Carer Allowance

A supplementary payment if you care for someone who needs daily support.

We have information in different languages about Carer Allowance

For Centrelink payments and services, you can call our multilingual phone service.

Call the Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre to speak to us about Centrelink payments and services for free.

This fortnightly payment is for you if you give support and care to someone either:

  • with disability
  • with a medical condition
  • who’s frail aged.

This payment is for you if the person you care for needs ongoing daily care for at least 12 months or has a terminal medical condition.

Carer Allowance is $153.50 fortnightly.

To get this payment you and the person you care for will need to meet some rules. Read more about if you can get it.

There are other organisations who can help you and the person you care for. Read more about services in your state and getting support.

Page last updated: 11 July 2024.
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