Most useful information

1. Top payments
2. Carer Allowance

Who can get Carer Allowance

To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Payment

How much Carer Payment you can get

There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.

Severe financial hardship provisions

We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.

1. Top payments
2. Financial Information Service

What the Financial Information Service is

The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.

1. Electronic messaging
2. Who can use it

Terms and conditions for electronic messaging

If you give us your mobile number or email address, you may get electronic messages from us.

1. Top payments
2. Pensioner Concession Card

How to manage your Pensioner Concession Card

Your options and obligations for a Pensioner Concession Card.

1. Top payments
2. Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

Who can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

You can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you meet certain conditions.

1. Home Equity Access Scheme
2. How much you can get

Home Equity Access Scheme advance payments

You can choose to get your loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme as a lump sum advance payment.

1. Home Equity Access Scheme
2. Who can get it

Qualifying pensions for the Home Equity Access Scheme

You must be eligible for a qualifying pension to access the Home Equity Access Scheme.

1. Top payments
2. Rent Assistance

Who can get Rent Assistance

You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible rent or accommodation costs are over a certain amount.