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Income Support Payments

Income support payments and employment supplementary payments support people who can't fully support themselves by providing targeted payments and assistance as part of the social security safety net.

The payments noted on this page are offered by the Australian Government to support individuals, consisting of people who are not able to work or are searching for work. This list of payments directly associates with the work of our department. There may be other payments offered.

Services Australia provide payments, services and info for receivers. The Department of Veterans' Affairs likewise makes payments in some circumstances.

Data on earnings support payments is released frequently. Visit the Australian Government data site for information about earnings assistance recipient data.

To discover more about these payments, you can:

follow the links listed below
utilize the Services Australia Find us page to find 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 standards of older Australians. People need to be age 67 or over and fulfill residency requirements. An implies test also uses to identify the amount that is paid.

Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and looking for the Age Pension.

Work Bonus

The Work Bonus increases the quantity an eligible pensioner can make from work before it affects their pension rate.

Visit the Services Australia site to discover 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 formerly known as the Pension Loans Scheme.

Learn more about the Home Equity Access Scheme.

Pension Advance Payments

Pension Advance Payments assist pensioners to budget plan and to meet large or unforeseen expenses. Pension Advance Payments permit pensioners to receive a part of their future pension privilege as a swelling amount.

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

Work and research study support

Financial aid if you're aged in between 22 and 67 (Age Pension age) and looking for work. It's likewise for when you're sick or injured and can't do your normal work or study for a brief time.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and making an application for 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 site to get more information about eligibility and applying for the Youth Allowance.

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

Discover more about support for students and apprentices.

Youth Allowance for job hunters

Financial aid if you're 21 or younger and searching for work, or momentarily unable to work.

Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and obtaining the Youth Allowance for task seekers.

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

ABSTUDY

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

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

Austudy

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

Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and looking for Austudy.

Education Entry Payment

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

Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and looking for Education Entry Payment.

Working Credit

Lets you keep more of your earnings support payment and advantages if you're working.

Visit the Services Australia site to discover more about the payments that can be affected by the Working Credit.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement

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

Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and making an application for the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement.

Pensioner Education Supplement

A routine additional payment to help with your research study costs if you get particular payments, such as Parenting Payment (Single) or Disability Support Pension.

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

Discover more about other assistance 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 read more about the Income Bank.

Family and parenting assistance

Paid Parental Leave

A payment to assist families requiring time off work to take care of a newborn or recently embraced kid.

Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and using for Parental Leave Pay.

The Paid Parental Leave Scheme is being broadened to 26 weeks from 1 July 2026. Superannuation payments will be included from 1 July 2025.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave Scheme.

Family Tax Benefit

Family Tax Benefit (FTB) is a payment that assists qualified families with the expense of raising children.

Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and using for the Family Tax Benefit.

Parenting Payment

The main earnings support payment available if you have sole or primary duty for the care of a kid.

Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and applying 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 start caring for an infant or child that has just recently come into your care.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information 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 kids are from the exact same birth.

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

Stillborn child payment

The Stillborn baby payment offers you with assistance with the additional expenses associated with a stillborn kid.

Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and making an application for the Stillborn Baby Payment.

Double Orphan Pension

A regular payment for you if you are looking after a kid whose parents can not care for them or have passed away.

Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and looking for the Double Orphan Pension.

Transition to Independent Living Allowance

The Transition to Independent Living Allowance supports young people making the shift moving from official out-of-home care (formal care) arrangements to independent living.

Visit the Services Australia site to learn more about eligibility and requesting the Transition to Independent Living Allowance.

Find out more about the shift towards adulthood.

Financial crisis support

Crisis Payment

A one-off payment if you have actually experienced an extreme situation and remain in extreme financial challenge.

Visit the site to find out more about eligibility and looking for the Crisis Payment.

Special Benefit

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

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

Discover more about how we offer emergency support.

Disability support

Disability Support Pension

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

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and making an application for 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 assist with travel expenses for work, research study, trying to find work or volunteering if you have a special needs, disease or injury that suggests you can't utilize public transportation.

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

Essential Medical Equipment Payment

An annual payment to aid with energy costs to run necessary medical equipment or heating or cooling used for medical needs for eligible people to handle their special needs or medical condition.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out 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 member of the family with serious impairment. This can be for their existing or future care and lodging needs.

Find out more about preparing for the future.

Carer support

Carer Payment

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

Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and requesting a Carer Payment.

Carer Allowance

An additional payment if you care for someone who needs everyday support.

Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and making an application for the Carer Allowance.

Carer Adjustment Payment

A one-off payment to support households in financial difficulty after a disastrous event impacting a child more youthful than 7.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and looking for the Carer Adjustment Payment.

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

Carer Supplement

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

Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and looking for the Carer Supplement.

Child Disability Assistance Payment

An annual payment if you get Carer Allowance when looking after a child with disability or medical condition.

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

Additional allowances and payments

Rent Assistance

A regular extra payment if you pay rent and get particular payments.

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

Energy Supplement

An extra payment to assist with energy expenses if you get certain payments.

Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and obtaining the Energy Supplement.

Pharmaceutical Allowance

A routine additional payment to aid with medication expenses if you get particular payments.

Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and applying for the Pharmaceutical Allowance.

Remote Area Allowance

A regular additional payment if you reside in a remote location and get an income support payment.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and using 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 website to discover more about eligibility and looking for the Telephone Allowance.

Utilities Allowance

A quarterly payment to assist with home costs if you get specific payments.

Visit the Services Australia site to learn more about eligibility and requesting the Utilities Allowance.

Concession and health care cards

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

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

Death of a liked one

Payments, information and help for grieving relative.

Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about what help is available when an enjoyed one passes away.

Financial help and budgeting aid

Financial Information Service Officers

Services Australia offer Financial Information Service Officers who can assist you with your future monetary needs.

Contact Services Australia on 13 23 00 or check out the Services Australia website to discover out more about Financial Information Services Officers.

Centrepay

A voluntary bill paying service which is complimentary for Centrelink customers. You can use Centrepay to set up routine deductions from your Centrelink payment.

Income support payments and [employment](https://wiki.team-glisto.com/index.php?title=Benutzer:RichieBeatham) supplementary payments support people who can't fully support themselves by providing targeted payments and assistance as part of the social security safety net. 
 The payments noted on this page are offered by the Australian Government to support individuals, consisting of people who are not able to work or are searching for work. This list of payments directly associates with the work of our department. There may be other payments offered. 
 Services Australia provide payments, services and info for receivers. The Department of Veterans' Affairs likewise makes payments in some circumstances. 
 Data on earnings support payments is released frequently. Visit the Australian Government data site for information about earnings assistance recipient data. 
 To discover more about these payments, you can: 
 follow the links listed below
 utilize the Services Australia Find us page to find 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 standards of older Australians. People need to be age 67 or over and fulfill residency requirements. An implies test also uses to identify the amount that is paid. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and looking for the Age Pension. 
 Work Bonus 
 The Work Bonus increases the quantity an eligible pensioner can make from work before it affects their pension rate. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to discover 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 formerly known as the Pension Loans Scheme. 
 Learn more about the Home Equity Access Scheme. 
 Pension Advance Payments 
 Pension Advance Payments assist pensioners to budget plan and to meet large or unforeseen expenses. Pension Advance Payments permit pensioners to receive a part of their future pension privilege as a swelling amount. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about Pension Advance Payments. 
 Work and research study support 
 Financial aid if you're aged in between 22 and 67 (Age Pension age) and looking for work. It's likewise for when you're sick or injured and can't do your normal work or study for a brief time. 
 Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and making an application for 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 site to get more information about eligibility and applying for the Youth Allowance. 
 Students and Australian apprentices can access support while studying or undertaking an apprenticeship. 
 Discover more about support for students and apprentices. 
 Youth Allowance for [job](https://www.refermee.com) hunters 
 Financial aid if you're 21 or younger and searching for work, or momentarily unable to work. 
 Visit the [Services Australia](https://job.da-terascibers.id) website to get more information about eligibility and obtaining the Youth Allowance for task seekers. 
 For ongoing data on JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance receivers, please refer to the JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance recipients - monthly profile. 
 ABSTUDY 
 Financial assistance for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander trainees or apprentices. 
 Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and obtaining ABSTUDY. 
 Austudy 
 Financial help if you're 25 or older and studying or an Australian apprentice. 
 Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and looking for Austudy. 
 Education Entry Payment 
 A once-a-year payment made when you start study if you get certain income assistance from us. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and looking for Education Entry Payment. 
 Working Credit 
 Lets you keep more of your earnings support payment and advantages if you're working. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to discover more about the payments that can be affected by the Working Credit. 
 Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement 
 An additional payment each fortnight while you're enhancing your abilities in the Skills for Education and [Employment](https://employmentabroad.com) program. 
 Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and making an application for the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement. 
 Pensioner Education Supplement 
 A routine additional payment to help with your research study costs if you get particular payments, such as Parenting Payment (Single) or Disability Support [Pension](https://zeitfuer.abenstein.de). 
 Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about the Pensioner Education Supplement. 
 Discover more about other assistance 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 read more about the Income Bank. 
 Family and parenting assistance 
 Paid Parental Leave 
 A payment to assist families requiring time off work to take care of a newborn or recently embraced kid. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and using for Parental Leave Pay. 
 The Paid Parental Leave Scheme is being broadened to 26 weeks from 1 July 2026. Superannuation payments will be included from 1 July 2025. 
 Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave Scheme. 
 Family Tax Benefit 
 Family Tax Benefit (FTB) is a payment that assists qualified families with the expense of raising children. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and using for the Family Tax Benefit. 
 Parenting Payment 
 The main earnings support payment available if you have sole or primary duty for the care of a kid. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and applying 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 start caring for an infant or child that has just recently come into your care. 
 Visit the Services Australia website for more information 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 kids are from the exact same birth. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and applying for the Multiple Birth Allowance. 
 Stillborn child payment 
 The Stillborn baby payment offers you with assistance with the additional expenses associated with a stillborn kid. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and making an application for the Stillborn Baby Payment. 
 Double Orphan Pension 
 A regular payment for you if you are looking after a kid whose parents can not care for them or have passed away. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and looking for the Double Orphan Pension. 
 Transition to Independent Living Allowance 
 The Transition to Independent Living Allowance supports young people making the shift moving from official out-of-home care (formal care) arrangements to independent living. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to learn more about eligibility and requesting the Transition to Independent Living Allowance. 
 Find out more about the shift towards adulthood. 
 Financial crisis support 
 Crisis Payment 
 A one-off payment if you have actually experienced an extreme situation and remain in extreme financial challenge. 
 Visit the site to find out more about eligibility and looking for the Crisis Payment. 
 Special Benefit 
 A payment to help you if you remain in monetary difficulty and you're not qualified for any other income support payment. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and requesting the Special Benefit. 
 Discover more about how we offer emergency support. 
 Disability support 
 Disability Support Pension 
 Financial aid if you have a physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that is most likely to continue for more than 2 years and stops you from working. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and making an application for 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 assist with travel expenses for work, research study, trying to find work or volunteering if you have a special needs, disease or injury that suggests you can't utilize public transportation. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and getting the Mobility Allowance. 
 Essential Medical Equipment Payment 
 An annual payment to aid with energy costs to run necessary medical equipment or heating or cooling used for medical needs for eligible people to handle their special needs or medical condition. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to find out 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 member of the family with serious impairment. This can be for their existing or future care and lodging needs. 
 Find out more about preparing for the future. 
 Carer support 
 Carer Payment 
 A payment if you offer continuous care to somebody with disability or a medical condition, or an adult who is frail aged. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and requesting a Carer Payment. 
 Carer Allowance 
 An additional payment if you care for someone who needs everyday support. 
 Visit the Services Australia site for more information about eligibility and making an application for the Carer Allowance. 
 Carer Adjustment Payment 
 A one-off payment to support households in financial difficulty after a disastrous event impacting a child more youthful than 7. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and looking for the Carer Adjustment Payment. 
 Our department evaluates claims gotten for the Carer Adjustment Payment. Discover more about how we examine Carer Adjustment Payment claims. 
 Carer Supplement 
 A yearly payment if you have caring duties and get certain carer or Department of Veterans' Affairs payments. 
 Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and looking for the Carer Supplement. 
 Child Disability Assistance Payment 
 An annual payment if you get Carer Allowance when looking after a child with disability or medical condition. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to discover more about eligibility and using for the Child Disability Assistance Payment. 
 Additional allowances and payments 
 Rent Assistance 
 A regular extra payment if you pay rent and get particular payments. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and obtaining the Rent Assistance. 
 Energy Supplement 
 An extra payment to assist with energy expenses if you get certain payments. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and obtaining the Energy Supplement. 
 Pharmaceutical Allowance 
 A routine additional payment to aid with medication expenses if you get particular payments. 
 Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and applying for the Pharmaceutical Allowance. 
 Remote Area Allowance 
 A regular additional payment if you reside in a remote location and get an income support payment. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and using 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 website to discover more about eligibility and looking for the Telephone Allowance. 
 Utilities Allowance 
 A quarterly payment to assist with home costs if you get specific payments. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to learn more about eligibility and requesting the Utilities Allowance. 
 Concession and health care cards 
 Concession and healthcare cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines. 
 Visit the Services Australia site for more information about concession and health care cards. 
 Death of a liked one 
 Payments, information and help for grieving relative. 
 Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about what help is available when an enjoyed one passes away. 
 Financial help and budgeting aid 
 Financial Information Service Officers 
 Services Australia offer Financial Information Service Officers who can assist you with your future monetary needs. 
 Contact Services Australia on 13 23 00 or check out the Services Australia website to discover out more about Financial Information Services Officers. 
 Centrepay 
 A voluntary bill paying service which is complimentary for Centrelink customers. You can use Centrepay to set up routine deductions from your Centrelink payment.