Annual payments for carers start July 5
From 5 July 2022, we’ll pay eligible carers the Carer Supplement. You may also get Child Disability Assistance Payment.
Carer Allowance rules for carers
To get Carer Allowance as a carer you must meet these rules.
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.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
There's no assets test for Carer Allowance but there is an income test.
Who can get Carer Supplement
You must get a certain payment for 1 July to get Carer Supplement.
Carer Payment rules for carers
You must meet these rules to get Carer Payment as a carer.
How much Carer Supplement you can get
The supplement is up to $600 each year for each eligible payment. You’ll get this amount on top of your regular payment.
Who can get Carer Payment
Both the carer and the person they are providing care for need to be eligible.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
On the day you claim, both the carer and the person getting care must meet these rules.
How to manage your Carer Supplement
Your options for managing Carer Supplement.