Getting a payment if you’re a carer
There are payments available to help you if you provide care for someone.
Advice of death form (SA116)
Use these forms to advise us of the death of an adult or child. We’ll use these details to update records with Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.
General medical rules for Disability Support Pension
If you meet the general medical rules, you may get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
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.
Income and assets from outside Australia can affect your Age Pension
If you or your partner get income from, or have assets outside Australia, this could affect your Age Pension.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
How to claim Carer Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
How much Telephone Allowance you can get
Whether you get the basic rate or full rate of Telephone Allowance depends on your situation.
How to claim Age Pension
Complete the following steps to claim Age Pension.
Who can get Disability Support Pension
You need to meet both non-medical and medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).