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Age pensions and allowances

Age pension

Age Pension is an income support payment that helps give seniors an adequate standard of living in retirement.

Department of Human Services

Mobility allowance

Mobility Allowance helps people who have a disability, illness or injury participate in approved activities. The allowance helps with the transport costs for those who cannot use public transport, permanently or for an extended period, without assistance.

Department of Human Services

Pension bonus scheme

The Pension Bonus Scheme provides a lump sum incentive for older Australians who were qualified for the Age Pension before 20 September 2009, to remain in the workforce and defer claiming the Age Pension.

Department of Human Services

Pension loans scheme

Pension Loans Scheme can help you if your capital is tied up in assets and you need more income to live on.

Department of Human Services

Pharmaceutical allowance

Pharmaceutical Allowance helps people with the cost of prescription medicines.

Department of Human Services

Telephone allowance

Telephone Allowance helps with the costs of maintaining a telephone and home internet service.

Department of Human Services

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