Who can get a Pension Supplement
There are 3 ways to be eligible for a Pension Supplement.
Job Capacity Assessment for Disability Support Pension
You may need to attend an assessment when you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP). If you already get DSP, you may need to do this as part of a medical review.
Youth Disability Supplement
An extra payment if you’re a young person with disability and on an income support payment.
Energy Supplement
An extra payment to help with energy costs if you get certain payments from us.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
Medical Practitioners - Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) - Medical confirmation form (SA449)
This form is part of the medical assessment for EMEP. It may help cover extra costs of running essential medical equipment, or heating or cooling in your home.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Claim for Disability Support Pension for a Terminal Illness form (SA494)
Use this form to claim Disability Support Pension for a terminal illness where your life expectancy is less than 2 years. You must be 16 to Age Pension age at the time of claiming.
How much Telephone Allowance you can get
Whether you get the basic rate or full rate of telephone Allowance depends on your situation.
Centrelink online account help - Add a nominee
Instructions on how to add a nominee using your Centrelink online account.