Carer Allowance rules for the person you care for
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
Who can get Carer Allowance
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
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 Essential Medical Equipment Payment and how much you can get
To get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) you must meet the eligibility requirements.
Who can get Carer Payment
To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.
Claim for Essential Medical Equipment Payment form (SA440)
Use this form if you are claiming for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).
How much Carer Payment you can get
There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.
Who can get Carer Supplement
You must be getting a certain payment for 1 July to get Carer Supplement for that year.
How much Carer Supplement you can get
Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.