Many carers are eligible for some form of income support from the Australian Government. You or the person you care for may be eligible for other types of income support or allowances if you:.
To speak with someone about payments and pensions, phone the Centrelink Disability, Sickness and Carers Line, , available Monday to Friday 8. Carer Payment is a pension for people who provide constant care to someone who has a severe disability, illness, or an adult who is frail aged. To be eligible for Carer Payment you must:. Carer Allowance is a fortnightly supplement for people whe provide additional daily care to someone who has a disability, serious illness, or is frail aged.
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must:. If you receive a pension or have a limited income, you may be eligible for a range of concessions, discounts and rebates. Their interactive, online Savings Finder tool is designed to help individuals reduce their daily living costs. You can also make a free, one-hour appointment with a Cost of Living Specialist to help you work out what you can access.
The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young carers to return to or continue with their education. Carers NSW has developed fact sheets on your rights in relation to receiving a Centrelink Payment and when you are experiencing problems with your finances. These facts sheets can be downloaded via the Rights and Complaints page. Carers often have to access multiple service systems, which can be complicated and time consuming. When problems arise, it can be difficult to know where to turn.
There are many options available for resolving problems with services. You or the person you care for may be eligible for other types of income support or allowances if you: Are aged, have a long-term disability or sickness, are a single parent or unable to work for another reason Are on a low income Need help with mobility, rent or education costs or live in a remote area Are in severe financial need because of circumstances beyond your control.
