Carer Allowance (caring for a child under 16 years)

Carer Allowance (caring for a child under 16 years) is a supplementary payment that may be available if you are a parent or carer who provides additional care and attention on a daily basis for a child aged under 16 years with a physical, intellectual or psychiatric disability.

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