Who can get it

You must meet these rules to get Carer Payment as a carer.

A care receiver 16 years or older must meet these rules for you to get Carer Payment.

A child under 16 must meet these rules for their carer to be eligible for Carer Payment.

Both the carer and the person getting care must meet these rules.

If you've recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.

We consider care to be exchanged care in certain circumstances.

We use medical reports to check if we can pay you Carer Payment. Health professionals who treat the person you are providing care for must complete these reports.

The transitional rate started in 2009. It's for pensioners who would get a lower rate if we used the new income test.

Your rate of Carer Payment depends on what you earn and own. The person you provide care for also has to have income and assets under certain limits.