Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Before claiming Disability Support Pension
We can help you work out if you may be able to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Age Pension payments, concessions and support
There are other payments, concessions and help available for people who get Age Pension.
Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension
In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension.
Get a Centrelink payment
Find out about payments and services, setting up online accounts and claiming.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Repay your loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You can repay the loan you get under the Home Equity Access Scheme in part or full at any time.
Income test for Age Pension
Your income can reduce how much Age Pension we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Age Pension.
Interest rate for loans under the Home Equity Access Scheme
We charge an annual interest rate of 3.95% that compounds each fortnight on the Home Equity Access Scheme loan balance.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $159.30 each fortnight.