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Carer Allowance (caring for a child aged under 16)

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

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


Eligibility

Payment & claiming

Other information

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