Residence rules for Carer Payment
To be eligible for Carer Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Working while you get Carer Payment
You may still get Carer Payment if you work up to 100 hours in a 4 week period. There are rules you need to meet.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
How much Carer Adjustment Payment you can get
You can get a one-off payment to help care for your child.
Income and assets form (SA369)
Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to tell us about your income and assets.
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
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.
Who can get the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You need to meet eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).