- Aged care calculation of your cost of care
- How to apply online
Supporting documents for an aged care calculation of your cost of care
When applying for an aged care calculation of your cost of care, you’ll need to give us some supporting documents.
Allowances while getting an income support payment
Some work related allowances are assessable income and can affect your payment amount.
- Who should apply
- You own your home
Aged care carer or close relative assessment for aged cost of care
If you’re a carer or close relative of a person moving into an aged care home, you may need to do an assessment.
- Home Equity Access Scheme
- How to manage your loan
Repay your loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You can repay the loan you get under the Home Equity Access Scheme in part or full at any time.
- Rent Assistance
- What you need to do
Rent verification for Rent Assistance
If you get Rent Assistance, we may ask you to verify your rent to make sure you’re getting the right amount.
- Top payments
- Carer Allowance
How to claim Carer Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
- Accessing our services
- Contact us
How to get more information from us
There are different ways to access information from us. You can access information through freedom of information, personal information releases and the Privacy Impact Assessment Register.
- Top payments
- Carer Payment
How much Carer Payment you can get
There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.
- Child Care Subsidy
- How much you can get
The type of child care you use can affect Child Care Subsidy
The amount of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you can get depends on the type of approved child care you use. It also depends on the age of your child.
- Rent Assistance
- Who can get it
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you’re 25 or younger, you may need to meet special rules to get Rent Assistance with an eligible payment.