Financial Support for Carers

Name of Payment Description of Payment Conditions to Qualify for Payment Payment Amount Payment Frequency More Information
Carer Allowance

A supplementary payment if you care for someone who needs daily support
  • Asset Test
  • Income Test
  • Residency Tests
  • Other Requirement
 $144.80 Fortnight Link
Carer Payment

A payment if you give constant care to someone with disability or a medical condition, or an adult who’s frail aged.
  • Asset Test
  • Income Test
  • Residency Tests
  • Other Requirement
 $1,002.50 Fortnight Link
Carer Supplement

An annual payment if you have caring responsibilities and get certain carer or Department of Veterans’ Affairs payments. This payment doesn’t add to your taxable income.
  • Asset Test
  • Income Test
  • Residency Tests
  • Other Requirement
 $600 Annually Link