How much Carer Supplement you can get
Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.
Employment income
This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.
Proof of Life compliance reviews if you’re older than 80 and live overseas
If you’re older than 80 and live outside Australia you may need to complete a Proof of Life Certificate form.
Exemptions to the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Update your carer details using your Centrelink online account
You can update your carer details using your online account.
Breaks from caring when you get Carer Allowance
You can still get Carer Allowance if you take a break from providing care.
How to apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care
Follow the steps to apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care.
Aged care calculation of your cost of care if you get an income support payment
We may have your financial details if you get a relevant income support payment from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.