Carer Supplement

Paid annually if you care for a person with a disability or medical condition, or who is frail aged. You must get certain payments from us to get it.

Annual Carer Supplement payment

From 5 July 2022, we’ll pay eligible carers the Carer Supplement. If you don’t get the payment by 2 August 2022 and think you’re eligible, check how to get it.

Who can get it

You must get a certain payment for 1 July to get Carer Supplement.

How to get it

You don’t need to apply for Carer Supplement. If you’re eligible, we’ll pay the supplement straight into your bank account.

How much you can get

The supplement is up to $600 each year for each eligible payment. You’ll get this amount on top of your regular payment.

How to manage your supplement

Your options for managing Carer Supplement.

Carer Supplement

Annual Carer Supplement payment

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