Age pensions and allowances
Age pension
Age Pension is an income support payment that helps give seniors an adequate standard of living in retirement.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/age-pension
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.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/mobility-allowance
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.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/pension-bonus-scheme
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.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/pension-loans-scheme
Pharmaceutical allowance
Pharmaceutical Allowance helps people with the cost of prescription medicines.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/pharmaceutical-allowance
Telephone allowance
Telephone Allowance helps with the costs of maintaining a telephone and home internet service.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/telephone-allowance
