Carer Payment
Carer Payment can provide financial support if you are unable to work in substantial paid employment because you are providing full time care to a child or adult with a severe disability or medical condition or someone who is frail aged.
Carer Payment is subject to an income and assets test and is paid at the same rate as other income support payments. You cannot receive Carer Payment and another income support payment, such as Age Pension, at the same time. Residential criteria also apply.
You may be eligible for Carer Payment if you are caring for a child under 16 years of age with severe disability or medical condition, or if you are looking after someone aged 16 years or over with a severe disability or medical condition, or who is frail aged.
Next Steps
- Read about the Carer Payment for a child under 16 years of age
- Read about the Carer Payment for an adult over 16 years of age