Who can get Carer Allowance
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
Business details form (MOD F)
Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Income and assets form (SA369)
Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to tell us about your income and assets.
Carer Payment and Carer Allowance - Medical Report for a child under 16 years form (SA431)
Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or Special Disability Trust beneficiary status.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
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.
Proof of Life compliance reviews if you’re older than 80 and live overseas
If you’re older than 80 and live outside Australia you may need to complete a Proof of Life Certificate form.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.