Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
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.
Annual Carer Supplement payments for carers start 3 July 2025
We’ll pay eligible carers the Carer Supplement between 3 July and 1 August 2025.
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.
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.
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.
Income and assets form (SA369)
Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to tell us about your income and assets.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $159.30 each fortnight.
How to claim Carer Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Income and assets test for Carer Payment
Your rate of Carer Payment depends on what you get paid and own. The person you provide care for also has to have income and assets under certain limits.