Change of circumstances when you get Carer Allowance
We need to know about changes as they could increase, reduce or stop your Carer Allowance or Carer Allowance Health Care Card.
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.
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.
Examples of working while getting Carer Payment
Understand how taking time off caring could affect your Carer Payment.
Change of circumstances while getting Carer Payment
We need to know about changes as they could increase, reduce or stop your Carer Payment.
Who can get Carer Adjustment Payment
To get this payment there are rules you need to meet.
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.
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.
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.
Caring for older Australians
Information and resources to help you care for an older Australian.