Benefit answers for Australia
Each program has a short description. The link opens the full card, then the official page.
What is Keep or extend your visa in Australia?
If you already hold an Australian visa, Home Affairs publishes how to extend or change it.
What is Age Pension in Australia?
Income- and assets-tested payment for older Australians under published Services Australia rules.
What is Permanent residence in Australia?
Home Affairs publishes PR pathways and card rules for people who already hold qualifying visas.
What is Australian citizenship in Australia?
Home Affairs lists how permanent residents apply for citizenship. Published process only, never a grant.
What is JobSeeker Payment in Australia?
Payment for people looking for work under published Services Australia mutual-obligation rules.
What is Family Tax Benefit in Australia?
Help with the cost of raising children under published Family Tax Benefit Part A / Part B rules.
What is Child Care Subsidy in Australia?
Help with approved child care fees under published activity and income tests.
What is Carer Payment in Australia?
Income support when you give constant care in Australia under the published Carer Payment rules.
What is Carer Allowance in Australia?
Carer Allowance is a fortnightly Services Australia payment if you give daily care in Australia.
What is NDIS in Australia?
National Disability Insurance Scheme plans and supports under published NDIS rules (separate from Centrelink payments).
What is Disability Support Pension in Australia?
Income support when a permanent condition stops you working, under published Services Australia rules.
What is Parenting Payment in Australia?
Income support for principal carers of young children under published Services Australia rules.
Where can I get help in a mental health crisis in Australia?
If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Healthdirect says that line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Where can I get help with postpartum depression in Australia?
Healthdirect lists the PANDA helpline at 1300 726 306 for anxiety and depression in pregnancy and the first year after birth.
What is Rent Assistance in Australia?
Extra help with private rent when you already receive certain Centrelink payments, under published rules.
What is Youth Allowance in Australia?
Payment for students and job seekers under 25 under published Services Australia rules.
What is Austudy in Australia?
Austudy is Services Australia help if you are 25 or older and in Australia, studying full time in an approved course or in an Australian Apprenticeship.
Where can I stay after domestic violence in Australia?
If you are in danger, call 000. States and territories run emergency accommodation. 1800RESPECT can refer you.
What is Crisis Payment after family violence in Australia?
If family or domestic violence has changed where you live, or you intend to change address, contact Services Australia within 7 days.
What is Paid Parental Leave in Australia?
Government-paid leave for eligible working parents after birth or adoption, under published rules.
What is Low Income Health Care Card in Australia?
The Low Income Health Care Card is a concession card for cheaper health care and some discounts in Australia if your income is under the test and you meet the residence rules.
What is Commonwealth Seniors Health Card in Australia?
The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card is a concession card for cheaper health care and some discounts in Australia if you have reached Age Pension age.
What is Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Australia?
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule can cover part or all of the cost of some basic dental services for a child in Australia.
What is Medicare Safety Nets in Australia?
Medicare Safety Nets can lower your out of pocket costs for out of hospital care in Australia once you pass a threshold in a calendar year, from 1 January to 31 December.
What is Veterans' Affairs in Australia?
DVA pensions, treatment, and support under published Department of Veterans' Affairs rules.
What is Help when an adult dies in Australia?
When an adult dies, Services Australia asks you to tell them. They then see whether a bereavement payment applies. If a partner died and you were both on income support or a pension, the page describes a lump sum while you move to a single rate.
What is Help for a family caregiver in Australia?
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program of free support for carers. The page lists counselling, coaching, peer groups, skills courses, tailored support packages, and respite so you can take a break. You can use it in person, by phone, or online.
What is Paying for an aged care home in Australia?
To find out what you pay in an aged care home, you need a means assessment. Services Australia does it for most people. The Department of Veterans Affairs does it if you get a means-tested payment from them.
How do I register to vote in Australia?
The Australian Electoral Commission says you can enrol online for federal elections, by-elections, and referendums.
How do I apply for a driver licence in Australia?
Austroads, writing for the state and territory licensing agencies, says each state and territory issues the driver licence.
How do I prepare for the driving test in Australia?
Austroads says the national graduated system starts with a learner permit at 16, and you drive only with a supervisor.
What do I do after a car accident in Australia?
Moneysmart says that if the crash involves another car, a person, or property, you stop and exchange details.
When does a car need a safety inspection in New South Wales?
Service NSW says most light vehicles more than 5 years old need a safety inspection report, called a pink slip, before they can be registered in New South Wales.
Where can I get help with gambling in Australia?
Gambling Help Online says you can speak to a gambling counsellor on 1800 858 858, 24 hours a day, across Australia.
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