Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Assets test for Carer Payment
The assets test helps us work out if you can get paid Carer Payment. It also affects how much you'll get.
Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.
Working while you get Carer Payment
You may still get Carer Payment if you work up to 100 hours in a 4 week period. There are rules you need to meet.
Getting support if you’re caring for someone
If you care for someone, there are payments and services available to support you and the person you care for.
Carer Payment - Income and assets details of the person being cared for - 16 years or over form (SA304(A))
Use this form to tell us about your and your partner’s income and assets if you are aged 16 years or older and being cared for.
Essential Medical Equipment Payment
A yearly payment to help with energy costs to run essential medical equipment or heating or cooling used for medical needs.
Other forms you may need to complete - Carer Payment
When you make your claim for Carer Payment, we may ask you to give us more information.
Other forms you may need to complete - Carer Allowance
When you make your claim for Carer Allowance, we may ask you to give us more information.
Carer Payment and Carer Allowance review of care provided - Caring for a person 16 years or over form (SA010)
Use this form to tell us about the level of care you personally provide for a person 16 years or over.