Where can I find the official rules for pension supplement?

The official source is Services Australia. All information on this page is checked against that source and dated October 2026.

Is this guide up to date?

This guide was last checked in October 2026. Centrelink rates and rules change — always verify against the official source before making decisions.

Can I use this guide to make a claim?

This guide will help you understand your entitlements and prepare your claim, but you must submit the actual claim through myGov or at a Centrelink service centre.

Pension Supplement: what it is and how much you get

What is the Pension Supplement?

The Pension Supplement was created in 2009 to combine the GST Supplement, Pharmaceutical Allowance, Utilities Allowance, and Telephone Allowance into a single payment. It is paid automatically with your fortnightly pension — you don't need to apply separately.

It has two components:

Minimum Pension Supplement: A base amount you always receive. From 20 September 2026: $44.80/fn (single) · $33.80/fn each (partnered).
Pension Supplement top-up: The remainder. This can be paid quarterly rather than fortnightly if you prefer — select quarterly payment through myGov.

Current rates (from 20 September 2026)

The total Pension Supplement (included in the maximum pension rates below):

Single: $83.20/fn
Partnered (each): $62.70/fn

This is included in the published maximum pension rate of $1,237.70/fn (single). It is not an additional payment on top of that figure.

Source: Services Australia — Pension Supplement. Full rate schedule: DSS Guide to Australian Government Payments.

Who receives it?

The Pension Supplement is paid to recipients of:

Allowance recipients (JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, Austudy) receive the Energy Supplement instead — a smaller addition included in their maximum rate.

Overseas absence

If you go overseas temporarily, the Pension Supplement usually continues for the first 6 weeks. After that, only the minimum Pension Supplement is paid. Source: Services Australia — Payments while outside Australia.