NSW Government

Seniors

Find out about concessions available to seniors, how to apply for the Age Pension, and get help with decisions about your future legal, health and financial needs.

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Apply for the Age Pension

The Age Pension is the main income support payment for people who have reached pension age.

To get the Age Pension, you’ll need to be the qualifying age or older, and meet residency rules.

Learn more about applying for the Age Pension.

You can also apply at a Services Australia Service Centre or phone them on 132 300 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm).

COVID-19 advice for seniors

How the COVID-19 restrictions affect you and where you can get support and information including advice about leaving the house, face masks, going to a place of worship, aged care residences, what to do if you are feeling unwell and who is at higher risk of COVID-19.

Seniors COVID-19 advice

Planning your retirement

A guide for people in NSW who are planning to retire. It can help you manage your money, decide where to live and find support services.

What to do when you've retired

A guide for people in NSW who've retired. There's information about managing your money, housing, health and wellbeing plus work and volunteering options in retirement.

Retirement planning calculator

Find out your income when you retire and what income you're likely to get from super and the age pension.

Have you made a will?

Making a will and end of life plans are among the most important things anyone can do. Having all your documents in place allows you to live with confidence knowing your wishes are covered. And it’s easy.

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Health

Support services

Socialising and inclusion

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