Employment income
This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
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.
Who can get Carer Payment
To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.
How to claim Carer Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Carer Allowance Questionnaire - Carer not living with the person for whom care is being provided form (SA381)
Use this form to tell us about the personal care you provide for a person 16 or over, who you don't live with.
Residential aged care calculation of your cost of care form (SA457)
Use this form to give us your financial details. Don’t use this form if you get a relevant income support payment.
Carer Payment and Carer Allowance review of care provided - Caring for a person 16 years or over form (SA010)
Use this form to tell us about the level of care you personally provide for a person 16 years or over.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.