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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.

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

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