Who can get Child Disability Assistance Payment
To get this payment, you need to be getting Carer Allowance for a child younger than 16 for a period that includes 1 July.
How to get Carer Supplement
You don’t need to apply for Carer Supplement. If you’re eligible, we’ll pay it straight into your bank account.
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.
How much Child Disability Assistance Payment you can get
You can get up to $1,000 each year for each child who qualifies you for Carer Allowance.
Carer Allowance adjusted taxable income details form (SA489)
Use this form to tell us about your and your partner’s adjusted taxable income for Carer Allowance. This form is for new claims and reviews.
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 Carer Adjustment Payment
To get this payment there are rules you need to meet.
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.
Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)
Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.
Taking time off work if you’re caring for a child or adult
You may need to take time off work to care for someone. We have payments and services to help you.