How much Carer Payment you can get
There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.
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.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $162.60 each fortnight.
How much NT Flooding, February to March 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
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.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
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.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.