Carer Allowance rules for the person you care for
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
Public holiday reporting and payment dates
Your reporting and payment dates may change when we close for national public holidays. We may pay you early.
Natural disaster support
Support for people directly affected by a declared natural disaster.
How to claim Carer Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
The Temporary Financial Hardship additional child care subsidy
You need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for Additional Child Care Subsidy Temporary Financial Hardship.
Which payments are eligible for transfer to Age Pension
If you get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Payments you may get in your retirement years
We have payments and services that may support you when you retire.
Family Tax Benefit Part B eligibility
We may pay you Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B if you’re a single parent, a grandparent carer, or if you’re a member of a couple with one main income.
Benefits of a Pensioner Concession Card
With a Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) you can get cheaper medicine, bulk billed doctor visits and help with hearing services.