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Government help with later life & looking after others. We list 31 programs so far.
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Australia-wide · Payments
You could get A lump sum or 6 fortnights of pension; funeral benefit up to $3,000
Money for the partner or estate of a veteran who has died, and help with funeral costs.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Payments
You could get $162.60 a fortnight (a set rate, 2026)
A payment for people who give daily care to someone with a disability, illness or old age.
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Australia-wide · Payments
You could get $600 a year for each payment that counts
A yearly $600 payment, paid automatically, if you get Carer Payment or Carer Allowance.
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Australia-wide · Payments
You could get Up to $1,000 a year for each child
A yearly payment of up to $1,000, paid automatically, if you get Carer Allowance for a child under 16.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Cards & services
What you get Cheaper medicines and health care, plus other discounts
A card for self-funded retirees aged 67 or over that gives cheaper medicines, doctor costs and some discounts.
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Australia-wide · Cards & services
You could get Cheaper medicines ($7.70 a script) and other concessions
Veterans with qualifying service can get the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card from age 60 if they do not get a pension.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Payments
What you get Rate depends on circumstances
The main Centrelink payment for older Australians.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Cards & services
You could get Free services
A free Australian Government service with counselling, respite and other support for unpaid carers.
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Australia-wide · Payments
You could get Up to $1,237.70 a fortnight if single, or $933.00 each for a couple
A regular payment for people who give constant care to someone with a disability, serious illness, or who is frail and aged.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Loans
You could get Up to 150% of the maximum pension rate a fortnight, including any pension
A government loan for people of Age Pension age who own property, paid each fortnight or as lump sums.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Rebates & concessions
You could get $5 an hour, with weekly caps; respite care is free
Low-cost help at home with cleaning, personal care, garden jobs and respite for Veteran Card holders.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.