Caring for someone with dementia
Resources to help you care for someone with dementia.
How much Crisis Payment for Release from Prison or Psychiatric Confinement you can get
You can get a Crisis Payment for release from prison or psychiatric confinement each time you’re released.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Terms and conditions for electronic messaging
If you give us your mobile number or email address, you may get electronic messages from us.
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.
Residential aged care property details for Services Australia and DVA customers form (SA485)
Use this form to give us your home details if you get a relevant income support payment.
Income and assets tests for Disability Support Pension
The amount of Disability Support Pension (DSP) you can get depends on your assessable income and assets.
Breaks from caring when you get Carer Payment
You can still get Carer Payment if you take a break from providing care or the person getting care is in hospital.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
Renewing or replacing a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
If you're eligible for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, we renew your card before it expires. We can also replace a lost or stolen card.