Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension
In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension.
Who can get Carer Allowance
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
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.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance Medical Report for a person 16 years or over form (SA332A)
Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or Special Disability Trust beneficiary status.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $159.30 each fortnight.
Who can get Carer Payment
To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.