What are the alternative names for essential medical equipment
Sometimes eligible medical equipment for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) might have a different name.
Transfer Carer Payment and Carer Allowance from child to adult
You may be getting Carer Payment or Carer Allowance, or both payments. When a child in your care is turning 16, you can transfer your Carer Payment and or Carer Allowance from a child to an adult.
Who can get Carer Supplement
You must be getting a certain payment for 1 July to get Carer Supplement for that year.
Child to adult transfer for Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance form (SA432)
Use this form if you cannot complete the Child to Adult Transfer online to tell us about the level of care you personally provide for a person who is turning 16 years.
How to manage Carer Payment
When we’ll contact you about your options for Carer Payment.
While you wait for your Carer Payment claim
There are some things you can do while you wait to hear about your Carer Payment claim.
Heating or cooling for medical needs
You can get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) for heating or cooling used for medical needs.
Who can get an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
You can get an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card if you meet certain criteria.
NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - AGDRP
A lump sum payment that was available to help people affected by New South Wales east coast severe weather and flooding that started in May 2025.
Caring for a child with disability as they get older
There may be different things you need to consider as your child with disability gets older. There’s information and support to help you.