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What Is the SA002 Age Pension Application Form?
Let’s start simple: the SA002 is the official Services Australia (Centrelink) form you use to apply for the Commonwealth Age Pension. While some parts can now be done online through myGov, the paper SA002 remains an important option — especially for people who feel more comfortable with physical forms or who have limited internet access.
Think of it as your “snapshot” for Centrelink. It gives them all the key information they need to check your eligibility and calculate how much pension you’ll receive. This includes your personal details, residency history, income and assets, relationship status, and more. Read More
What Is the SA330 Income Stream Product Form?
The SA330 is an official Services Australia form used to collect detailed information about an income stream product – think annuities or superannuation pensions – that you’re receiving or will receive. These income streams can impact how your Age Pension or other payments are calculated, especially under the assets and income tests.
In other words, the government wants to know how much money you’re getting from these products so they can assess your eligibility and payment rates correctly. Read More
What Is the SA369 Income and Assets Form?
The SA369 is officially titled “Income and Assets”. It’s a standard Services Australia form that collects detailed information about what money you have coming in (income) and what you own (assets). This helps Centrelink decide:
- Whether you qualify for a payment at all (under the income and assets tests)
- How much you’ll get paid
Even if you’ve already filled in an application form like the SA002 (Age Pension) or the SA336 (Carer Payment), the SA369 goes deeper. It’s how Centrelink confirms you’re getting exactly the right payment, and that you won’t have any surprise debts later because something was missed. Read More
What Is the SA456 Cost of Home Care Form?
When you or someone you care about is approved for a Home Care Package in Australia, one of the first questions that comes up is: “What will this cost me?”
This is where the SA456 Calculation of Your Cost of Home Care form comes in. It’s the key tool Services Australia (Centrelink) uses to assess how much you may need to contribute towards the cost of your Home Care Package — and it’s one of those forms that can feel intimidating at first glance.
Don’t worry! This guide will walk you through what the SA456 is, who needs to complete it, how income testing works, what’s on the form, and some practical tips for filling it out and lodging it on time. Read More
What Is the SA457 Income and Assets Form?
The SA457 Residential Aged Care Calculation of Your Cost of Care form is an official Services Australia form used by people who are moving into permanent Commonwealth-regulated residential aged care in Australia but who are not already receiving a Centrelink or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) pension or benefit.
This form helps Services Australia (Centrelink) assess how much you can afford to contribute to your aged care costs — specifically your Means Tested Care Fee and your Accommodation Payment.
It’s a crucial part of the means testing process and can make a big difference to the fees you pay and the subsidies you receive. Read More
What Is the SA485 Property Details Form?
The SA485 Residential Aged Care Property Details form is a government form issued by Services Australia (Centrelink) for people who are entering Commonwealth-regulated residential aged care in Australia and who currently receive an Australian pension or income support payment.
The SA485 helps Services Australia collect specific details about any real estate assets you own — most commonly your former family home, farm, or other real property — so that they can accurately calculate your means tested care fees and eligibility for certain subsidies.
The value of your home or property can have a significant impact on how much you will pay for residential aged care. Completing the SA485 correctly ensures you get the right fee assessments and avoids underpaying or overpaying for your care. Read More
What is the SS313 Authorised Person Form?
The SS313 Authorising a Person or Organisation to Enquire or Act on Your Behalf form is a Services Australia (Centrelink) form that lets you give formal permission for another person or organisation Read More