- International social security agreements
- Which countries have agreements with us
International social security agreements between Australia and countries in Europe
Australia has agreements with these countries in Europe to share responsibilities for social security coverage.
- Youth Allowance
- Youth Allowance for job seekers
When to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
When you can submit your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.
- Top payments
- Carer Allowance
While you wait for Carer Allowance
There are some things you can do while you wait for your Carer Allowance claim outcome.
- How to manage your payment
- Change of circumstances
Your Age Pension after your partner dies
When your partner dies, we need to reassess your income and assets. To stay eligible for Age Pension you need to meet the thresholds as a single person.
- Aged care calculation of your cost of care
- If you’re in financial hardship
Steps to claim financial hardship assistance with aged care costs
Complete the following steps to claim aged care financial hardship assistance.
- Income
- Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
Special types of income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you’re Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both and you or your partner get special types of income, you need to let us know so you don’t get a debt.
- Pensioner Concession Card
- 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.
How to transfer to Age Pension online
Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.
- What changes you need to know or tell us about
- Customer service changes
Public holiday reporting and payment dates
Your reporting and payment dates may change when we close for national public holidays. We may pay you early.
- Caring for someone
- Getting support
Getting a payment if you’re a carer
There are payments available to help you if you provide care for someone.