Financial Supports for Carers

Are you a carer who helps a friend or family member? As a carer in an informal capacity, you may be eligible to receive Australian Government financial support.

Types of financial support

Click on each of the below for their dedicated information page.

Carer Payment

Carer Allowance

Carer Supplement

Child Disability Assistance Payment

Other payments

There are a range of other payments which carers can get under some circumstances. They cover such things as:

Special payments to carers of children with disability
Payments to assist with the costs of raising children
Incontinence aids
The running of medical equipment and medically required temperature control.

Information about other payments for carers

Services Australia has more information other payments available to carers. Getting a payment if you’re a carer.

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