Social security

Centrelink may assess your assets and your income when determining your qualification for a social security payment.

Your superannuation account balance does not generally count towards the income or assets tests until you reach Age Pension Age or take out an income stream. In addition your family home is not counted as an asset for Social Security purposes.

Your local Centrelink Financial Services Officer (FIS Officer) will be the most help to you in assessing your entitlements. Phone 13 10 21 to make an appointment or visit the website at www.centrelink.gov.au