- Carer Payment
- Who can get it
Residence rules for Carer Payment
To be eligible for Carer Payment you must meet the residence rules.
- Centrelink letters online
- You need to know
Your mailing address when you get Centrelink letters online
You should make sure your mailing address is up to date, even if you get Centrelink letters online.
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.
- Who should apply
- You own your home
Aged care carer or close relative assessment for aged cost of care
If you’re a carer or close relative of a person moving into an aged care home, you may need to do an assessment.
When we pre-fill your information
There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill for you.
- Contact us
- How to get more information from us
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.
- How to manage your payment
- Travel outside Australia
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Disability Support Pension
When you get Disability Support Pension, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia. This includes when you’re going on a cruise into international waters.
- Who can get it
- Meeting the work test
Work requirements for Parental Leave Pay
What the work requirements are for Parental Leave Pay.
- Ageing
- Caring for elderly
Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension
In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension.
Immunisation medical contraindication or natural immunity
You may be able to have an immunisation medical contraindication or natural immunity recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) if there is a valid medical reason.