Carer Supplement

This is an annual payment of up to $600, paid automatically if you get:

You must be getting a certain carer or Department of Veterans’ Affairs payments to get Carer Supplement.

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

Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.

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