Review of Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance Care Needs Assessment (for a child under 16 years) form (SA417)
Use this form to identify care needs as part of the review of eligibility for Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or both.
Centrelink online account help - Withdraw a nominee request
Instructions on how to withdraw a nominee request made in your Centrelink online account.
Further support announced for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026
If you’ve been affected by this disaster, we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to help you.
More help available for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026
If you’ve been affected by this disaster, we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to help you.
How much Child Disability Assistance Payment you can get
You can get up to $1,000 each year for each child who qualifies you for Carer Allowance.
Who can get Child Disability Assistance Payment
To get this payment, you need to be getting Carer Allowance for a child younger than 16 for a period that includes 1 July.
How to claim Carer Adjustment Payment
You need to complete a form to claim Carer Adjustment Payment.
Who can get Carer Adjustment Payment
To get this payment there are rules you need to meet.
How much Carer Supplement you can get
Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.
How to get Carer Supplement
You don’t need to apply for Carer Supplement. If you’re eligible, we’ll pay it straight into your bank account.