Carer Allowance
A supplementary payment if you care for someone who needs daily support.
Carer Payment
A payment if you give constant care to someone with disability or a medical condition, or an adult who’s frail aged.
Carer Supplement
An annual payment if you have caring responsibilities and get certain carer or Department of Veterans’ Affairs payments.
Essential Medical Equipment Payment
A yearly payment to help with energy costs to run essential medical equipment or heating or cooling used for medical needs.
Financial Information Service
A free service that can inform and educate you about financial matters.
Carer Adjustment Payment
A one-off payment to support families in financial hardship after a catastrophic event affecting a child younger than 7.
Child Disability Assistance Payment
An annual payment if you get Carer Allowance when looking after a child with disability or medical condition.
Special Disability Trusts
A way for families to plan for the long term care and accommodation needs of someone with a severe disability.
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
A concession card to get cheaper health care and some discounts if you’ve reached Age Pension age.
Early release of superannuation
You can access your superannuation (super) early in limited circumstances.