Exemptions from mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
We can grant principal carers temporary exemptions from their mutual obligation requirements in some family situations.
Centrelink online account help - Add a nominee
Instructions on how to add a nominee using your Centrelink online account.
Travel outside Australia rules for Carer Payment
There are rules about when you can get Carer Payment when you or the person you care for travel outside Australia. You must meet the Carer Payment rules at all times.
How much Vic Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
How much Nth Qld Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance you can get
How much you get depends on your circumstances.
Claim for Essential Medical Equipment Payment form (SA440)
Use this form if you are claiming for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).
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).
How to claim Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
Complete the following steps to claim an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Child Care Subsidy changes to help eligible families
From 5 January 2026, Child Care Subsidy (CCS) eligible families can get at least 72 hours of subsidised child care per fortnight or 3 days per week.
While you wait for Carer Allowance
There are some things you can do while you wait for your Carer Allowance claim outcome.