Ordinary waiting period
You may have to wait for a week before your payment starts. We will let you know when you claim if this applies to you.
FIS managed funds video
Watch this video to learn about managed funds.
Addressing income apportionment
Learn more about the steps we’re taking to resolve the use of income apportionment and when debt activities will restart.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
When you need an Employment Separation Certificate
If you or your partner stop work or change from full time to casual work, you may need to give us an Employment Separation Certificate.
Re-entering the workforce after looking for work
Getting back to work after a long break can be challenging. Here are tips and resources to help you get back into the workforce.
Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older
Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.
How much Age Pension you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Age Pension you get.
Information in your language
Read, listen to or watch information in your language about our payments and services. Use our free interpreter and translation service to do business with us.
Travel outside Australia rules for Age Pension
There are rules about when you can get Age Pension when you travel outside Australia.