Most useful information for caring for elderly

Real estate income

This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.

Superannuation

Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.

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.

Income streams

These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.

1. Carer Payment
2. Who can get it

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.

Proving your identity online for Centrelink

How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Payment

How much Carer Payment you can get

There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.

1. Separated parents
2. Most useful information

Separation details form (MOD S)

Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.

1. Carer Allowance
2. Who can get it

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.

1. Looking for work
2. Most useful information

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.