Income support payments and extra payments support individuals who can't completely support themselves by providing targeted payments and help as part of the social security safety net.
The payments noted on this page are offered by the Australian Government to support people, including individuals who are unable to work or are searching for work. This list of payments directly relates to the work of our department. There may be other payments readily available.
Services Australia deliver payments, services and details for recipients. The Department of Veterans' Affairs likewise makes payments in some instances.
Data on income support payments is published regularly. Visit the Australian Government information site for information about income support recipient data.
To discover out more about these payments, you can:
follow the links listed below
utilize the Services Australia Find us page to discover a service centre near you
call Services Australia on 13 27 17.
Older Australians support
Age Pension
The Age Pension is developed to support the basic living requirements of older Australians. People need to be age 67 or over and fulfill residency requirements. An indicates test likewise uses to identify the quantity that is paid.
Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and making an application for the Age Pension.
Work Bonus
The Work Bonus increases the quantity a qualified pensioner can make from work before it affects their pension rate.
Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about the Work Bonus.
Discover more about how we support older Australians.
Home Equity Access Scheme
The Home Equity Access Scheme lets qualified older Australians access the equity in their home or other Australian genuine estate through an Australian Government loan. It was previously known as the Pension Loans Scheme.
Find out more about the Home Equity Access Scheme.
Pension Advance Payments
Pension Advance Payments help pensioners to spending plan and to fulfill big or unpredicted costs. Pension Advance Payments allow pensioners to receive a portion of their future pension privilege as a lump sum.
Visit the Services Australia site to learn more about Pension Advance Payments.
Work and study support
Financial assistance if you're aged between 22 and 67 (Age Pension age) and searching for work. It's also for when you're sick or hurt and can't do your typical work or research study for a brief time.
Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and obtaining the JobSeeker Payment.
Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices
Financial help if you're 24 or younger and a trainee or Australian Apprentice.
Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and getting the Youth Allowance.
Students and Australian apprentices can access support while studying or carrying out an apprenticeship.
Discover more about assistance for students and apprentices.
Youth Allowance for task hunters
Financial help if you're 21 or younger and trying to find work, or temporarily not able to work.
Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and making an application for employment the Youth Allowance for job seekers.
For ongoing data on JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance recipients, please describe the JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance recipients - monthly profile.
ABSTUDY
Financial help for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander trainees or apprentices.
Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and looking for ABSTUDY.
Austudy
Financial help if you're 25 or older and studying or an Australian apprentice.
Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and getting Austudy.
Education Entry Payment
A once-a-year payment made when you begin study if you get certain income support from us.
Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and requesting Education Entry Payment.
Working Credit
Lets you keep more of your earnings assistance payment and benefits if you're working.
Visit the Services Australia website 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 improving your abilities in the Skills for Education and Employment program.
Visit the Services Australia website to discover more about eligibility and looking for the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement.
Pensioner Education Supplement
A routine extra payment to aid with your study costs if you get particular payments, such as Parenting Payment (Single) or Disability Support Pension.
Visit the Services Australia website for more information about the Pensioner Education Supplement.
Discover 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 site to read more about the Income Bank.
Family and parenting support
Paid Parental Leave
A payment to assist families requiring time off work to look after a newborn or newly embraced kid.
Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and making an application for Parental Leave Pay.
The Paid Parental Leave Scheme is being expanded 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 eligible households with the cost of raising children.
Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and making an application for the Family Tax Benefit.
Parenting Payment
The main earnings assistance payment readily available if you have sole or main responsibility for the care of a kid.
Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and requesting the Parenting Payment.
Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
A swelling amount and a boost to your Family Tax Benefit Part A payment when you start taking care of an infant or child that has actually recently entered into your care.
Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and getting 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 to read more about eligibility and obtaining the Multiple Birth Allowance.
Stillborn baby payment
The Stillborn child payment supplies you with assistance with the additional expenses connected with a stillborn child.
Visit the Services Australia website for more information 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 passed away.
Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and getting the Double Orphan Pension.
Transition to Independent Living Allowance
The Transition to Independent Living Allowance supports young individuals making the shift moving from formal out-of-home care (official care) arrangements to independent living.
Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and obtaining the Transition to Independent Living Allowance.
Discover more about the transition towards the adult years.
Financial crisis support
Crisis Payment
A one-off payment if you have actually experienced a severe situation and are in severe financial difficulty.
Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and requesting the Crisis Payment.
Special Benefit
A payment to assist you if you remain in monetary hardship and you're not eligible for any other income assistance payment.
Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and applying for the Special Benefit.
Discover more about how we supply emergency situation assistance.
Disability assistance
Disability Support Pension
Financial assistance if you have a physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that is likely to persist for more than 2 years and stops you from working.
Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and obtaining the Disability Support Pension.
The Disability Support Pension Impairment Tables were upgraded in 2023.
Find out more about the Disability Support Pension and Impairment Tables.
Mobility Allowance
A payment to aid with travel expenses for work, study, searching for work or volunteering if you have an impairment, health problem or injury that indicates you can't use public transportation.
Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and looking for the Mobility Allowance.
Essential Medical Equipment Payment
An annual payment to help with energy costs to run necessary medical devices or heating or cooling utilized for medical requirements for qualified people to handle their special needs or medical condition.
Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and requesting the Essential Medical Equipment Payment.
Special Disability Trusts
A Special Disability Trust assists families and carers to supply funds for a family member with extreme disability. This can be for their current or future care and accommodation requirements.
Discover more about planning for the future.
Carer support
Carer Payment
A payment if you offer consistent care to someone with impairment or a medical condition, or an adult who is frail aged.
Visit the Services Australia website to discover more about eligibility and requesting a Carer Payment.
Carer Allowance
A supplemental payment if you take care of someone who requires daily assistance.
Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and using for the Carer Allowance.
Carer Adjustment Payment
A one-off payment to support families in financial hardship after a disastrous event affecting a kid more youthful than 7.
Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and applying for the Carer Adjustment Payment.
Our department evaluates claims gotten for the Carer Adjustment Payment. Find out more about how we evaluate Carer Adjustment Payment claims.
Carer Supplement
A yearly payment if you have caring obligations and get certain carer or Department of Veterans' Affairs payments.
Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and using for the Carer Supplement.
Child Disability Assistance Payment
An annual payment if you get Carer Allowance when caring for a child with disability or medical condition.
Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and getting the Child Disability Assistance Payment.
Additional allowances and payments
Rent Assistance
A regular extra payment if you pay rent and get specific payments.
Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and making an application for the Rent Assistance.
Energy Supplement
An extra payment to help with energy costs if you get certain payments.
Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and applying for the Energy Supplement.
Pharmaceutical Allowance
A regular extra payment to assist with medicine costs if you get particular payments.
Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and looking for the Pharmaceutical Allowance.
Remote Area Allowance
A routine additional payment if you live in a remote location and get an earnings assistance payment.
Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and making an application for the Remote Area Allowance.
Telephone Allowance
A quarterly payment to assist with phone and internet costs if you get specific payments.
Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and requesting the Telephone Allowance.
Utilities Allowance
A quarterly payment to assist with home expenses if you get certain payments.
Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and looking for the Utilities Allowance.
Concession and healthcare cards
Concession and healthcare cards can get you more affordable health services and medications.
Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about concession and healthcare cards.
Death of an enjoyed one
Payments, info and assistance for grieving member of the family.
Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about what aid is offered when a liked one passes away.
Financial assistance and budgeting assistance
Financial Information Service Officers
Services Australia supply Financial Information Service Officers who can help you with your future monetary needs.
Contact Services Australia on 13 23 00 or visit the Services Australia website to find out more about Financial Information Services Officers.
Centrepay
A voluntary bill paying service which is complimentary for Centrelink clients. You can use Centrepay to set up regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.
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