Most useful information

1. Social work services
2. How we help

Social work services for your mental health

We can help you access mental health support services in certain circumstances.

1. Managing your money
2. Most useful information

Income support payment

An income support payment is a regular payment that helps you with living costs.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Allowance

While you wait for Carer Allowance

There are some things you can do while you wait for your Carer Allowance claim outcome.

1. Age Pension
2. How to prepare to claim

Decide how to claim Age Pension

There are a few options for claiming Age Pension. Before you start you should decide how you want to claim.

1. Pensioner Concession Card
2. How to manage your card

Travel outside Australia rules for a Pensioner Concession Card

The travel rules of your main payment affect your Pensioner Concession Card when you travel outside Australia.

1. Home Equity Access Scheme
2. How to manage your loan

Repay your loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme

You can repay the loan you get under the Home Equity Access Scheme in part or full at any time.

1. Essential Medical Equipment Payment
2. Who can get it and how much you can get

Evidence for Essential Medical Equipment Payment

We may ask you for some evidence to prove you’re eligible for an Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. How to claim

Claiming timeframes for Parental Leave Pay

You need to claim within the timeframes to get Parental Leave Pay.

1. Ageing
2. Caring for elderly

Caring for older Australians

Information and resources to help you care for an older Australian.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. How to report and manage your payment

Prepare to transfer to Age Pension from JobSeeker Payment

You can’t get JobSeeker Payment if you’re over Age Pension age.