How to claim Carer Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Carer Payment and Carer Allowance - Medical Report for a child under 16 years form (SA431)
Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or Special Disability Trust beneficiary status.
How much Qld Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
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.
How to claim the Qld Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
There are 3 steps to claim Disaster Recovery Allowance.
Carer Supplement
An annual payment if you have caring responsibilities and get certain carer or Department of Veterans’ Affairs payments.
Working while you get Carer Payment
You may still get Carer Payment if you work up to 100 hours in a 4 week period. There are rules you need to meet.
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.
Getting support if you’re caring for someone
If you care for someone, there are payments and services available to support you and the person you care for.