When you leave Australia if you get Carer Payment
Your Carer Payment rate may change when you leave Australia depending on your situation.
Meeting your mutual obligation requirements when you get Carer Allowance
If you’re a job seeker and get Carer Allowance, you can meet your mutual obligations requirements by doing approved activities.
Medical Certificate for Carer Payment (for a child under 16 years of age) - Extension and Reclaim of Episodic Care/Extension of Short Term Care form (SA395)
Use this form to extend short term or episodic care for a child younger than 16 you get Carer Payment for or to reclaim Episodic Carer Payment.
Reviews for Carer Allowance
We may review your income and the level of care you give to check if you can keep Carer Allowance.
Who can get NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - AGDRP
You must meet eligibility rules to get Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).
NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - DRA
Support if you’ve lost income as a direct result of New South Wales east coast severe weather and flooding that started in May 2025.
Medical reviews when you get Carer Allowance
If you’re getting Carer Allowance, we may do a medical review of the person you care for from time to time.
Renew your Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
You can renew your Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card over the phone.
What you get with an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
The Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card gives you discounts.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.