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.