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.
Aged care claim for financial hardship assistance form (SA462)
Use this form to claim financial hardship assistance for your aged care costs.
How much Vic Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
Residential aged care calculation of your cost of care form (SA457)
Use this form to give us your financial details. Don’t use this form if you get a relevant income support payment.
Centrelink online account help - Withdraw a nominee request
Instructions on how to withdraw a nominee request made in your Centrelink online account.
Status Resolution Support Services Payment - authorising a person or organisation to enquire on your behalf form (SU698)
Use this form to arrange for another person or organisation to enquire with us on your behalf about your Status Resolution Support Services payment.
Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)
Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.
How much Carer Adjustment Payment you can get
You can get a one-off payment to help care for your child.
Carer Payment and Carer Allowance review of care provided - Caring for a person 16 years or over form (SA010)
Use this form to tell us about the level of care you personally provide for a person 16 years or over.