Most useful information

1. Top payments
2. Carer Supplement

How to get Carer Supplement

You don’t need to apply for Carer Supplement. If you’re eligible, we’ll pay it straight into your bank account.

1. Low Income Health Care Card
2. How to manage your card

Lost or stolen Low Income Health Care Card

We can replace a lost or stolen card.

1. Work
2. Recently unemployed

Getting other help when recently unemployed

We have other support services you can use while we process your claim. These can also help if you’re not eligible for a payment.

Setting up online accounts for Centrelink

To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.

1. Work
2. Recently unemployed

Planning long-term when you’re recently unemployed

We have resources that can help you with long-term planning when you’re unemployed.

1. Work Bonus
2. How it works

Work Bonus balance

We use your Work Bonus balance to offset your eligible income so you keep more of your pension if you’re working.

1. Recently unemployed
2. Most useful information

Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)

You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.

1. Top payments
2. Pension Supplement

Who can get a Pension Supplement

There are 3 ways to be eligible for a Pension Supplement.

Severe financial hardship provisions

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

1. Housing
2. Moving house

Moving for study

There is support available if you move to start studying or training.