Income test for Carer Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Carer Payment.
Someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support
You can ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support. You can authorise them to speak to us, update your details and get payments for you.
How to claim Carer Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
North Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
Support if you’ve lost income as a direct result of North Queensland Rainfall and Flooding that started in December 2025 to January 2026.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
Assets test for Disability Support Pension
The assets test helps us work out if you can get paid Disability Support Pension. It also affects how much you'll get.
Carer Supplement
An annual payment if you have caring responsibilities and get certain carer or Department of Veterans’ Affairs payments.