Rules for the person you care for to get Carer Payment
The person you care for must meet rules for you to get Carer Payment.
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 report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Carer Allowance income review
To make sure you’re paid correctly, we may review your income.
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 transfer to Age Pension online
Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
Your Centrelink payments when you move into an aged care home
Moving into an aged care home may change your income support payment. Some income support payments can be paid directly to your aged care provider.