Nth Qld Floods, Jan - Feb 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
A lump sum payment to help people affected by North Queensland floods that started in January - February 2025.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
Who can get Carer Payment
To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.
Who can get Carer Allowance
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance Medical Report for a person 16 years or over form (SA332A)
Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or Special Disability Trust beneficiary status.
How much Carer Payment you can get
There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.