We have information in different languages about Carer Allowance
Claiming Carer Payment and Carer Allowance
Information for carers
For Centrelink payments and services, you can call our multilingual phone service.
Call the Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre to speak to us about Centrelink payments and services for free.
This fortnightly payment is for you if you give support and care to someone either:
- with disability
- with a medical condition
- who’s frail aged.
This payment is for you if the person you care for needs ongoing daily care for at least 12 months or has a terminal medical condition.
To get this payment you and the person you care for will need to meet some rules. Find out more about if you can get it.
There are other organisations who can help you and the person you care for. Find more about services in your state and getting support.