Manage the money you get from your payment
We’ve got tips and tools to help you with budgeting, borrowing and credit, and managing debt.
Trust reviews
How we check that you correctly report the income you receive from a trust.
Medical reviews when you get Carer Allowance
If you’re getting Carer Allowance, we may do a medical review of the person you care for from time to time.
Transfer Carer Payment and Carer Allowance from child to adult
You may be getting Carer Payment or Carer Allowance, or both payments. When a child in your care is turning 16, you can transfer your Carer Payment and or Carer Allowance from a child to an adult.
Carer Allowance income review
To make sure you’re paid correctly, we may review your income.
Confirm or update your caring details for Carer Payment
If you get Carer Payment, we may send you a letter asking about your caring details and address. We’ll ask you to confirm or update these details.
Aged care calculation of your cost of care if you get an income support payment
We may have your financial details if you get a relevant income support payment from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Essential Medical Equipment Payment while travelling or living outside Australia
You must be in Australia to get the payment.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.