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<br>Income support payments and supplementary payments support people who can't totally support themselves by offering targeted payments and assistance as part of the social security safety net.<br>
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<br>The payments noted on this page are provided by the Australian Government to support individuals, including individuals who are unable to work or are trying to find work. This list of payments directly relates to the work of our department. There might be other payments offered.<br>
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<br>Services Australia provide payments, services and details for recipients. The Department of Veterans' Affairs also pays in some instances.<br>
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<br>Data on income support payments is released frequently. Visit the Australian Government information site for info about income support recipient data.<br>
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<br>To discover more about these payments, you can:<br>
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<br>follow the links listed below
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<br>use the Services Australia Find us page to discover a service centre near you
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<br>call Services Australia on 13 27 17.
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Older Australians support<br>
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<br>Age Pension<br>
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<br>The Age Pension is designed to support the fundamental living requirements of older Australians. People need to be age 67 or over and meet residency requirements. A means test also applies to determine the amount that is paid.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and making an application for the Age Pension.<br>
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<br>Work Bonus<br>
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<br>The Work Bonus increases the quantity a qualified pensioner can make from work before it affects their pension rate.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about the Work Bonus.<br>
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<br>Discover more about how we support older Australians.<br>
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<br>Home Equity Access Scheme<br>
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<br>The Home Equity Access Scheme lets eligible older Australians access the equity in their home or other Australian property through an Australian Government loan. It was formerly referred to as the Pension Loans Scheme.<br>
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<br>Find out more about the Home Equity Access Scheme.<br>
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<br>Pension Advance Payments<br>
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<br>Pension Advance Payments help pensioners to budget and to meet large or unforeseen expenses. Pension Advance Payments permit pensioners to receive a part of their future pension entitlement as a lump sum.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site for more information about [Pension Advance](https://www.anotech.com) Payments.<br>
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<br>Work and study assistance<br>
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<br>Financial assistance if you're aged in between 22 and 67 (Age Pension age) and trying to find work. It's also for when you're sick or injured and can't do your usual work or study for a brief time.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and getting the JobSeeker Payment.<br>
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<br>Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices<br>
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<br>Financial help if you're 24 or younger and a student or Australian Apprentice.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and obtaining the Youth Allowance.<br>
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<br>Students and Australian apprentices can access assistance while studying or carrying out an apprenticeship.<br>
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<br>Find out more about support for trainees and apprentices.<br>
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<br>Youth Allowance for job hunters<br>
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<br>Financial aid if you're 21 or more youthful and looking for work, or momentarily unable to work.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and requesting the Youth Allowance for job hunters.<br>
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<br>For [continuous](https://ansambemploi.re) data on JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance recipients, please refer to the JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance recipients - monthly profile.<br>
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<br>ABSTUDY<br>
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<br>Financial aid for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students or apprentices.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and applying for ABSTUDY.<br>
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<br>Austudy<br>
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<br>Financial aid if you're 25 or older and studying or an Australian apprentice.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and making an application for Austudy.<br>
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<br>Education Entry Payment<br>
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<br>A once-a-year payment made when you begin research study if you get certain earnings support from us.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and looking for Education Entry Payment.<br>
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<br>Working Credit<br>
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<br>Lets you keep more of your earnings assistance payment and benefits if you're working.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about the payments that can be affected by the Working Credit.<br>
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<br>Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement<br>
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<br>An extra payment each fortnight while you're improving your abilities in the Skills for Education and [Employment](https://sudanre.com) program.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and making an application for the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement.<br>
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<br>Pensioner Education Supplement<br>
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<br>A routine additional payment to help with your study costs if you get particular payments, such as Parenting Payment (Single) or Disability Support Pension.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about the Pensioner Education Supplement.<br>
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<br>Learn more about other assistance for trainees and apprentices.<br>
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<br>Income Bank<br>
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<br>Helps you keep more of your Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY payment if you're a trainee or an Australian Apprentice receiving an earnings.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to learn more about the Income Bank.<br>
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<br>Family and parenting assistance<br>
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<br>Paid Parental Leave<br>
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<br>A payment to assist households taking some time off work to look after a newborn or freshly adopted kid.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and requesting Parental Leave Pay.<br>
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<br>The Paid Parental Leave Scheme is being expanded to 26 weeks from 1 July 2026. Superannuation payments will be added from 1 July 2025.<br>
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<br>Find out more about the Paid Parental Leave Scheme.<br>
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<br>Family Tax Benefit<br>
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<br>Family Tax Benefit (FTB) is a payment that helps qualified households with the expense of raising children.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and obtaining the Family Tax Benefit.<br>
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<br>Parenting Payment<br>
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<br>The main earnings assistance payment readily available if you have sole or main obligation for the care of a kid.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and obtaining the Parenting Payment.<br>
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<br>Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement<br>
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<br>A swelling sum and an increase to your Family Tax Benefit Part A when you begin looking after an infant or child that has actually recently entered into your care.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and looking for the Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.<br>
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<br>Multiple Birth Allowance<br>
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<br>You can get Multiple Birth Allowance when 3 or more children are from the same birth.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and obtaining the Multiple Birth Allowance.<br>
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<br>Stillborn baby payment<br>
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<br>The Stillborn child payment supplies you with assistance with the extra expenses connected with a stillborn kid.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and requesting the Stillborn Baby Payment.<br>
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<br>Double Orphan Pension<br>
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<br>A routine payment for you if you are looking after a kid whose parents can not care for them or have actually died.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website for more information about eligibility and requesting the Double Orphan Pension.<br>
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<br>Transition to Independent Living Allowance<br>
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<br>The Transition to Independent Living Allowance supports youths making the shift moving from formal out-of-home care (official care) arrangements to independent living.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and requesting the Transition to Independent Living Allowance.<br>
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<br>Find out more about the shift towards their adult years.<br>
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<br>Financial crisis support<br>
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<br>Crisis Payment<br>
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<br>A one-off payment if you've experienced a severe circumstance and remain in serious monetary difficulty.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to learn more about eligibility and looking for the Crisis Payment.<br>
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<br>Special Benefit<br>
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<br>A payment to assist you if you're in financial hardship and you're not eligible for any other earnings assistance payment.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and getting the Special Benefit.<br>
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<br>Learn more about how we provide emergency situation support.<br>
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<br>Disability assistance<br>
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<br>Disability Support Pension<br>
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<br>Financial assistance if you have a physical, [intellectual](http://etalent.zezobusiness.com) or psychiatric condition that is likely to continue for more than 2 years and stops you from working.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to learn more about eligibility and looking for the Disability Support Pension.<br>
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<br>The Disability Support Pension Impairment Tables were upgraded in 2023.<br>
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<br>Find out more about the Disability Support Pension and Impairment Tables.<br>
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<br>Mobility Allowance<br>
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<br>A payment to aid with travel expenses for work, research study, looking for work or volunteering if you have an impairment, disease or injury that means you can't utilize public transport.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and [job](https://gratisafhalen.be/author/aqzrosemari/) looking for the Mobility Allowance.<br>
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<br>Essential Medical Equipment Payment<br>
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<br>A yearly payment to help with energy expenses to run necessary medical equipment or heating or cooling utilized for medical needs for eligible individuals to manage their special needs or medical condition.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and looking for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment.<br>
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<br>Special Disability Trusts<br>
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<br>An Unique Disability Trust helps families and carers to provide funds for a member of the family with severe impairment. This can be for their existing or future care and lodging requirements.<br>
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<br>Learn more about preparing for the future.<br>
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<br>Carer assistance<br>
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<br>Carer Payment<br>
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<br>A payment if you give constant care to someone with disability or a medical condition, or a [grownup](http://wishjobs.in) who is frail aged.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to read more about eligibility and getting a Carer Payment.<br>
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<br>Carer Allowance<br>
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<br>An additional payment if you care for someone who needs everyday support.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and making an application for the Carer Allowance.<br>
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<br>Carer Adjustment Payment<br>
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<br>A one-off payment to support households in monetary hardship after a disastrous occasion affecting a child younger than 7.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to find out more about eligibility and applying for the Carer Adjustment Payment.<br>
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<br>Our department examines claims gotten for the Carer Adjustment Payment. Find out more about how we evaluate Carer Adjustment Payment claims.<br>
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<br>Carer Supplement<br>
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<br>An annual payment if you have caring obligations and get particular carer or Department of Veterans' Affairs payments.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and getting the Carer Supplement.<br>
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<br>Child Disability Assistance Payment<br>
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<br>An annual payment if you get Carer Allowance when caring for a child with disability or medical condition.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to get more information about eligibility and applying for the Child Disability Assistance Payment.<br>
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<br>Additional allowances and payments<br>
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<br>Rent Assistance<br>
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<br>A regular additional payment if you pay rent and get certain payments.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to find out more about eligibility and making an application for the Rent Assistance.<br>
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<br>Energy Supplement<br>
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<br>An additional payment to aid with energy expenses if you get particular payments.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and obtaining the Energy Supplement.<br>
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<br>Pharmaceutical Allowance<br>
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<br>A routine extra payment to help with medicine costs if you get specific payments.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and using for the Pharmaceutical Allowance.<br>
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<br>Remote Area Allowance<br>
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<br>A regular extra payment if you live in a remote location and get an earnings assistance payment.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and requesting the Remote Area Allowance.<br>
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<br>Telephone Allowance<br>
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<br>A quarterly payment to aid with phone and internet costs if you get certain payments.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to read more about eligibility and getting the Telephone Allowance.<br>
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<br>Utilities Allowance<br>
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<br>A quarterly payment to aid with household bills if you get specific payments.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site to get more information about eligibility and obtaining the Utilities Allowance.<br>
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<br>Concession and healthcare cards<br>
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<br>Concession and healthcare cards can get you more affordable health services and medications.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia website to read more about concession and health care cards.<br>
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<br>Death of a liked one<br>
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<br>Payments, info and help for grieving family members.<br>
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<br>Visit the Services Australia site for more information about what aid is readily available when an enjoyed one dies.<br>
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<br>Financial assistance and budgeting assistance<br>
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<br>Financial Information Service Officers<br>
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<br>Services Australia offer Financial Information Service Officers who can help you with your future financial requirements.<br>
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<br>Contact Services Australia on 13 23 00 or go to the Services Australia website to discover more about Financial Information Services Officers.<br>
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<br>Centrepay<br>
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<br>A voluntary costs paying service which is complimentary for Centrelink clients. You can use Centrepay to arrange routine deductions from your Centrelink payment.<br>
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