Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
- Scams and identity theft
- Avoid and report scams
Report a Services Australia or myGov scam
You can report scams impersonating Services Australia and myGov, including Centrelink, Medicare or Child Support.
- Essential Medical Equipment Payment
- Who can get it and how much you can get
Evidence for Essential Medical Equipment Payment
We may ask you for evidence to show you’re eligible for Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).
- Home Equity Access Scheme
- Who can get it
Qualifying pensions for the Home Equity Access Scheme
You must be eligible for a qualifying pension to access the Home Equity Access Scheme.
- Reciprocal Health Care Agreements
- When you visit Australia
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Ireland
If you’re visiting Australia from Ireland, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
- Top payments
- Telephone Allowance
Who can get Telephone Allowance
You can get Telephone Allowance if you have a telephone connected in your name and get a certain payment. You can also get it if the connection is in your partner’s name.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We will pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long-term basis.
- How much you can get
- Hours of subsidised child care
Recognised participation types for Child Care Subsidy
Recognised participation types for Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
- Maximum loan amount
- Security for the loan
What circumstances affect property value
Some circumstances may affect the value of the property you use as security for your Home Equity Access Scheme loan.
- Top payments
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
How to manage your Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
There are some things you need to do when you have a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.