Most useful information

1. Top payments
2. ABSTUDY Lawful Custody Allowance

Who can get ABSTUDY Lawful Custody Allowance

You can get ABSTUDY Lawful Custody Allowance if you’re in custody and meet certain conditions.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Allowance

How to manage Carer Allowance

Understand your options and obligations for Carer Allowance.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Payment

How to claim Carer Payment

Complete the following steps to claim Carer Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.

1. Top payments
2. Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement

Who can get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement

You may be eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement if you or your partner have a baby or a child comes into your care.

1. Carer Payment
2. Who can get it

Rules for caring for multiple people and get Carer Payment

When you care for multiple people there are different rules for Carer Payment

1. Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

To be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card you must meet the residence rules.

1. Disability Support Pension
2. How we assess your claim

Medical evidence for Disability Support Pension

You need to give us medical evidence if you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP), or have a medical review.

New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia

If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.

1. Disability Support Pension
2. How we assess your claim

Impairment rating for Disability Support Pension

We assess your impairment as part of the general medical rules for Disability Support Pension (DSP).

1. Pensioner Concession Card
2. Who can get a card

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.