Caring for older Australians
Information and resources to help you care for an older Australian.
Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension
In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension.
Caring for someone with dementia
Resources to help you care for someone with dementia.
Aged care claim for financial hardship assistance form (SA462)
Use this form to claim financial hardship assistance for your aged care costs.
How to transfer to Age Pension online
Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Buying continence aids products
We don’t supply or sell continence aids products.
How much West Qld Heavy Rain and Flooding, Mar 2025 - NZDRP you can get
New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
Who can get Carer Supplement
You must be getting a certain payment for 1 July to get Carer Supplement for that year.
Medical Practitioners - Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) - Medical confirmation form (SA449)
This form is part of the medical assessment for EMEP. It may help cover extra costs of running essential medical equipment, or heating or cooling in your home.
How 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.