- Top payments
- Carer Allowance
Who can get Carer Allowance
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
- Carer Payment
- Who can get it
Rules for the person you care for to get Carer Payment
The person you care for must meet rules for you to get Carer Payment.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
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- Telephone Allowance
How much Telephone Allowance you can get
Whether you get the basic rate or full rate of Telephone Allowance depends on your situation.
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- JobSeeker Payment
How to report and manage your JobSeeker Payment
To keep getting JobSeeker Payment you need to report every 2 weeks. You also need to keep meeting your mutual obligation requirements.
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- International social security agreements
How to claim a payment under a social security agreement if you’re in Australia
The steps to claim under a social security agreement if you’re claiming when you’re in Australia.
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- International social security agreements
Which countries have international social security agreements with Australia
Australia has agreements with a number of countries to share responsibility for social security coverage.
- Relationship changes
- Most useful information
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.