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Disability Support Pension

… Disability Support Pension About the Disability Support Pension   The Disability Support Pension (DSP) is designed to support people if they have a physical, …

Supporting younger people in residential aged care

… to decrease. As of 30 September 2024, there were 1,161 people under the age of 65 living in residential aged care in Australia. These figures do not … care system is not designed to provide support to younger people under the age of 65 years. The Government remains committed to continuing to: reduce … toolkit provides information and support to help younger people access age-appropriate housing, care and services. Available in the following …

Disability Support Pension Impairment Tables

… Disability Support Pension Impairment Tables Applying for Disability Support Pension The Disability Support Pension (DSP) is designed to support people if … score of 70 to 85), which originated before the person turned 18 years of age.   Table 10: Digestive and Reproductive Function   of a diagnosed …

Older Australians

… Older Australians Age Pension The Age Pension is the main income support payment available to support the basic …

Australian Government response to the report: Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Enhancing Pensioner and Veteran Workforce Participation) Bill 2022

… the Bill. The Australian Greens presented two recommendations regarding Age Pension age and income support payments. The Australian Government does not … Greens recommend that the Government provide earlier access to the Age Pension, so that all those aged 65 and over are able to access it. Not …

Home Equity Access Scheme

… through an Australian Government loan. It was previously known as the Pension Loans Scheme. Participation is voluntary. Participants in the Scheme … The Scheme is available to pensioners and non-pensioners aged over Age Pension age. Visit the Services Australia website to find out if you are …

Support for people looking for work

…   JobSeeker Payment   Financial help if you’re aged between 22 and 67 (Age Pension age) and looking for work. It’s also for when you’re sick or …   JobSeeker Payment   Financial help if you’re aged between 22 and 67 (Age Pension age) and looking for work. It’s also for when you’re sick or injured …

Supporting carers

… a medical condition, mental illness or someone who is frail due to age. The Australian Government helps carers remain engaged in the community, … a medical condition, mental illness or someone who is frail due to age. The Australian Government helps carers remain engaged in the community, …

International social security agreements

… be able to access. They do this by allowing people to: lodge a claim for a pension from either country regardless of which country they are living in  … any minimum residence or contribution periods required to qualify for a pension. Some of Australia’s agreements also regulate the payment of … be able to access. They do this by allowing people to: lodge a claim for a pension from either country regardless of which country they are living in  …

Working Age Payments

… Working Age Payments Working age payments assist people who are temporarily unable to … Payment, Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, Parenting Payment, Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment may be eligible for the employment income nil rate …