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.
Carer Payment - Income and assets details of the person being cared for - 16 years or over form (SA304(A))
Use this form to tell us about your and your partner’s income and assets if you are aged 16 years or older and being cared for.
While you wait for Carer Allowance
There are some things you can do while you wait for your Carer Allowance claim outcome.
Who can get Nth Qld Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to February 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
You must meet eligibility rules to get Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA).
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Residence rules for Carer Payment
To be eligible for Carer Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Medical Practitioners - Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) - Medical confirmation form (SA449)
This form is part of the medical assessment for EMEP. It may help cover extra costs of running essential medical equipment, or heating or cooling in your home.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.