How to manage Carer Allowance
Understand your options and obligations for Carer Allowance.
How to get Carer Supplement
You don’t need to apply for Carer Supplement. If you’re eligible, we’ll pay it straight into your bank account.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
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.
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.
Who can get Vic Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
You must meet eligibility rules to get Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).
Transitional rate of pension
The transitional rate started in 2009. It's for pensioners who would get a lower pension rate if we used the new income test.
Who can get Carer Payment
To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.
Real estate details form (MOD R)
Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.
Income test for Carer Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Carer Payment.