Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
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.
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.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $153.50 each fortnight.
Eligible equipment for Essential Medical Equipment Payment
You can only get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) if you use certain equipment in your home.
Who can get Carer Payment
To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.
Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance Medical Report for a person 16 years or over form (SA332A)
Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or Special Disability Trust beneficiary status.
Income and assets test for Carer Payment
Your rate of Carer Payment depends on what you get paid and own. The person you provide care for also has to have income and assets under certain limits.
How to claim Carer Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.