Remote Area Allowance
A regular extra payment if you live in a remote area and get an income support payment from us.
Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
A concession card to get cheaper health care and some discounts if you’re a student and had a Carer Allowance Health Care Card when you turned 16.
Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment
A lump sum payment for the partners of Pension Bonus Scheme members who died and didn’t successfully claim the bonus.
NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - DRA
Support if you’ve lost income as a direct result of New South Wales east coast severe weather and flooding that started in May 2025.
NSW Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
A lump sum payment that was available to help people affected by New South Wales Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred that started in March 2025.
My Aged Care face-to-face services
Our service officers and Aged Care Specialist Officers can help you with aged care matters face -to -face. It’s free to access these services.
Crisis Payment for humanitarian entrants
A one-off payment if you’ve arrived in Australia as a humanitarian entrant for the first time.
Income Management and BasicsCard
You can no longer start on Income Management with a BasicsCard.
Status Resolution Support Services payment (SRSS)
A regular payment to help with basic living costs while you’re waiting to hear about your immigration status.
ABSTUDY School Term Allowance
A payment to help parents or guardians of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students. They need to be living at home.