How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Rules for the person you care for to get Carer Payment
The person you care for must meet rules for you to get Carer Payment.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
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.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Private Trust form (MOD PT)
Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.
Claim for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card form (SA296)
Use this form to claim a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you are age pension age.
Assets test for Carer Payment
The assets test helps us work out if you can get paid Carer Payment. It also affects how much you'll get.
Essential Medical Equipment Payment
A yearly payment to help with energy costs to run essential medical equipment or heating or cooling used for medical needs.