Carer Allowance (caring for an adult 16 years or over):

Carer Allowance (adult) is a supplementary payment for carers who provide daily care and attention for adults with a disability, severe medical condition or who is frail aged at home. Carer Allowance (adult) may be paid on top of Carer Payment (adult) or other payments, such as Age Pension.

Qualification Information	1. Who can get Carer Allowance (adult)? 2. What residence requirements does Carer Allowance (adult) have?
Claim Information	1. How do I claim Carer Allowance (adult)? 2. How do I find out the outcome of my claim?
Payment Information	1. How much Carer Allowance (adult) do I get? 2. Is there an income/assets test? 3. When are Carer Allowance payments adjusted?
Current Customer Information	1. Do I still get Carer Allowance (adult) if I leave Australia? 2. Does Carer Allowance (adult) get reviewed? 3. What should I do if my circumstances change?
More Information	1. Can I appeal if I disagree with a decision made? 2. What other payments and concessions might I get? 3. What services and programs can I use? 4. Can I get a factsheet about this payment? 5. How do I find out more about Carer Allowance (adult)?

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Carer Allowance (caring for an adult 16 years or over):

Individuals