Breaks from caring when you get Carer Allowance
You can still get Carer Allowance if you take a break from providing care or your care receiver is in hospital.
Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 support
If you’ve been directly affected by this disaster, we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to help you.
How much NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - AGDRP you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
Parental Leave Pay counted as income
We treat Parental Leave Pay as taxable income. This means it counts in your income test for payments from us.
Carer Payment - Medical Report including functional assessment for a child under 16 years form (SA427)
Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Payment.
Change of circumstances when you get the continence aids payment
It’s important to tell us about changes to your circumstances that may affect your Continence Aids Payment Scheme payment.
Rules if you transferred from Wife Pension to Carer Payment
The rules for Carer Payment if you transferred from Wife Pension.
How to manage your Essential Medical Equipment Payment
Your options and obligations for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).
Responding to an Objection form (CS4243)
Use this form if we have previously notified you that the other parent or carer in your child support case has submitted an objection to a decision.
Carer Allowance income review
To make sure you’re paid correctly, we may review your income.