Carer Allowance

A supplementary payment available for carers who provide additional daily care and attention for someone with a disability or medical condition, or who is frail aged.
Phone
132 850
How do I use it?

To help you provide care in either your home or the home of the person you are caring for. Eligibility criteria apply but there is no income and asset test and the allowance is not taxable.

Location
  • ACT
  • NSW
  • NT
  • QLD
  • SA
  • TAS
  • WA
  • VIC
Type
Government - Australian
Operated by
Department of Human Services - Centrelink
Cost
Not applicable