Rules for the person you care for to get Carer Payment
The person you care for must meet rules for you to get Carer Payment.
Carer Payment - Income and assets details of the person being cared for - 16 years or over form (SA304(A))
Use this form to tell us about your and your partner’s income and assets if you are aged 16 years or older and being cared for.
Your Centrelink payments when you move into an aged care home
Moving into an aged care home may change your income support payment. Some income support payments can be paid directly to your aged care provider.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Information you need to know about reporting employment and using the Earnings Worksheet form (SU505(i))
Information about how your payment is affected by income from full time, part time or casual employment and what other assistance we may also provide.
Breaks from caring when you get Carer Payment
You can still get Carer Payment if you take a break from providing care or the person getting care is in hospital.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Supporting documents for an aged care calculation of your cost of care
When applying for an aged care calculation of your cost of care, you’ll need to give us some supporting documents.
Unscheduled reporting
If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.
Residential aged care calculation of your cost of care form (SA457)
Use this form to give us your financial details. Don’t use this form if you get a relevant income support payment.