Service Pension Rates
Unless specifically mentioned, the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple".
For pensions assessed under the pre-20 September 2009 rules, refer to the "Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits” table.
Service pension
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$615.80 |
$615.80 |
|
Pension supplement |
$56.10 |
$56.10 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$671.90 |
$671.90 |
|
Partnered – each |
$464.20 |
$464.20 |
|
Pension supplement |
$42.30 |
$42.30 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$506.50 |
$506.50 |
Ceiling rates
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Income Support Supplement (ISS) |
$202.50 |
$202.50 |
|
Veteran SP War Widow/Widower |
$202.50 |
$202.50 |
Rent Assistance rates
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$111.80 |
$111.80 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$105.40 |
$105.40 |
|
Illness separated – each |
$111.80 |
$111.80 |
|
Shared renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$74.53 |
$74.53 |
Child-related Rent Assistance is paid as part of the Family Tax Benefit through the
Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years.
Rent Assistance thresholds
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$99.40 |
$99.40 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$162.00 |
$162.00 |
|
Illness separated – each |
$99.40 |
$99.40 |
|
Shared renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$99.40 |
$99.40 |
Child-related Rent Assistance is paid as part of the Family Tax Benefit through the
Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years.
Crisis payment
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$335.95 |
$335.95 |
|
Partnered – each |
$253.25 |
$253.25 |
Lump Sum Advance
|
Not a member of a couple |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum advance amount |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
|
Fortnightly repayment amount |
$38.46 |
$38.46 |
|
Partnered – each |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum advance amount |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
|
Fortnightly repayment amount |
$38.46 |
$38.46 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/january-2010/service-pension-rates