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.
Caring for someone with dementia
Resources to help you care for someone with dementia.
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.
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.
How much Carer Adjustment Payment you can get
You can get a one-off payment to help care for your child.
Who can get the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You need to meet eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).
Providing more information for your Continence Aids Payment Scheme application
You may need to give us extra documents as part of your CAPS application.
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.
Who can get Carer Supplement
You must be getting a certain payment for 1 July to get Carer Supplement for that year.