Most useful information for caring for elderly

1. If you’re employed
2. What to report

Pre-filled information for employment income reporting

There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill for you.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Payment

How much Carer Payment you can get

There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.

1. Meeting the income test
2. What adjusted taxable income is

Paying tax on a Centrelink payment

You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.

Granny flat interest

A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.

1. Top payments
2. Aged care calculation of your cost of care

Who should apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care

You should apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care if you’re thinking about accessing aged care services. You can also apply if you’re getting aged care services.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Allowance

How to claim Carer Allowance

Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.

1. Growing up
2. Most useful information

Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)

Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.

1. Housing
2. Most useful information

Real estate details form (MOD R)

Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Payment

Who can get Carer Payment

To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.

1. Relationship changes
2. Most useful information

Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)

Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.