The pension rate will increase on 20 September 2025
The payment rates for Age Pension, Carer Payment, and Disability Support Pension are increasing from 20 September 2025.
How much Carer Supplement you can get
Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.
How to claim Essential Medical Equipment Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP). Before you start, check if you can get it.
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme
A group of payments for parents and carers of children who can't go to a local state school. This could be because of geographical isolation, disability or special needs.
Parent Pathways
If you’re a parent or carer for a child under 6 years, you may be able to get help to meet your personal, study or work goals.
Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
A concession card to get cheaper health care and some discounts if you’re a student and had a Carer Allowance Health Care Card when you turned 16.
While you wait for Carer Allowance
There are some things you can do while you wait for your Carer Allowance claim outcome.
How to claim the Qld Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
There are 3 steps to claim Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment.
Centrelink online account help - Add a nominee
Instructions on how to add a nominee using your Centrelink online account.
Change of circumstances while getting Carer Payment
We need to know about changes as they could increase, reduce or stop your Carer Payment.