- Caring for someone
- Getting support
Getting a payment if you’re a carer
There are payments available to help you if you provide care for someone.
Working while you get Disability Support Pension (DSP)
You may be able to work and still get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
- How much you can get
- Hours of subsidised child care
Recognised participation types for Child Care Subsidy
Recognised participation types for Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
- Top payments
- Carer Payment
How much Carer Payment you can get
There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.
- Top payments
- Carer Payment
Who can get Carer Payment
To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.
- Medicare online account
- How to get help
Accessibility for Medicare online account
Our online account services must be accessible and designed to meet the needs of everyone.
- Centrelink letters online
- You need to know
Your mailing address when you get Centrelink letters online
You should make sure your mailing address is up to date, even if you get Centrelink letters online.
- Age Pension
- How to claim
Supporting documents for Age Pension
When claiming Age Pension, we’ll ask you for some supporting documents to support your claim for Age Pension.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.