Change of circumstances when you get Carer Allowance
We need to know about changes as they could increase, reduce or stop your Carer Allowance or Carer Allowance Health Care Card.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Carer Payment
When you get Carer Payment, you may need to tell us if you or the person you care for are leaving Australia.
Taking a break while caring for someone
If you care for someone and get Carer Payment or Carer Allowance, you can take respite and hospitalisation days each year without your payment stopping.
How to keep your Carer Payment
How to keep us up to date when you’re getting Carer Payment.
When you leave Australia if you get Carer Payment
Your Carer Payment rate may change when you leave Australia depending on your situation.
While you wait for Carer Allowance
There are some things you can do while you wait for your Carer Allowance claim outcome.
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.
Working while you get Carer Payment
You may still get Carer Payment if you work up to 100 hours in a 4 week period. There are rules you need to meet.
Caring for myself while caring for someone
If you care for someone, it’s important to make sure you’re also taking care of yourself. There’s support available to help you do this.
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.