For Family Members and Carers

Help a Senior Get Their Pension

Helping a parent, grandparent, or loved one navigate a pension denial? This guide is designed for family members and carers — with a step-by-step checklist, document guide, and all the tools you need in one place.

Why This Page Exists

The 2024 ANAO report found that 66.5% of Australians over 75 are digitally excluded — they cannot navigate Centrelink's online systems without help. This page is designed for the adult children, grandchildren, and carers who step in to help. You do not need to be logged in to use these tools.

Step-by-Step Guide

A complete checklist of everything you need to do, in the right order

Document Checklist

Every document you need to gather before making the appeal

All Tools in One Place

Links to the Phone Script, Rep-Finder, Document Prep, and AI Assistant

Call for Help Right Now

Welfare Rights Centre — Free legal advice on pension denials1800 226 028
Centrelink Age Pension enquiries132 300
National Seniors Helpline1300 765 050
Commonwealth Ombudsman — If Centrelink is unresponsive1300 362 072