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1. Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
2. Centrelink online account help guides

Centrelink online account help - Add a nominee

Instructions on how to add a nominee using your Centrelink online account.

1. Who can get it and how much you can get
2. Eligible equipment

What are the alternative names for essential medical equipment

Sometimes eligible medical equipment for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) might have a different name.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Payment

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.

1. Essential Medical Equipment Payment
2. Who can get it and how much you can get

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).

1. Caring for someone
2. Getting support

Caring for a child with disability as they get older

There may be different things you need to consider as your child with disability gets older. There’s information and support to help you.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Payment

How to manage Carer Payment

When we’ll contact you about your options for Carer Payment.

1. Health and disability
2. Caring for someone

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.

1. New South Wales
2. New South Wales Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, March 2025

NSW Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

A lump sum payment to help people affected by New South Wales Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred that started in March 2025.

1. How to keep your payment
2. Working while you get Carer Payment

Understanding your work hours summary

How to understand your work hours summary in your Centrelink online account.

1. Health and disability
2. Caring for someone

Taking time off work if you’re caring for a child or adult

You may need to take time off work to care for someone. We have payments and services to help you.