Help with living and household costs
We have payments to help you with your living and household costs.
Rent Assistance gives you extra financial help if you rent privately and receive a payment from us.
Energy Supplement is an ongoing payment if you receive a pension or are a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holder.
Help with health care expenses
We have payments to help you with health care expenses.
The Continence Aids Payment Scheme helps eligible people with permanent and severe incontinence meet some of the costs of incontinence products.
The External Breast Prostheses Reimbursement Program assists women who have had a mastectomy as a result of breast cancer. Under this program, eligible women can claim reimbursement for new or replacement external breast prosthesis purchased after 1 July 2008.
Other government and community support services
There are a range of other organisations that provide support services and useful information you may find helpful. You can use Service Finder to locate assistance in your local area.
moneysmart logoMoneySmart has information to help you make the most of your money. Read the Over 55s section on the MoneySmart website.
myagedcare has information on a wide range of community, aged care and support services. You can find advice about what help is available, assistance at home, aged care homes, and caring for someone.
If you are feeling depressed, anxious or stressed, you might find it helpful to talk to somebody about your mental health.
Australian Hearing has information to help people manage their hearing impairment so they have a better quality of life.