Super and the age pension

What is the Age Pension?

The Age Pension is like the superhero of government income support payments for older Australians. It's designed to provide some much-needed assistance when you reach retirement age.

The best part is that many people are actually eligible to receive this support. It's like a helping hand from the government to ensure you're taken care of as you navigate your golden years.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for the age pension, you need to be

• aged 67 or over

• an Australian resident for at least 10 years

• under the income and assets test limits set by Centrelink

For full eligibility requirements and information about income and asset test limits, head to the Services Australia website.

How much can you get?

The amount you could receive depends on your unique circumstances.

When you apply for the Age Pension, they'll ask you to complete an income and asset test. This test is like a friendly evaluation that helps determine the level of support you'll receive. It considers things like your income and assets to give you a clear picture of what to expect.

If you’re single, the maximum you could get is $971.501 per week.

If you’re in a couple, the maximum you could receive is $1464.601 per week.

1amounts are updated every March and September. These amounts are correct as of 16 May 2023.

How much can you get?

Applying for the Age Pension is all done through Centrelink.

Once you qualify, Centrelink will consider various factors to determine how much you'll receive. And guess what? Your GuildSuper pension info is one of those important things they'll consider.

We’ll send your pension details to Centrelink at least once a year, so you need to make sure that the personal details we have on file match with Centrelink's records. Log in to your account and double-check your personal details.