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Income Support Payments

Income support payments and supplementary payments support individuals who can't fully support themselves by providing targeted payments and help as part of the social security safety web.

The payments listed on this page are supplied by the Australian Government to support individuals, consisting of individuals who are not able to work or are trying to find work. This list of payments straight relates to the work of our department. There may be other payments offered.

Services Australia provide payments, services and information for recipients. The Department of Veterans' Affairs also makes payments in some circumstances.

Data on income support payments is released regularly. Visit the Australian Government data website for info about earnings assistance recipient data.

To learn more about these payments, you can:

follow the links 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 fundamental living requirements of older Australians. People must be age 67 or over and fulfill residency requirements. An indicates test likewise applies to figure out the quantity that is paid.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and obtaining the Age Pension.

Work Bonus

The Work Bonus increases the quantity a qualified pensioner can make from work before it impacts their pension rate.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about the Work Bonus.

Find out 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 assist pensioners to budget plan and to satisfy large or unanticipated costs. Pension Advance Payments enable pensioners to receive a part of their future pension entitlement as a lump amount.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about Pension Advance Payments.

Work and research study assistance

Financial aid if you're aged in between 22 and 67 (Age Pension age) and searching for work. It's also for when you're ill or hurt and can't do your typical work or study for a short time.

Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and making an application for the JobSeeker Payment.

Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices

Financial assistance if you're 24 or more youthful and a trainee or Australian Apprentice.

Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and obtaining the Youth Allowance.

Students and Australian apprentices can access assistance while studying or undertaking an apprenticeship.

Learn more about support for students and apprentices.

Youth Allowance for job hunters

Financial assistance if you're 21 or more youthful and looking for work, or briefly unable to work.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and getting the Youth Allowance for task candidates.

For ongoing data on JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance receivers, please describe the JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance recipients - monthly profile.

ABSTUDY

Financial assistance for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students or apprentices.

Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and requesting ABSTUDY.

Austudy

Financial assistance if you're 25 or older and studying or an Australian apprentice.

Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and obtaining Austudy.

Education Entry Payment

A once-a-year payment made when you start study if you get particular income support from us.

Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and getting 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 to find out more about the payments that can be affected by the Working Credit.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement

An extra payment each fortnight while you're enhancing your skills in the Skills for Education and Employment program.

Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and using for the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement.

Pensioner Education Supplement

A routine extra payment to aid with your study costs if you get specific payments, such as Parenting Payment (Single) or Disability Support Pension.

Visit the Services Australia website to learn more about the Pensioner Education Supplement.

Find out more about other support for trainees and apprentices.

Income Bank

Helps you keep more of your Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY payment if you're a student or an Australian Apprentice getting an earnings.

Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about the Income Bank.

Family and parenting support

Paid Parental Leave

A payment to assist families taking time off work to look after a newborn or recently adopted child.

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 included 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 families with the cost of raising children.

Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and requesting the Family Tax Benefit.

Parenting Payment

The primary income assistance payment available if you have sole or primary duty for the care of a young kid.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and using for the Parenting Payment.

Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement

A swelling sum and a boost to your Family Tax Benefit Part A payment when you begin looking after a baby or child that has just recently come into your care.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and making an application for the Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.

Multiple Birth Allowance

You can get Multiple Birth Allowance when 3 or more children are from the exact same birth.

Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and getting the Multiple Birth Allowance.

Stillborn child payment

The Stillborn infant payment offers you with support with the extra expenses associated with a stillborn kid.

Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and obtaining the Stillborn Baby Payment.

Double Orphan Pension

A regular payment for you if you are caring for a child whose parents can not care for them or have 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 youths making the shift moving from official out-of-home care (formal care) arrangements to independent living.

Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and getting the Transition to Independent Living Allowance.

Learn more about the transition towards adulthood.

Financial crisis assistance

Crisis Payment

A one-off payment if you've experienced an extreme scenario and employment remain in severe monetary challenge.

Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and applying for the Crisis Payment.

Special Benefit

A payment to help you if you remain in monetary hardship and you're not qualified for any other income support payment.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and applying for the Special Benefit.

Learn more about how we provide emergency assistance.

Disability support

Disability Support Pension

Financial help if you have a physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that is likely to continue for more than 2 years and stops you from working.

Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and looking for the Disability Support Pension.

The Disability Support Pension Impairment Tables were upgraded in 2023.

Discover more about the Disability Support Pension and Impairment Tables.

Mobility Allowance

A payment to aid with travel costs for work, study, looking for work or offering if you have a disability, illness or injury that means you can't use public transportation.

Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and requesting the Mobility Allowance.

Essential Medical Equipment Payment

An annual payment to assist with energy costs to run vital medical equipment or heating or cooling utilized for medical requirements for qualified individuals to handle their disability or medical condition.

Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and looking for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment.

Special Disability Trusts

An Unique Disability Trust assists households and carers to provide funds for a member of the family with serious special needs. This can be for their existing or future care and accommodation requirements.

Discover more about preparing for the future.

Carer assistance

Carer Payment

A payment if you offer constant care to somebody with disability or a medical condition, or a grownup who is frail aged.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and getting a Carer Payment.

Carer Allowance

An extra payment if you look after someone who requires daily support.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and obtaining the Carer Allowance.

Carer Adjustment Payment

A one-off payment to support families in monetary challenge after a catastrophic occasion affecting a child more youthful than 7.

Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and requesting the Carer Adjustment Payment.

Our department assesses claims gotten for the Carer Adjustment Payment. Discover more about how we examine Carer Adjustment Payment claims.

Carer Supplement

An annual payment if you have caring duties and get certain carer or Department of Veterans' Affairs payments.

Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and making an application for the Carer Supplement.

Child Disability Assistance Payment

A yearly payment if you get Carer Allowance when taking care of a child with special needs or employment medical condition.

Visit the Services Australia site to discover more about eligibility and requesting the Child Disability Assistance Payment.

Additional allowances and payments

Rent Assistance

A routine extra payment if you pay lease and get specific payments.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and requesting the Rent Assistance.

Energy Supplement

An extra payment to help with energy costs if you get specific payments.

Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and applying for the Energy Supplement.

Pharmaceutical Allowance

A regular extra payment to aid with medication costs if you get specific payments.

Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and obtaining the Pharmaceutical Allowance.

Remote Area Allowance

A routine additional payment if you reside in a remote area and get an earnings assistance payment.

Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and getting the Remote Area Allowance.

Telephone Allowance

A quarterly payment to assist with phone and web costs if you get particular payments.

Visit the website to get more information about eligibility and getting the Telephone Allowance.

Utilities Allowance

A quarterly payment to aid with household bills if you get certain payments.

Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and obtaining the Utilities Allowance.

Concession and health care cards

Concession and healthcare cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information about concession and health care cards.

Death of a loved one

Payments, details and help for grieving family members.

Visit the Services Australia website to read more about what assistance is offered when an enjoyed one dies.

Financial help and budgeting aid

Financial Information Service Officers

Services Australia supply Financial Information Service Officers who can assist you with your future financial needs.

Contact Services Australia on 13 23 00 or visit the Services Australia website to learn more about Financial Information Services Officers.

Centrepay

A voluntary costs paying service which is free for Centrelink consumers. You can use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.

Income support payments and supplementary payments support individuals who can't fully support themselves by providing targeted payments and help as part of the social security safety web. 
 The payments listed on this page are supplied by the Australian Government to support individuals, consisting of individuals who are not able to work or are trying to find work. This list of payments straight relates to the work of our department. There may be other payments offered. 
 Services Australia provide payments, services and information for recipients. The Department of Veterans' Affairs also makes payments in some circumstances. 
 Data on income support payments is released regularly. Visit the Australian Government data website for info about earnings assistance recipient data. 
 To learn more about these payments, you can: 
 follow the links 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 fundamental living requirements of older Australians. People must be age 67 or over and fulfill residency requirements. An indicates test likewise applies to figure out the quantity that is paid. 
 Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and obtaining the Age Pension. 
 Work Bonus 
 The Work Bonus increases the quantity a qualified pensioner can make from work before it impacts their pension rate. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about the Work Bonus. 
 Find out 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 assist pensioners to budget plan and to satisfy large or unanticipated costs. Pension Advance Payments enable pensioners to receive a part of their future pension entitlement as a lump amount. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about Pension Advance Payments. 
 Work and research study assistance 
 Financial aid if you're aged in between 22 and 67 (Age Pension age) and searching for work. It's also for when you're ill or hurt and can't do your typical work or study for a short time. 
 Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and making an application for the JobSeeker Payment. 
 Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices 
 Financial assistance if you're 24 or more youthful and a trainee or Australian Apprentice. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and obtaining the Youth Allowance. 
 Students and Australian apprentices can access assistance while studying or undertaking an apprenticeship. 
 Learn more about support for students and apprentices. 
 Youth Allowance for [job](https://clinicial.co.uk) hunters 
 Financial assistance if you're 21 or more youthful and looking for work, or briefly unable to work. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and getting the Youth Allowance for task candidates. 
 For ongoing data on JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance receivers, please describe the JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance recipients - monthly profile. 
 ABSTUDY 
 Financial assistance for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students or apprentices. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and requesting ABSTUDY. 
 Austudy 
 Financial assistance if you're 25 or older and studying or an Australian apprentice. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and obtaining Austudy. 
 Education Entry Payment 
 A [once-a-year payment](https://sahlajobs.com) made when you start study if you get particular income support from us. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and getting 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 to find out more about the payments that can be affected by the Working Credit. 
 Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement 
 An extra payment each fortnight while you're enhancing your skills in the Skills for Education and [Employment](https://kryza.network) program. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and using for the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement. 
 Pensioner Education Supplement 
 A routine extra payment to aid with your study costs if you get [specific](https://jobistan.af) payments, such as Parenting Payment (Single) or Disability Support Pension. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to learn more about the Pensioner Education Supplement. 
 Find out more about other support for trainees and apprentices. 
 Income Bank 
 Helps you keep more of your Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY payment if you're a student or an Australian Apprentice getting an earnings. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about the Income Bank. 
 Family and parenting support 
 Paid Parental Leave 
 A payment to assist families taking time off work to look after a newborn or recently adopted child. 
 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 included 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 families with the cost of raising children. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and requesting the Family Tax Benefit. 
 Parenting Payment 
 The primary income assistance payment available if you have sole or primary duty for the care of a young kid. 
 Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and using for the Parenting Payment. 
 Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement 
 A swelling sum and a boost to your Family Tax Benefit Part A [payment](http://jobshut.org) when you begin looking after a baby or child that has just recently come into your care. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and making an application for the Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement. 
 Multiple Birth Allowance 
 You can get Multiple Birth Allowance when 3 or more children are from the exact same birth. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and getting the Multiple Birth Allowance. 
 Stillborn child payment 
 The Stillborn infant payment offers you with support with the extra expenses associated with a stillborn kid. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and obtaining the Stillborn Baby Payment. 
 Double Orphan Pension 
 A regular payment for you if you are caring for a child whose parents can not care for them or have 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 youths making the shift moving from official out-of-home care (formal care) [arrangements](https://estekhdam.in) to independent living. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and getting the Transition to Independent Living Allowance. 
 Learn more about the transition towards adulthood. 
 Financial crisis assistance 
 Crisis Payment 
 A one-off payment if you've experienced an extreme scenario and [employment](https://wiki.team-glisto.com/index.php?title=Benutzer:ClarissaDettmann) remain in severe monetary challenge. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and applying for the Crisis Payment. 
 Special Benefit 
 A payment to help you if you remain in monetary hardship and you're not qualified for any other income support payment. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and applying for the Special Benefit. 
 Learn more about how we provide emergency assistance. 
 Disability support 
 Disability Support Pension 
 Financial help if you have a physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that is likely to continue for more than 2 years and stops you from working. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and looking for the Disability Support Pension. 
 The Disability Support Pension Impairment Tables were upgraded in 2023. 
 Discover more about the Disability Support Pension and Impairment Tables. 
 Mobility Allowance 
 A payment to aid with travel costs for work, study, looking for work or offering if you have a disability, illness or injury that means you can't use public transportation. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and requesting the Mobility Allowance. 
 Essential Medical Equipment Payment 
 An annual payment to assist with energy costs to run vital medical equipment or heating or cooling utilized for medical requirements for qualified individuals to handle their disability or medical condition. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and looking for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment. 
 Special Disability Trusts 
 An Unique Disability Trust assists households and carers to provide funds for a member of the family with serious special needs. This can be for their existing or future care and accommodation requirements. 
 Discover more about preparing for the future. 
 Carer assistance 
 Carer Payment 
 A payment if you offer constant care to somebody with disability or a medical condition, or a grownup who is frail aged. 
 Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and getting a Carer Payment. 
 Carer Allowance 
 An extra payment if you look after someone who requires daily support. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and obtaining the Carer Allowance. 
 Carer Adjustment Payment 
 A one-off payment to support families in monetary challenge after a catastrophic occasion affecting a child more youthful than 7. 
 Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and requesting the Carer Adjustment Payment. 
 Our department assesses claims gotten for the Carer Adjustment Payment. Discover more about how we examine Carer Adjustment Payment claims. 
 Carer Supplement 
 An annual payment if you have caring duties and get certain carer or Department of Veterans' Affairs payments. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and making an application for the Carer Supplement. 
 Child Disability Assistance Payment 
 A yearly payment if you get Carer Allowance when taking care of a child with special needs or [employment](https://wiki.team-glisto.com/index.php?title=Benutzer:Mira694036) medical condition. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to discover more about eligibility and requesting the Child Disability Assistance Payment. 
 Additional allowances and payments 
 Rent Assistance 
 A routine extra payment if you pay lease and get specific payments. 
 Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and requesting the Rent Assistance. 
 Energy Supplement 
 An extra payment to help with energy costs if you get specific payments. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and applying for the Energy Supplement. 
 Pharmaceutical Allowance 
 A regular extra payment to aid with medication costs if you get specific payments. 
 Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and obtaining the Pharmaceutical Allowance. 
 Remote Area Allowance 
 A routine additional payment if you reside in a remote area and get an earnings assistance payment. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and getting the Remote Area Allowance. 
 Telephone Allowance 
 A quarterly payment to assist with phone and web costs if you get particular payments. 
 Visit the website to get more information about eligibility and getting the Telephone Allowance. 
 Utilities Allowance 
 A quarterly payment to aid with household bills if you get certain payments. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and obtaining the Utilities Allowance. 
 Concession and health care cards 
 Concession and healthcare cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines. 
 Visit the Services Australia website for more information about concession and health care cards. 
 Death of a loved one 
 Payments, details and help for grieving family members. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to read more about what assistance is offered when an enjoyed one dies. 
 Financial help and budgeting aid 
 Financial Information Service Officers 
 Services Australia supply Financial Information Service Officers who can assist you with your future financial needs. 
 Contact Services Australia on 13 23 00 or visit the Services Australia website to learn more about Financial Information Services Officers. 
 Centrepay 
 A voluntary costs paying service which is free for Centrelink consumers. You can use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.

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