Carer Allowance (caring for a person 16 years or over)

Carer Allowance (caring for a person 16 years or over) is a supplementary payment that may be available if you are a parent or carer who provides daily care and attention for a person aged 16 years or over with a disability, medical condition or who is frail aged.

Carer Allowance can be paid in addition to wages or other income support payments such as Age Pension, Carer Payment (caring for a person 16 years or over) or Parenting Payment.

The National Carer Strategy, announced on 3 August 2011, includes an initiative to extend eligibility for Bereavement Allowance to more Carer Allowance customers. For more information refer to the National Carer Strategy - frequently asked questions page.