Carer Allowance rules for the person you care for
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $159.30 each fortnight.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Who can get Carer Payment
To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.
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.
Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance Medical Report for a person 16 years or over form (SA332A)
Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or Special Disability Trust beneficiary status.
Who can get Carer Allowance
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
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.
Getting a payment if you’re a carer
There are payments available to help you if you provide care for someone.
Residence rules for Carer Payment
To be eligible for Carer Payment you must meet the residence rules.