Special Benefit
A payment to help you if you’re in financial hardship and you’re not eligible for any other income support payment from us.
Aged care calculation of your cost of care
If you’re thinking about accessing aged care services, we can tell you how much you can expect to contribute towards your aged care costs.
Relocation Scholarship
A once a year payment if you get ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance. You must also need to move to or from a regional or remote area for higher education study.
Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
A lump sum payment to help people affected by Victoria bushfires that started in January 2026.
Early release of superannuation
You can access your superannuation (super) early in limited circumstances. This includes if you’re in severe financial hardship.
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme
A group of payments for parents or guardians of children who can't go to a local state school. This could be because of geographical isolation, disability or special needs.
Pensioner Education Supplement
Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) is a regular extra payment to help with your study costs if you get certain payments.
Carer Supplement
An annual payment if you have caring responsibilities and get certain carer or Department of Veterans’ Affairs payments.
Dad and Partner Pay
A payment that was available to eligible fathers and partners for up to 2 weeks to care for a new child born or adopted before 1 July 2023.
Pension Supplement
A regular extra payment to help with utility, phone, internet and medicine costs if you get income support from us.