How much Carer Supplement you can get
Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.
Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
A concession card to get cheaper health care and some discounts if you’re a student and had a Carer Allowance Health Care Card when you turned 16.
Carer Adjustment Payment
A one-off payment to support families in financial hardship after a catastrophic event affecting a child younger than 7.
Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
Support if you’ve lost income as a direct result of Victoria bushfires that started in January 2026.
Breaks from caring when you get Carer Payment
You can still get Carer Payment if you take a break from providing care or the person getting care is in hospital.
Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance - Care Needs Assessment (for a child under 16 years) form (SA394)
Use this form to identify care needs as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or both.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Claim for a Health Care Card form (SS050)
Use this form to claim a Low Income Health Care Card or a Health Care Card for a foster child.
Parent Pathways
If you’re a parent or carer for a child under 6 years, you may be able to get help to meet your personal, study or work goals.
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.