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 determine your payment rate.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
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.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $159.30 each fortnight.
How much Carer Payment you can get
There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.
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.
Income test for Disability Support Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.