Representative authority form (CS3042)
Use this form to authorise another person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf about your child support case.
Steps to claim financial hardship assistance with aged care costs
Complete the following steps to claim aged care financial hardship assistance with the cost of aged care.
Proof of Life compliance reviews if you’re older than 80 and live overseas
If you’re older than 80 and live outside Australia you may need to complete a Proof of Life Certificate form.
Transfer Carer Payment and Carer Allowance from child to adult
You may be getting Carer Payment or Carer Allowance, or both payments. When a child in your care is turning 16, you can transfer your Carer Payment and or Carer Allowance from a child to an adult.
Preparing for Support at Home
If you’re getting a Home Care Package, your aged care provider can help you understand how much you may need to contribute under Support at Home.
How to get Carer Supplement
You don’t need to apply for Carer Supplement. If you’re eligible, we’ll pay it straight into your bank account.
Change of circumstances when you get Carer Allowance
We need to know about changes as they could increase, reduce or stop your Carer Allowance or Carer Allowance Health Care Card.
Examples of working while getting Carer Payment
Understand how taking time off caring could affect your Carer Payment.
Express Plus Centrelink mobile app help - Set up app
Instructions on how to sign in and set up the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
How to manage Carer Payment
When we’ll contact you about your options for Carer Payment.