Bereavement Allowance is payable for a maximum of 14 weeks after the death of a person’s partner.
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Also in: Health , Relationships , Wills and Estates
Pensions
Information about eligibility for the age pension, disability support pension or carer’s allowances
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/social-security/pensions/
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Crisis payments and rent assistance
If you are in severe financial hardship, have just come out of prison or are recently homeless, or have just arrived in Australia, you may be entitled to a crisis payment to assist you to find accommodation. Some people are also entitled to ongoing rent assistance.
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Also in: Domestic Violence , Housing Support , Support Services , Support services
Concession Cards
Are you eligible for a concession card, such as a healthcare card, seniors card or pension card?
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/social-security/concession-cards/
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Social Security Appeals
Can you challenge a decision to stop or reduce your payments? This page provides information about how to dispute Centrelink decisions.
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/social-security/social-security-appeals/
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Also in: Courts & Tribunals , Women's services , Youth services
Overpayments
If you’ve been paid a pension, benefit or allowance to which you are not entitled (or receive more than you’re entitled to), you may owe a debt to the Commonwealth government. What can you do about it?
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/social-security/income-tax-and-overpayments/
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Also in: Debt
Youth Allowance and Austudy
Information about Youth Allowance and Austudy entitlements and obligations
Sickness allowances
If you have a permanent or temporary illness that affects your ability to work, you may be entitled to a government allowance.
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Also in: Aged Care , Disability Discrimination , Health , Health & Ageing
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