If you're a former prisoner of war, we offer extra financial help. This may be an amount we pay you once, a fortnightly deposit, or help with certain fees and charges for aged care. Your family may also get some benefits.

Benefits for prisoners of war and their dependants

We provide extra benefits and payments to you and your family if you were a prisoner of war

Prisoner of war recognition supplement

A tax-free payment we make to civilians and to veterans.

Services and support to help you access aged care

Help for former prisoners of war and Victoria Cross recipients who are moving into aged care

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