How to manage Carer Payment
When we’ll contact you about your options for Carer Payment.
Caring for a child with disability as they get older
There may be different things you need to consider as your child with disability gets older. There’s information and support to help you.
Change of circumstances while getting Carer Payment
We need to know about changes as they could increase, reduce or stop your Carer Payment.
Annual Child Disability Assistance Payments for carers start 3 July 2025
We’ll pay eligible carers the Child Disability Assistance Payment between 3 July and 1 August 2025.
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.
Centrelink online account help - Add a nominee
Instructions on how to add a nominee using your Centrelink online account.
Executor/Administrator Request for information form (SS524)
Use this form to request information from us regarding a deceased person.
Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)
Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.
Someone else’s Medicare
You can act on behalf of someone else to help manage their Medicare affairs.
Update your electronic messaging contact details
If you change your mobile number or email address, you need to tell us straight away.