How to claim Carer Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Heating or cooling for medical needs
You can get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) for heating or cooling used for medical needs.
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.
How much Vic Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
How to transfer to Age Pension online
Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Medical Practitioners - Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) - Medical confirmation form (SA449)
This form is part of the medical assessment for EMEP. It may help cover extra costs of running essential medical equipment, or heating or cooling in your home.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Who can get Vic Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
You must meet eligibility rules to get Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Who can use electronic messaging
You don’t need to have an online account to use electronic messaging.