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Age Pension eligibility explained for older Australians
  • Centrelink, Age Pension, Age Pension Eligibility

Age Pension Eligibility Explained

Age Pension eligibility depends on several rules working together. Understand how Centrelink considers qualifying age, residence history, income, assets, relationship circumstances and other factors before deciding whether someone receives a full pension, part pension or no payment.

Older Australian couple reviewing Age Pension eligibility information together
  • Centrelink, Age Pension, Age Pension Eligibility

Who Can Get the Age Pension?

Who can get the Age Pension depends on more than reaching age 67. Understand how Centrelink considers residence history, income, assets, relationship circumstances and other eligibility rules before deciding whether someone qualifies for a full or part pension.

Older Australian discussing concerns with a Support at Home provider during an aged care meeting
  • Aged Care Guidance, Support at Home

What Happens If You’re Not Happy With Your Provider?

Not happy with your Support at Home provider? Learn your rights, how to raise concerns, make a complaint, seek independent advocacy and decide whether changing providers is the right next step.

Older Australian discussing changing Support at Home providers with an aged care worker
  • Aged Care Guidance, Support at Home

Can You Change Support at Home Providers?

You can change Support at Home providers at any time. Learn how to compare providers, reactivate your referral code, transfer your funding, coordinate exit and start dates and protect continuity of care.

Older Australian discussing how to get more Support at Home funding with a care partner
  • Aged Care Guidance, Support at Home

How Do You Get More Support at Home Funding?

More Support at Home funding usually requires reassessment showing that care needs have increased. Learn how to review the current budget, document changes, request reassessment and understand what may happen after a higher classification is considered.

Older Australian reviewing changing Support at Home care needs with a care partner
  • Aged Care Guidance, Support at Home

What Happens When Your Care Needs Change?

Care needs often change over time. Learn how Support at Home adapts through service reviews, care plan updates, budget changes and reassessment when your current support is no longer enough.

Older Australian reviewing Support at Home services and care plan with a care partner
  • Aged Care Guidance, Support at Home

How Do You Review Your Support at Home Services?

Reviewing your Support at Home services helps confirm whether your care plan, budget and provider arrangements still match your needs. Learn what to check, when to request a review and what may change afterwards.

Older Australian reviewing services not covered under Support at Home with an aged care worker
  • Aged Care Guidance, Support at Home

What Services Are Not Covered Under Support at Home?

Support at Home does not cover every household expense, medical cost or personal purchase. Learn which services and expenses are generally excluded, how other funding systems may apply and what to confirm before paying for a service privately.

Older Australian reviewing a Support at Home care plan with a care partner
  • Aged Care Guidance, Support at Home

How Does Care Management Work Under Support at Home?

Care management helps coordinate your Support at Home services so they continue meeting your needs as circumstances change. Learn what a care partner does, how care plans are reviewed and what good care management should look like.

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