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.
Aged care claim for financial hardship assistance form (SA462)
Use this form to claim financial hardship assistance for your aged care costs.
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.
Who should apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care
You should apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care if you’re thinking about accessing aged care services. You can also apply if you’re getting aged care services.
How to claim Essential Medical Equipment Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP). Before you start, check if you can get it.
Who can get NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - AGDRP
You must meet eligibility rules to get Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).
How much West Qld Heavy Rain and Flooding, Mar 2025 - NZDRP you can get
New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
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.