Caring for older Australians
Information and resources to help you care for an older Australian.
Who can get Carer Payment
To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Eligible equipment for Essential Medical Equipment Payment
You can only get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) if you use certain equipment in your home.
Residence rules for Carer Payment
To be eligible for Carer Payment you must meet the residence rules.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
How to claim Carer Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.