Income assistance payments and additional payments support individuals who can't totally support themselves by providing targeted payments and support as part of the social security safeguard.

The payments noted on this page are provided by the Australian Government to support people, including individuals who are unable to work or are searching for work. This list of payments straight relates to the work of our department. There might be other payments readily available.

Services Australia provide payments, services and info for receivers. The Department of Veterans' Affairs likewise makes payments in some instances.

Data on income support payments is released routinely. Visit the Australian Government data website for information about earnings support recipient information.

To discover out more about these payments, you can:

follow the links listed below
utilize the Services Australia Find us page to find a service centre near you
call Services Australia on 13 27 17.
Older Australians support

Age Pension

The Age Pension is designed to support the standard living requirements of older Australians. People need to be age 67 or over and fulfill residency requirements. An implies test also uses to figure out the amount that is paid.

Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and looking for the Age Pension.

Work Bonus

The Work Bonus increases the quantity a qualified pensioner can earn from work before it affects their pension rate.

Visit the Services Australia site to read more about the Work Bonus.

Learn more about how we support older Australians.

Home Equity Access Scheme

The Home Equity Access Scheme lets eligible older Australians gain access to the equity in their home or other Australian genuine estate through an Australian Government loan. It was formerly known as the Pension Loans Scheme.

Find out more about the Home Equity Access Scheme.

Pension Advance Payments

Pension Advance Payments assist pensioners to budget plan and to meet big or unexpected expenses. Pension Advance Payments allow pensioners to get a portion of their future pension entitlement as a lump sum.

Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about Pension Advance Payments.

Work and study support

Financial assistance if you're aged in between 22 and 67 (Age Pension age) and trying to find work. It's likewise for when you're sick or hurt and can't do your usual work or research study for a short time.

Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and getting the JobSeeker Payment.

Youth Allowance for trainees and Australian apprentices

Financial aid if you're 24 or younger and a trainee or .

Visit the Services Australia website to learn more about eligibility and looking for employment the Youth Allowance.

Students and Australian apprentices can access help while studying or undertaking an apprenticeship.

Learn more about support for trainees and apprentices.

Youth Allowance for task applicants

Financial aid if you're 21 or younger and searching for work, or temporarily unable to work.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and using for the Youth Allowance for task applicants.

For ongoing data on JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance receivers, please refer to the JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance recipients - monthly profile.

ABSTUDY

Financial assistance for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students or apprentices.

Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and making an application for ABSTUDY.

Austudy

Financial assistance if you're 25 or older and studying or an Australian apprentice.

Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and getting Austudy.

Education Entry Payment

A once-a-year payment made when you begin research study if you get specific income assistance from us.

Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and looking for Education Entry Payment.

Working Credit

Lets you keep more of your income assistance payment and benefits if you're working.

Visit the Services Australia site for more information about the payments that can be affected by the Working Credit.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement

An extra payment each fortnight while you're enhancing your skills in the Skills for Education and Employment program.

Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and looking for the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement.

Pensioner Education Supplement

A routine extra payment to assist with your study costs if you get specific payments, such as Parenting Payment (Single) or Disability Support Pension.

Visit the Services Australia site for more information about the Pensioner Education Supplement.

Learn more about other support for students and apprentices.

Income Bank

Helps you keep more of your Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY payment if you're a trainee or an Australian Apprentice getting an income.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information about the Income Bank.

Family and parenting assistance

Paid Parental Leave

A payment to help households requiring time off work to look after a newborn or recently adopted child.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and applying for Parental Leave Pay.

The Paid Parental Leave Scheme is being broadened to 26 weeks from 1 July 2026. Superannuation payments will be added from 1 July 2025.

Find out more about the Paid Parental Leave Scheme.

Family Tax Benefit

Family Tax Benefit (FTB) is a payment that assists qualified families with the cost of raising kids.

Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and using for the Family Tax Benefit.

Parenting Payment

The primary income assistance payment available if you have sole or primary responsibility for the care of a kid.

Visit the Services Australia site to discover more about eligibility and obtaining the Parenting Payment.

Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement

A swelling sum and a boost to your Family Tax Benefit Part A payment when you begin taking care of an infant or kid that has just recently entered your care.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and requesting the Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.

Multiple Birth Allowance

You can get Multiple Birth Allowance when 3 or more children are from the same birth.

Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and looking for employment the Multiple Birth Allowance.

Stillborn baby payment

The Stillborn infant payment offers you with support with the additional expenses connected with a stillborn child.

Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and looking for the Stillborn Baby Payment.

Double Orphan Pension

A regular payment for you if you are looking after a child whose moms and dads can not care for them or have actually died.

Visit the Services Australia site to discover more about eligibility and getting the Double Orphan Pension.

Transition to Independent Living Allowance

The Transition to Independent Living Allowance supports youths making the transition moving from official out-of-home care (official care) plans to independent living.

Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and requesting the Transition to Independent Living Allowance.

Find out more about the transition towards the adult years.

Financial crisis support

Crisis Payment

A one-off payment if you have actually experienced a severe circumstance and remain in extreme financial challenge.

Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and applying for the Crisis Payment.

Special Benefit

A payment to assist you if you remain in financial hardship and you're not eligible for any other income assistance payment.

Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and looking for the Special Benefit.

Discover more about how we provide emergency situation support.

Disability assistance

Disability Support Pension

Financial aid if you have a physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that is most likely to persist for more than 2 years and stops you from working.

Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and making an application for the Disability Support Pension.

The Disability Support Pension Impairment Tables were updated in 2023.

Find out more about the Disability Support Pension and Impairment Tables.

Mobility Allowance

A payment to assist with travel costs for work, study, looking for work or volunteering if you have a special needs, health problem or injury that suggests you can't utilize public transportation.

Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and getting the Mobility Allowance.

Essential Medical Equipment Payment

A yearly payment to assist with energy expenses to run vital medical equipment or heating or cooling utilized for medical needs for qualified people to manage their special needs or medical condition.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and using for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment.

Special Disability Trusts

An Unique Disability Trust helps households and carers to offer funds for a member of the family with serious disability. This can be for their current or future care and accommodation needs.

Discover more about preparing for the future.

Carer support

Carer Payment

A payment if you provide continuous care to someone with impairment or a medical condition, or an adult who is frail aged.

Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and requesting a Carer Payment.

Carer Allowance

A supplementary payment if you take care of someone who requires day-to-day assistance.

Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and obtaining the Carer Allowance.

Carer Adjustment Payment

A one-off payment to support households in monetary challenge after a catastrophic occasion impacting a kid younger than 7.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and getting the Carer Adjustment Payment.

Our department assesses claims received for the Carer Adjustment Payment. Learn more about how we evaluate Carer Adjustment Payment claims.

Carer Supplement

A yearly payment if you have caring responsibilities and get specific carer or Department of Veterans' Affairs payments.

Visit the Services Australia site to learn more about eligibility and requesting the Carer Supplement.

Child Disability Assistance Payment

A yearly payment if you get Carer Allowance when taking care of a child with special needs or medical condition.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and looking for the Child Disability Assistance Payment.

Additional allowances and payments

Rent Assistance

A routine additional payment if you pay rent and get specific payments.

Visit the Services Australia site to discover more about eligibility and getting the Rent Assistance.

Energy Supplement

An extra payment to aid with energy costs if you get specific payments.

Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and using for employment the Energy Supplement.

Pharmaceutical Allowance

A routine additional payment to assist with medication expenses if you get certain payments.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and making an application for the Pharmaceutical Allowance.

Remote Area Allowance

A routine extra payment if you live in a remote area and get an income assistance payment.

Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and looking for the Remote Area Allowance.

Telephone Allowance

A quarterly payment to assist with phone and web expenses if you get specific payments.

Visit the Services Australia website to learn more about eligibility and making an application for the Telephone Allowance.

Utilities Allowance

A quarterly payment to assist with family bills if you get particular payments.

Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and looking for the Utilities Allowance.

Concession and healthcare cards

Concession and healthcare cards can get you more affordable health services and medicines.

Visit the Services Australia site for more information about concession and healthcare cards.

Death of a loved one

Payments, details and help for grieving household members.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about what aid is offered when a loved one dies.

Financial assistance and budgeting help

Financial Information Service Officers

Services Australia offer Financial Information Service Officers who can assist you with your future monetary requirements.

Contact Services Australia on 13 23 00 or visit the Services Australia site to discover more about Financial Information Services Officers.

Centrepay

A voluntary expense paying service which is free for Centrelink clients. You can utilize Centrepay to set up routine reductions from your Centrelink payment.