1 Start Your Retirement
8 Steps
- Recheck when you can access your super using SuperGuide’s Retirement age calculator.
- Recheck all the conditions of release if you’re under age 60 or seeking early access to your super.
- Estimate the tax you’re likely to pay on your super savings when you retire under age 60, or at age 60 and over.
- Investigate the current Age Pension rules.
- Estimate the current value of your assets and income to see if you (or your partner) will be eligiblor the Age Pension.
Check SuperGuide’s Age Pension Calculator to find out how much you could receive. - Explore whether you’ll qualify for the Pensioner Concession Card. Even if you only qualify for a small part-Age Pension, you could still get the card.
- If you are not eligible for the Age Pension, investigate current eligibility rules for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC).
- Apply for the Seniors Card in your home state to access a range of money-saving benefits, including cheaper public transport.