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.
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.
Examples of working while getting Carer Payment
Understand how taking time off caring could affect your Carer Payment.
Medicare online account help - Get your own Medicare card and number
Instructions on how to get your own Medicare card and number using your Medicare online account.
Caring for older Australians
Information and resources to help you care for an older Australian.
Claim for Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) - Health Care Card form (SS456)
Use this form to apply for a Health Care Card in your own name if you are a full time student 25 or younger and your carer previously had a card for you.
Centrelink online account help - Report employment income - Carers
Follow this guide if you get Carer Payment and need to report your paid employment activity income using your Centrelink online account.
How to get Child Disability Assistance Payment
You don’t need to claim for Child Disability Assistance Payment. If you’re eligible, we’ll pay it straight into your bank account.
How to claim Carer Adjustment Payment
You need to complete a form to claim Carer Adjustment Payment.
Supporting documents for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment
When you claim the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP), we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.