Carer Supplement
Carer Supplement is an annual lump sum payment to assist carers with the costs of caring for a person with a disability.
National Carer Strategy
Carers whose income support payment has been reduced to nil will now qualify for the annual Carer Supplement.
More information is available at National Carer Strategy frequently asked questions
To be eligible for Carer Supplement you must be in receipt of one of the following payments on 1 July of each year:
- Carer Allowance
- Carer Payment
- Wife Pension with Carer Allowance (you can no longer make a new claim for Wife Pension)
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs Partner Service Pension with Carer Allowance
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs Carer Service Pension
Next Steps
- Read about the Carer Supplement