Most useful information

1. Top payments
2. Early release of superannuation

How to apply to release your superannuation early

The way you apply for early access to your super depends on the reason you need it.

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. 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. Age Pension

How much Age Pension you can get

We use income and assets tests to work out how much Age Pension you get.

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 accommodation costs are over a certain amount.

1. Disability Support Pension
2. Who can get it

Before claiming Disability Support Pension

We can help you work out if you may be able to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).

1. Rent Assistance
2. Who can get it

Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance

If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.

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.

Lump sums while on income support

A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.

1. Carer Payment
2. Who can get it

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.