- Ageing
- Caring for elderly
Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension
In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension.
- Age Pension
- Who can get it
Residence rules for Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.
- Low Income Health Care Card
- Who can get a card
Residence rules for a Low Income Health Care Card
To be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card you must meet the residence rules.
- Work Bonus
- How it works
Types of income we apply the Work Bonus to
We apply the Work Bonus to employment and self-employment income. You need to tell us how much you earn so we can apply the Work Bonus and income test.
- What your commitments are
- Getting a medical certificate
What happens when you give us a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting JobSeeker Payment.
- Top payments
- International Services
How we can help with International services
You may be able to get a pension from Australia or another country under an agreement. You may also get your current payment if you're going overseas.
- Aged care calculation of your cost of care
- If you’re in financial hardship
Length of aged care financial hardship assistance
How long you can get aged care financial hardship assistance depends on your situation. We work this out when you claim.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
- Ageing
- Getting aged care services
Thinking about getting aged care services
If you’re thinking about getting some help around the house or entering an aged care home, there are services and support that can help.