Carer Allowance and Carer Payment (caring for a child under 16 years) - claim forms and information

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• Intent to claim
• Claim forms to complete
• Other forms
• Returning your forms
• More information

Note: You can make a claim for Carer Allowance and Carer Payment (caring for a child under 16 years) on the same claim form.

Intent to claim

You can register an intent to claim for Carer Allowance and /or Carer Payment. You should then submit your claim within 14 days. This will help you get paid from the earliest possible date.

A family member or friend can phone us on your behalf to register an intent to claim.

Note: You can only be paid from the date that you register your intent to claim or lodge your completed claim form.

Claim forms to complete

The following steps will help you choose a claim form to suit your personal circumstances.

Step 1

Read the claim information. This contains important information you need to know, including the privacy notice, before you lodge your claim for Carer Allowance or Carer Payment.

• Information you need to know about your claim for Carer Allowance and Carer Payment form

Step 2

Print and complete a claim form that best suits your own circumstances:

If you	Complete this form
Are making a new claim Are caring for a different person Were last paid more than 26 weeks ago	Claim for Carer Allowance and Carer Payment - caring for a child under 16 years
Have been receiving Carer Allowance or Carer Payment (caring for a child under 16 years) for the same person within the past 26 weeks	Payment re-claim
Need to provide a medical report for Carer Allowance (child)	Carer Allowance medical report for a child under 16 years
Need to provide a medical report or assessment for Carer Payment (child)	Carer Payment medical report including functional assessment and Special Disability Trust beneficiary status (for a child under 16 years) Carer Payment care needs assessment (for a child under 16 years) Carer Payment medical report Special Disability Trust beneficiary status (for a child under 16 years)

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Other forms

Step 3

You may need to complete some additional forms that are identified when you complete your claim form. This will assist us to accurately assess your claim, based on your (and your partner's) personal circumstances.

If you	Complete this form
Are self-employed or involved in a business	Business details
Are receiving, have received, or have already received compensation	Compensation and damages
Receive child support or maintenance	Details of your child support
Need to provide income or assets details	Income and assets
Have involvement in a private company	Private company details
Have involvement in a private trust	Private trust details
Currently pay rent where you live	Rent Certificate
Are a resident in Australia or another country	Residence in Australia and other countries
Have separated from your partner since you last claimed a payment or service	Separation details

Returning your forms

Step 4

Return your completed forms, proof of identity for yourself, your partner (if you have one) and for the child or children being cared for, your medical report and any other documents we have asked for to your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre.

Note: To authorise a person to act on your behalf when dealing with Centrelink, or who can receive your payments, refer to someone to deal with Centrelink for you.

More information

For more information or to ask for help:

• refer to the Carer Allowance (caring for a child under 16 years) section
• refer to the Carer Payment (caring for a child under 16 years) section
• phone us on 13 2717
• find your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre

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