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Jobseeker
There could be financial help if you’re between 22 and Age Pension age and looking for work. Jobseeker could also be for when you’re sick or injured and can’t do your usual work or study for a short time.
Health Care Card
If you get a payment from the government (eg a Disability Support Pension), you might also get a Health Care Card. This can help you get cheaper medicines and also gives you concessions on things like public transport tickets, taxi fares and your utility bills (eg electricity). You don’t need to apply for a Health Care Card – if you are eligible, you will be sent a card.
Australian Taxation Office
The Australian Taxation Office has information about taxation arrangements for people with disability. If you're receiving a disability or carer's support payment from the Australian Government, you may be eligible for tax and superannuation concessions and exemptions.
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Safety Net
If you spend a lot of money on medicines, you may be able to get them cheaper or free through this scheme. Talk with your pharmacist about how to track the cost of all your medicines and get a PBS Safety Net card. Find out what medicines are covered and how to apply for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Safety Net.
Pensioner Education Supplement
If you already receive a payment from the government (eg a Disability Support Pension), this supplement can help you to find a job by completing further study. It helps with the costs of full-time or part-time study in an approved course.
Payments for students and trainees
If you’re studying, training or doing an Australian Apprenticeship, you may be eligible for Youth Allowance for students and apprentices, Austudy, ABSTUDY or Assistance for Isolated Children.
Offsets and rebates
Tax offsets (sometimes called tax rebates) reduce how much tax you pay on your taxable income. If you are disabled or care for someone with disability, you may be able to reduce your tax.
Disability Support Pension
You may be eligible for the Disability Support Pension to provide you with long-term (ongoing) financial support if you are aged over 16 with a physical, intellectual or mental condition that stops you from working.
Mobility Allowance
You may be eligible to receive help with travel costs for work, study or looking for work if you have a disability, illness or injury that means you can’t use public transport.
Medicare Safety Net
If you need to see a doctor or get tests regularly, the Medicare Safety Net helps to lower your costs. When you spend over a certain amount in a year, you will get some of the money back. If you’re enrolled in Medicare, you’re eligible for the Medicare Safety Net.