- Age Pension
- Who can get it
Residence rules for Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.
- Top payments
- Age Pension
How to claim Age Pension
Complete the following steps to claim Age Pension.
- Top payments
- Age Pension
How much Age Pension you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Age Pension you get.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
- Family Tax Benefit
- How much you can get
Family Tax Benefit Part A payment rates
The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A we’ll pay you depends on your situation.
- Rent Assistance
- Who can get it
Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
The type of accommodation you live in and pay rent or accommodation costs for can affect your eligibility for Rent Assistance.
- Top payments
- Home Equity Access Scheme
What to do before you apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme
There are things you need to think about before applying for the Home Equity Access Scheme.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
- Living arrangements
- Family and domestic violence
What is family and domestic violence
Any behaviour that’s violent, threatening, controlling or intended to make you or your family feel scared and unsafe can be considered family and domestic violence.
Get a Centrelink payment
Find out about payments and services, setting up online accounts and claiming.