Most useful information for caring for someone

1. Ageing
2. Caring for elderly

Caring for older Australians

Information and resources to help you care for an older Australian.

1. Victoria Bushfires, January 2026
2. Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

How much Vic Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get

Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.

1. North Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026
2. Disaster Recovery Allowance

How to manage your Nth Qld Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance payment

You need to tell us if your circumstances change as this may affect your payment.

Transfer to Age Pension

If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.

1. Caring for someone
2. Most useful information

Carer Allowance adjusted taxable income details form (SA489)

Use this form to tell us about your and your partner’s adjusted taxable income for Carer Allowance. This form is for new claims and reviews.

1. Essential Medical Equipment Payment
2. Who can get it and how much you can get

Heating or cooling for medical needs

You can get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) for heating or cooling used for medical needs.

1. Caring for someone
2. Getting support

Getting a payment if you’re a carer

There are payments available to help you if you provide care for someone.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Allowance

While you wait for Carer Allowance

There are some things you can do while you wait for your Carer Allowance claim outcome.

1. Caring for someone
2. Most useful information

Claim for Essential Medical Equipment Payment form (SA440)

Use this form if you are claiming for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).

1. Carer Allowance
2. How to manage your allowance

Reviews for Carer Allowance

We may review your income and the level of care you give to check if you can keep Carer Allowance.