How to claim Carer Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Transitional rate of pension
The transitional rate started in 2009. It's for pensioners who would get a lower pension rate if we used the new income test.
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.
Residence rules for Carer Payment
To be eligible for Carer Payment you must meet the residence rules.
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.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Carer Allowance rules for the person you care for
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)
Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.