Age Pension eligibility in Newcastle is assessed under the same national rules as elsewhere in Australia. Services Australia considers factors such as your age, Australian residency, income and assets, and may also assess whether you qualify for related payments or supplements. You can claim online through myGov linked to Centrelink, or get help from a Centrelink service centre in the Newcastle area. Your eligibility and payment rate are decided by Services Australia, so check the official servicesaustralia.gov.au guidance for current rules and assessment details.