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.
Centrelink online account help - Add a nominee
Instructions on how to add a nominee using your Centrelink online account.
How much Telephone Allowance you can get
Whether you get the basic rate or full rate of telephone Allowance depends on your situation.
Meeting participation requirements if you’re under 35
You may have participation requirements if you get Disability Support Pension (DSP). This is to help you find and keep suitable work.
Claim for Disability Support Pension for a Terminal Illness form (SA494)
Use this form to claim Disability Support Pension for a terminal illness where your life expectancy is less than 2 years. You must be 16 to Age Pension age at the time of claiming.
How much Pension Supplement you can get
The amount of Pension Supplement you get depends if you are single or in a couple.
How much Pharmaceutical Allowance you can get
You’ll get the allowance with your regular payment each fortnight.
Child Disability Assistance Payment
An annual payment if you get Carer Allowance when looking after a child with disability or medical condition.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Disability Support Pension
When you get Disability Support Pension, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia. Let us know at least 6 weeks before you plan to leave Australia.