Income and assets test for Carer Payment
Your rate of Carer Payment depends on what you get paid in income and own in assets. The person you provide care for also has to have income and assets under certain limits.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
How to get reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $162.60 each fortnight.
Replace a lost or stolen Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card
If your Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card is lost, stolen or ruined, we can post you a new card if you need one.
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.
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.