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.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
How much Age Pension you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Age Pension you get.
New robodebt class action settlement
We’re sending notices to eligible group members of the new robodebt class action settlement.
Before claiming Disability Support Pension
We can help you work out if you may be able to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Reporting fraud
If you suspect someone may be committing fraud against Medicare, Centrelink or Child Support, you should report it.
How much Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence you can get
You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or circumstance.
Who can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you meet certain conditions.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $159.30 each fortnight.
Get a Centrelink payment
Find out about payments and services, setting up online accounts and claiming.