What to do before you apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme
There are things you need to think about before applying for the Home Equity Access Scheme.
Travel outside Australia rules for Pension Supplement
The travel rules of your main payment affect if you get Pension Supplement when you travel outside Australia.
Cancelled Pension Supplement
If we cancel your support payment, your Pension Supplement will stop from the same date.
What you can use as security for a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You can only use real estate in Australia as security for your Home Equity Access Scheme loan.
FIS retirement information online
We have information online to help you understand retirement.
International bank account form (AUS178)
Use this form to tell us your bank account details if you can get your Centrelink payment outside Australia.
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.
Retiring overseas
Retirement planning information if you’re thinking of retiring in a country other than Australia.
How much Utilities Allowance you can get
We’ll pay the allowance with your regular payment. We pay you on or after 20 March, 20 June, 20 September and 20 December each year.
Financial services when thinking about retirement
When you're thinking about retirement, we have financial services and payment options that may help you.