Change of circumstances while getting Carer Payment
We need to know about changes as they could increase, reduce or stop your Carer Payment.
Travel outside Australia rules for Carer Payment
There are rules about when you can get Carer Payment when you or the person you care for travel outside Australia. You must meet the Carer Payment rules at all times.
Breaks from caring when you get Carer Payment
You can still get Carer Payment if you take a break from providing care or the person getting care is in hospital.
Unsubscribe from electronic messaging
If you don’t want to get electronic messages from us, you can unsubscribe at any time.
Change how you get electronic messaging
You can change how you get electronic messages from us at any time.
Breaks from caring when you get Carer Allowance
You can still get Carer Allowance if you take a break from providing care or your care receiver is in hospital.
Medical reviews when you get Carer Allowance
If you’re getting Carer Allowance, we may do a medical review of the person you care for from time to time.
Transfer Carer Payment and Carer Allowance from child to adult
You may be getting Carer Payment or Carer Allowance, or both payments. When a child in your care is turning 16, you can transfer your Carer Payment and or Carer Allowance from a child to an adult.
Carer Allowance income review
To make sure you’re paid correctly, we may review your income.
Other forms you may need to complete - Carer Payment
When you make your claim for Carer Payment, we may ask you to give us more information.