Most useful information

1. Caring for someone
2. Most useful information

Information you need to know about your claim for Carer Payment and Carer Allowance form (CI002)

Information about your claim for Carer Payment and Carer Allowance.

1. Caring for someone
2. Most useful information

Carer Payment - Medical Report for a child under 16 years form (SA428)

Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Payment.

1. Caring for someone
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Carer Allowance adjusted taxable income details form (SA489)

Use this form to tell us about your and your partner’s adjusted taxable income for Carer Allowance. This form is for new claims and reviews.

1. Caring for someone
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Centrelink online account help - Report employment income - Carers

If you get Carer Payment, follow this guide to report your paid employment activity income using your Centrelink online account.

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.

How to subscribe for electronic messaging

Subscribe to get important text messages or emails from us.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Adjustment Payment

How to apply for a Carer Adjustment Payment

You need to complete a form to apply for a Carer Adjustment Payment.

1. Top payments
2. Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card

Who can get an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card

You can get an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card if you meet certain criteria.

1. Caring for someone
2. Most useful information

Support for non parent carers

We provide support to grandparents, legal guardians and other family members who provide full time care for a child.

1. Health and disability
2. Caring for someone

Taking time off work if you’re caring for a child or adult

You may care for someone and need to take time off work. We have payments and services that can help you.