Who can get Carer Allowance (caring for a child under 16)?A person may get Carer Allowance (child) if they look after a child with a disability or severe medical condition who requires a lot of additional care or attention in their own home. You must live in the same home as the child you are caring for. Both the carer and the child with a disability must also meet residence requirements. A person can get either:
What a person gets will depend on the severity of the child's disability. A single rate of Carer Allowance (child) may be payable where the combined level of disability of two children in the family meets the qualifying threshold. The Child Disability Assessment Tool (CDAT) is a tool used by Centrelink to assess medical eligibility for Carer Allowance (child) when the person cared for is under 16 years. This tool measures the functional ability of the person receiving care. A list of severe disabilities and chronic medical conditions allows fast-track entry to Carer Allowance (child) for children with more severe conditions. For more information, go to Factors that Affect Payments and Eligibility. Did you find what you were looking for? You can also try the A-Z list, quick links, search, site help or send us feedback on how to make this a better website. |