Terms and conditions of the Home Equity Access Scheme
You’ll need to accept terms and conditions to take part in the Home Equity Access Scheme.
FIS deeming video
Watch this video to learn more about deeming.
How to manage your Utilities Allowance
Your options and obligations when you get this payment.
Retiring overseas
Retirement planning information if you’re thinking of retiring in a country other than Australia.
Home Equity Access Scheme review form (SA498)
Use this form to complete a review under the Home Equity Access Scheme.
Financial Information Service live webinars
We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.
Maximum loan amount under the Home Equity Access Scheme
The maximum loan amount (MLA) is the most you can borrow through the Home Equity Access Scheme. We can’t pay you any more once your loan balance reaches your MLA.
Travel outside Australia rules for Pension Supplement
The travel rules of your main payment affect if you get Pension Supplement when you travel outside Australia.
How a Work Bonus works
The Work Bonus reduces the amount of your eligible income that is calculated in the income test. This helps us work out your rate of payment.
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.