Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension
In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension.
Caring for older Australians
Information and resources to help you care for an older Australian.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
How much Carer Supplement you can get
Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.
Who can get Carer Supplement
You must be getting a certain payment for 1 July to get Carer Supplement for that year.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $159.30 each fortnight.
Carer Allowance rules for the person you care for
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
Who can get Carer Allowance
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
How much you can get on the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
Information about how much you can get, how we pay and why it won’t count as income.
How much NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - AGDRP you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.