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title: "Australia-wide government support · unclaimd"
description: "65 reviewed federal payments, cards and services for individuals and households anywhere in Australia, each linked to its official source."
url: "https://unclaimd.org/support/australia/"
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Support across Australia

# Australia-wide support.

Help from the Australian Government, wherever you live. It includes payments, cards and services.

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## Help across Australia 65

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- **[Assistance for Isolated Children](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-assistance-isolated-children/)** (Australia-wide · Payments). Help for families whose children can’t get to a suitable school because of distance, disability or special needs. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. servicesaustralia.gov.au. Closes 28 Feb 2027.

- **[Australian Apprenticeship Training Support Payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-apprentice-training-support-payment/)** (Australia-wide · Payments). Payments of up to $2,500 for apprentices training in an occupation on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. apprenticeships.gov.au.

- **[Bereavement Payment when your partner dies](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-partner-bereavement/)** (Australia-wide · Payments). A lump sum you may get if your partner dies and you both got a Centrelink payment. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. servicesaustralia.gov.au.

- **[Crisis Payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-crisis-payment/)** (Australia-wide · Payments). A one-off, tax-free Centrelink payment if a crisis, such as family violence, leaves you in severe hardship. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. servicesaustralia.gov.au.

- **[DVA bereavement payment and funeral benefit](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-dva-bereavement-payment/)** (Australia-wide · Payments). Money for the partner or estate of a veteran who has died, and help with funeral costs. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. dva.gov.au.

- **[DVA travel costs for medical treatment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-dva-travel-for-treatment/)** (Australia-wide · Rebates & concessions). Veteran Card holders can get money back for travel to medical appointments the card covers. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. dva.gov.au.

- **[Essential Medical Equipment Payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-essential-medical-equipment-payment/)** (Australia-wide · Payments). $203 a year to help with power costs for medical equipment, or heating and cooling needed for a medical condition. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. servicesaustralia.gov.au.

- **[Family Tax Benefit bereavement payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-ftb-bereavement/)** (Australia-wide · Payments). If your child dies, Family Tax Benefit for that child continues for up to 14 weeks. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. servicesaustralia.gov.au.

- **[Fares Allowance](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-fares-allowance/)** (Australia-wide · Payments). Help with the cost of travel between home and your place of study if you live away from home to study. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. servicesaustralia.gov.au.

- **[Hearing Services Program](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-hearing-services-program/)** (Australia-wide · Cards & services). Free or low-cost hearing tests and hearing aids for pensioners, veterans and some others. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. health.gov.au.

- **[Key Apprenticeship Program apprentice incentive](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-key-apprenticeship-program/)** (Australia-wide · Payments). Up to $10,000 for apprentices training in clean energy or housing construction. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. apprenticeships.gov.au.

- **[Leaving Violence Program](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-leaving-violence-program/)** (Australia-wide · Payments). Money and support for people leaving a violent partner, with up to 12 weeks of safety planning and referrals. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. dss.gov.au.

### More money and concessions 21

- [Living Away From Home Allowance for apprentices](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-apprentice-living-away-from-home/) $125.52 a week in year 1, less in years 2 and 3
- [Lost and unclaimed super](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-lost-super/) Any super in your name that a fund or the ATO holds
- [Lost bank accounts, shares and life insurance (ASIC)](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-unclaimed-money/) Whatever is held in your name, with no time limit to claim
- [Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-newborn-payments/) Up to $2,833.76 for a first child; up to $1,417.80 for later children
- [Parent Pathways](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-parent-pathways/) Amount varies (money for things like licences, courses, books or a computer)
- [Relocation Scholarship](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-relocation-scholarship/) Up to $5,707 in the first year, then $1,425 to $2,854 a year
- [Remote Area Allowance](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-remote-area-allowance/) $18.20 a fortnight if single, plus $7.30 for each child
- [Stillborn Baby Payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-stillborn-baby-payment/) $4,482.12, tax free
- [Transition to Independent Living Allowance](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-transition-independent-living/) Up to $1,500
- [Carer Allowance](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-carer/) $162.60 a fortnight (a set rate, 2026)
- [Carer Supplement](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-carer-supplement/) $600 a year for each payment that counts
- [Child Disability Assistance Payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-child-disability-assistance/) Up to $1,000 a year for each child
- [Commonwealth Seniors Health Card](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-commonwealth-seniors-health-card/) Cheaper medicines and health care, plus other discounts
- [Commonwealth Seniors Health Card through DVA](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-dva-seniors-health-card/) Cheaper medicines ($7.70 a script) and other concessions
- [Continence Aids Payment Scheme](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-continence-aids-payment/) Up to $739.40 a year per person (2026–27)
- [Health Care Card](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-health-care-card/) Cheaper medicines and health care, plus state and local discounts
- [Low Income Health Care Card](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-low-income-card/) Discounts vary
- [Mobility Allowance](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-mobility-allowance/) $122.80 a fortnight (standard rate) or $171.70 a fortnight (higher rate)
- [PBS Safety Net for concession card holders](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-pbs-safety-net/) Free PBS medicines after you spend $277.20 in 2026
- [Pensioner Concession Card](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-pensioner-concession-card/) Cheaper medicines and health care, plus state and local discounts
- [Rent Assistance](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-rent/) Up to $223.80 a fortnight if single

### Other help you might need 32

- [5% Deposit Scheme (formerly Home Guarantee Scheme)](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-5-percent-deposit-scheme/) A 5% deposit (2% for single parents) and no lenders mortgage insurance
- [ABSTUDY](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-abstudy/) A group of payments for the costs of study
- [Additional Child Care Subsidy](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-additional-child-care-subsidy/) Up to the full child care fee
- [Advance payment from Centrelink](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-advance-payment/) $250 to $1,764.15, depending on your payment
- [Age Pension](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-age-pension/) Rate depends on circumstances
- [Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-apprenticeship-support-loans/) A loan of up to $27,048 in total (2026–27), paid monthly
- [Carer Gateway](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-carer-gateway/) Free services
- [Carer Payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-carer-payment/) Up to $1,237.70 a fortnight if single, or $933.00 each for a couple
- [Child Care Subsidy](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-child-care-subsidy/) Up to 90% of child care fees (up to an hourly cap)
- [Child Dental Benefits Schedule](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-child-dental/) Up to $1,158 over two years
- [Claim for a service-related injury or illness (DVA)](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-dva-service-claim/) Treatment, support and compensation if the claim is accepted
- [Coordinated Veterans’ Care Program](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-dva-coordinated-veterans-care/) Free
- [Disability Support Pension](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-disability-support-pension/) Up to $1,237.70 a fortnight for a single person aged 21 or over
- [Family Tax Benefit](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-family-tax/) Rate depends on circumstances
- [Farm Household Allowance](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-farm-household-allowance/) A fortnightly payment for up to 4 years in each 10
- [First Home Super Saver Scheme](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-first-home-super-saver/) Up to $50,000 of extra super payments count, plus earnings
- [Free mental health care for veterans (Veteran White Card)](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-dva-mental-health-care/) Free treatment for any mental health condition
- [Heart Health Program for veterans](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-dva-heart-health-program/) Free 12-month program
- [Help to Buy (shared equity home scheme)](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-help-to-buy/) Government pays up to 30% (existing home) or 40% (new home) of the price
- [Home Equity Access Scheme](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-home-equity-access/) Up to 150% of the maximum pension rate a fortnight, including any pension
- [JobSeeker Payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-jobseeker/) Rate depends on circumstances
- [National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-ndis/) A plan of funded supports (no fixed dollar amount)
- [Open Arms counselling for veterans and families](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-dva-open-arms/) Free
- [Parental Leave Pay](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-parental-leave-pay/) $200.94 a day ($1,004.70 a week) before tax in 2026–27
- [Parenting Payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-parenting/) Rate depends on circumstances
- [Rural Financial Counselling Service](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-rural-financial-counselling/) Free and confidential
- [Service Pension](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-dva-service-pension/) Up to $1,237.70 a fortnight (single) or $933.00 each (couple)
- [Student Start-up Loan](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-student-start-up-loan/) $1,349 each time, up to twice a year
- [Veterans’ Health Check](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-dva-veterans-health-check/) Free with a Veteran Card, or Medicare rebate
- [Veterans’ Home Care](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-dva-veterans-home-care/) $5 an hour, with weekly caps; respite care is free
- [Youth Allowance for job seekers](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-youth-allowance-jobseeker/) Up to $677.20 a fortnight (single, no children, living away from home)
- [Youth Allowance for students and apprentices](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-youth-allowance-student/) Up to $677.20 a fortnight (single, no children, living away from home)

## Official finders

The government’s own finder may show help we have not listed.

- [Services Australia Payment and Service Finder](https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/payment-and-service-finder) servicesaustralia.gov.au
- [Australian Government energy rebates](https://www.energy.gov.au/rebates) energy.gov.au
- [Disaster help open now (DisasterAssist)](https://www.disasterassist.gov.au/) disasterassist.gov.au

## Help by state

- [Australian Capital Territory](https://unclaimd.org/support/act/)
- [New South Wales](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw/)
- [Northern Territory](https://unclaimd.org/support/nt/)
- [Queensland](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld/)
- [South Australia](https://unclaimd.org/support/sa/)
- [Tasmania](https://unclaimd.org/support/tas/)
- [Victoria](https://unclaimd.org/support/vic/)
- [Western Australia](https://unclaimd.org/support/wa/)

## Help by topic

- [Healthcare](https://unclaimd.org/support/healthcare/)
- [Transport](https://unclaimd.org/support/transport/)
- [Children & family](https://unclaimd.org/support/family/)
- [Housing](https://unclaimd.org/support/housing/)
- [Energy & bills](https://unclaimd.org/support/energy-bills/)
- [Work & income](https://unclaimd.org/support/work-income/)
- [Seniors & carers](https://unclaimd.org/support/seniors-carers/)
- [Unclaimed money](https://unclaimd.org/support/unclaimed-money/)

We have not listed every program yet. The official finders may show more.

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