Most useful information

1. Carer Payment
2. Who can get it

Rules for the person you care for to get Carer Payment

The person you care for must meet rules for you to get Carer Payment.

1. Top payments
2. Special Benefit

Who can get Special Benefit

You may get Special Benefit if you’re not eligible for any other income support and you meet the eligibility rules.

1. Who can get it
2. FTB Part A eligibility

FTB Part A Multiple Birth Allowance

This is for people who get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A and have triplets, quadruplets or more in their care.

1. Disability Support Pension
2. How we assess your claim

Medical evidence for Disability Support Pension

You need to give us medical evidence if you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP), or have a medical review.

1. Recently unemployed
2. Most useful information

Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)

You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.

1. Managing your money
2. Scams and identity theft

How to protect against scams and identity theft

There are actions you can take to protect yourself from scams.

1. Relationship changes
2. Making it official

Confirm your relationship status when making a claim

Learn how to confirm your relationship if you or your partner make an online claim.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Allowance

How much Carer Allowance you can get

Carer Allowance is $162.60 each fortnight.

1. Top payments
2. Home Equity Access Scheme

Who can get a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme

You must meet certain requirements to be eligible for a Home Equity Access Scheme loan.

1. Rent Assistance
2. How to manage your payment

Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance

We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.