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