News for Caring for someone

The latest news updates and changes.

Travellers, keep your accommodation details up to date

If you’re on a regular Centrelink payment and travelling, you must tell us about your new accommodation details.

Annual Carer Supplement payments for carers start 3 July 2025

We’ll pay eligible carers the Carer Supplement between 3 July and 1 August 2025.

Annual Child Disability Assistance Payments for carers start 3 July 2025

We’ll pay eligible carers the Child Disability Assistance Payment between 3 July and 1 August 2025.

How we recover money you owe at tax time

We may use your tax refund to pay back money you owe us.

Page last updated: 15 June 2024.

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