Most useful information for caring for elderly

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  2. Gifting

When gifting exceptions apply

We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.

Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink

How to prove who you are over the phone.

  1. Top payments
  2. Carer Payment

How much Carer Payment you can get

There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.

Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia

We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.

  1. Asset types
  2. Gifting

How much you can gift

Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.

  1. Relationship changes
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Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)

Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.

Real estate assets

Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.

Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim

When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.

  1. Caring for someone
  2. Most useful information

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.

  1. Housing
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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.

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Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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