Exemptions from mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
We can grant principal carers temporary exemptions from their mutual obligation requirements in some family situations.
While you wait for Carer Allowance
There are some things you can do while you wait for your Carer Allowance claim outcome.
How to manage your Essential Medical Equipment Payment
Your options and obligations for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).
What you get with an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
The Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card gives you discounts.
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.
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.
Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.
Carer Allowance - Medical Report for a child under 16 years form (SA426)
Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Allowance.
Assets test for Carer Payment
The assets test helps us work out if you can get paid Carer Payment. It also affects how much you'll get.
Other forms you may need to complete - Carer Allowance
When you make your claim for Carer Allowance, we may ask you to give us more information.