How much is the Age Pension in Australia 2026?

The Age Pension in Australia is $1,116.30 per fortnight (every 2 weeks) for a single person and $840.40 per fortnight each for couples in 2026. To receive the maximum rate, you must be 67 years old or older, have lived in Australia for at least 10 years, and pass the income and assets tests. The income test permits up to $204/fortnight in other income before the pension reduces. The assets test allows up to $295,500 in assets for a single homeowner (excluding the family home). Claim via myGov / Centrelink at servicesaustralia.gov.au.

What is JobSeeker payment?

JobSeeker Payment is Australia's main working-age income support for people who are between jobs, have an illness or injury, or are caring for a sick person. In 2026, the fortnightly rate is $762.70 for a single person (with no children). To receive the payment, you must be aged 22 to 66 years, an Australian resident, meet an income test, and actively be looking for work. Apply via myGov at servicesaustralia.gov.au.

How to apply for NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds individualized support for Australians under 65 with permanent and significant disability. To apply, you must be under 65, an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and have a permanent disability that affects your ability to participate in daily activities. Contact NDIA at ndis.gov.au or call 1800 800 110. Once approved, an NDIS planner helps create your support plan with funding for therapy, equipment, accommodation and other disability supports.

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Australian Government Benefits 2026

Australia's social security system is administered by Services Australia (Centrelink). Key payments: Age Pension, JobSeeker, Family Tax Benefit (FTB), Disability Support Pension (DSP), and NDIS for disability. Currency: AUD ($).

$1,116.30/fn Age Pension (single)

$762.70/fn JobSeeker

$222.04/fn FTB-A / child

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Welfare model: Liberal (means-tested, income/assets tests). Most Centrelink payments are subject to income and assets tests. The NDIS is separately funded and individualized. Medicare provides universal health coverage. Amounts are 2026 fortnightly (fn) rates unless otherwise noted. All payments are in AUD.

Australian Centrelink Payments — 2026 rates

Payment	Category	Amount (AUD)	Frequency	Agency	Main conditions	Official source
Age Pension	Retraite	$1,116.30/fn (single)	Fortnightly	Services Australia	Age 67+ AU resident ≥10 years Income + assets tested	servicesaustralia.gov.au
JobSeeker Payment	Chômage / Emploi	$762.70/fn (single)	Fortnightly	Services Australia	Age 22–66 AU resident Actively seeking work	servicesaustralia.gov.au
Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB-A)	Famille	$222.04/fn / child	Fortnightly	Services Australia	Child <20 years (or 22 if studying) AU resident Income tested	servicesaustralia.gov.au
Family Tax Benefit Part B (FTB-B)	Famille	$183.24/fn (family)	Fortnightly	Services Australia	1 parent at home Child <13 (or 18 if disabled) Income tested	servicesaustralia.gov.au
Disability Support Pension (DSP)	Handicap	$1,116.30/fn (single)	Fortnightly	Services Australia	Permanent significant disability Age <67 AU resident, income/assets tested	servicesaustralia.gov.au
Parenting Payment	Famille	$916.50/fn (single parent)	Fortnightly	Services Australia	Single parent Child <8 years AU resident, income tested	servicesaustralia.gov.au
NDIS National Disability Insurance	Handicap	Individualized funding	Variable	NDIA	Age <65 Permanent significant disability AU citizen/permanent resident	ndis.gov.au
Child Care Subsidy (CCS)	Famille / Enfance	up to 90% child care fees	Monthly	Services Australia	Child <13 years Approved child care Parental work/study/training	servicesaustralia.gov.au
Rent Assistance	Logement	$211.20/fn max	Fortnightly	Services Australia	Renting (not public housing) Receiving Centrelink payment Rent above threshold	servicesaustralia.gov.au
Carer Payment	Famille / Dépendance	$1,116.30/fn	Fortnightly	Services Australia	Full-time carer of person with DSP/Age Pension Cannot work full-time AU resident, income/assets tested	servicesaustralia.gov.au

Frequently asked questions about Australian government benefits

How much is the Age Pension in Australia 2026?

The Age Pension in Australia is $1,116.30 per fortnight (every 2 weeks) for a single person and $840.40 per fortnight each for couples in 2026. To receive the maximum rate, you must be 67 years old or older, have lived in Australia for at least 10 years, and pass the income and assets tests.

The income test permits up to $204/fortnight in other income before the pension reduces. The assets test allows up to $295,500 in assets for a single homeowner (excluding the family home). Claim via myGov / Centrelink at servicesaustralia.gov.au.
What is JobSeeker payment?

JobSeeker Payment is Australia's main working-age income support for people who are between jobs, have an illness or injury, or are caring for a sick person. In 2026, the fortnightly rate is $762.70 for a single person (with no children). To receive the payment, you must be aged 22 to 66 years, an Australian resident, and meet an income test.

You must actively be looking for work and report your job search efforts fortnightly to Centrelink. Centrelink can waive the waiting period in emergencies. Apply via myGov at servicesaustralia.gov.au.
How to apply for NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds individualized support for Australians under 65 with permanent and significant disability. To apply, you must be under 65, an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and have a permanent disability that affects your ability to participate in daily activities.

Contact NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency) at ndis.gov.au or call 1800 800 110. Once your access request is approved, an NDIS planner helps create your support plan with funding for therapy, equipment, accommodation and other disability supports. You can self-manage, use a plan manager, or have NDIA manage your funding.