Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension
In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Disability Medical Assessment for Disability Support Pension
You may need to attend a Disability Medical Assessment with Sonic HealthPlus when you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP). If you already get DSP, you may need to do this as part of a medical review.
When you can access your Centrelink online account
You can use your online account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Rules for the person you care for to get Carer Payment
The person you care for must meet rules for you to get Carer Payment.
Home Equity Access Scheme variation form (SA497)
Use this form to make changes to your or your partner’s Home Equity Access Scheme if you’re not registered for online services.
Benefits of a Pensioner Concession Card
With a Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) you can get cheaper medicine, bulk billed doctor visits and help with hearing services.
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.
Types of scams
If a scammer gets your personal information, they can use it to access your online accounts where they can start stealing your information, identity, and money.
Queensland natural disaster support
Help for people directly affected by a natural disaster in Queensland, such as fires, storms or floods.