Rules for the person you care for to get Carer Payment
The person you care for must meet rules for you to get Carer Payment.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
How to claim Carer Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
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.
Who can get the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You need to meet eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).
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.
Residence rules for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
To be eligible for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme you must meet residency requirements.
Rules for caring for multiple people and get Carer Payment
When you care for multiple people there are different rules for Carer Payment
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.