Breaks from caring when you get Carer Allowance
You can still get Carer Allowance if you take a break from providing care.
How to manage Carer Allowance
Understand your options and obligations for Carer Allowance.
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.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Who can get Essential Medical Equipment Payment and how much you can get
To get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) you must meet the eligibility requirements.
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
While you wait for Carer Allowance
There are some things you can do while you wait for your Carer Allowance claim outcome.
Avoid committing fraud
Do the right thing and avoid committing fraud by keeping your details with us up to date.
How much Nth Qld Floods, Jan - Feb 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
Adjusted taxable income for Carer Allowance
We use your adjusted taxable income to work out if you can get Carer Allowance.