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.
While you wait for your Carer Payment claim
There are some things you can do while you wait to hear about your Carer Payment claim.
How to claim Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
Complete the following steps to claim an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Evidence for Essential Medical Equipment Payment
We may ask you for some evidence to prove you’re eligible for an Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).
How to manage Carer Payment
When we’ll contact you about your options for Carer Payment.
NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - AGDRP
A lump sum payment to help people affected by New South Wales east coast severe weather and flooding that started in May 2025.
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.
Caring for myself while caring for someone
If you care for someone, it’s important to make sure you’re also taking care of yourself. There’s support available to help you do this.
Who can get Carer Adjustment Payment
To get this payment there are rules you need to meet.