A payment if you give constant care to someone who has a severe disability, illness, or an adult who is frail aged. To get this you must: be an Australian resident. care for someone who is an Australian resident. care for 1 or more people who have care need scores high enough on the assessment tools used for an adult or child.
What is Carer Payment?
Carer Payment is income and assets tested and paid at the same rate as other social security pensions. a disabled adult who has a dependent child in their care. If the dependent child is aged six years or over, a person must qualify for and receive Carer Allowance for that child, or two or more children with disability, or medical condition, or
Who is entitled to Carer Allowance?
A person who receives Carer Payment for a child may automatically be entitled to Carer Allowance. To find out more about Carer Payment and your eligibility for this payment: visit the Benefits and Payments page or visit the Department of Human Services website.
Who qualifies for Carer Payment?
Parents exchanging care of two or more children each with disability or medical condition under a parenting plan, may qualify for Carer Payment. A person who receives Carer Payment for a child may automatically be entitled to Carer Allowance. To find out more about Carer Payment and your eligibility for this payment: