Income and assets form (SA369)
Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to tell us about your income and assets.
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.
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.
Income test for Disability Support Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Separation details form (MOD S)
Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.
How to claim Carer Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $159.30 each fortnight.
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.
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.