Most useful information for caring for someone

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  1. Caring for someone
  2. Getting support

Caring for a child with disability

If you care for a child with disability, there’s support and payments available to help you.

  1. Managing your money
  2. Manage your money

Dealing with debt

Steps to help you manage your debt and take control of your money.

  1. Managing your money
  2. Manage your money

Understanding loans and credit

There are things you should consider when borrowing money. We have information about different types of loans, credit and lenders to help you manage your money.

  1. Carer Payment
  2. How to keep your payment

Change of circumstances while getting Carer Payment

We need to know about changes as they could increase, reduce or stop your Carer Payment.

  1. Carer Payment
  2. Who can get it

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.

  1. Carer Payment
  2. How to keep your 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.

  1. Electronic messaging
  2. How to subscribe

Unsubscribe from electronic messaging

If you don’t want to get electronic messages from us, you can unsubscribe at any time.

  1. Electronic messaging
  2. How to manage your messages

Change how you get electronic messaging

You can change how you get electronic messages from us at any time.

  1. Electronic messaging
  2. How to manage your messages

Update your electronic messaging contact details

If you change your mobile number or email address, you need to tell us straight away.

  1. How to manage your allowance
  2. Reviews

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.

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Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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