Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
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.
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.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
Rules for caring for multiple people and get Carer Payment
When you care for multiple people there are different rules for Carer Payment
How much Qld Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
Income and assets test for Carer Payment
Your rate of Carer Payment depends on what you get paid and own. The person you provide care for also has to have income and assets under certain limits.
How to claim Carer Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.