Government support for carers

Find out about help you may get from government, including Carer Gateway, the NDIS and My Aged Care.

Support services

Find out more about services that can help you and the person you care for. Some of these links will take you away from myGov.

Carer Gateway
Help with accessing counselling, coaching, peer support groups and respite care.
Support through the NDIS
Find out how the NDIS may support people with disability or if there are concerns about a child’s development.
Support through My Aged Care
My Aged Care is the starting point for accessing aged care services.

Financial help

You may be eligible for payments, discounts and concessions.

Payments you may get

Find out what payments you may get if you’re caring for someone. Some of these links will take you away from myGov.

Carer Payment
A Services Australia payment if you give constant care to someone with disability or a medical condition, or an adult who’s frail aged.
Carer Allowance
A supplementary payment from Services Australia if you give daily care and attention to someone with disability or a medical condition.
Carer Supplement
Paid annually if you get some payments and care for someone with disability or a medical condition.
Young Carer Bursary Program
A yearly payment for eligible young carers to help them continue their education.

Additional payments if you’re caring for a child

Find out what additional payments you may be eligible for if you’re caring for a child with a medical condition or disability. These links will take you to the Services Australia website.

Child Disability Assistance Payment
Paid annually if you care for a child with disability or a medical condition and get Carer Allowance.
Carer Adjustment Payment
A one off payment if you care for a child who has severe disability or a medical condition after a catastrophic event.
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme
A payment if your child can’t attend a local school because of geographical isolation or disability.

You may be eligible for other support or family payments if you’re raising kids.

Concessions you may get in your state or territory

There may be concessions available in your state and territory for things like energy bills or health costs.

Concessions in your state or territory for carers
Find out about concessions you may be eligible for in your state or territory.

Support for the person you care for

The person you’re caring for may be eligible for support, payments, concessions or discounts if they have illness, injury or disability.

Getting support if you have illness, injury or disability
Find out what payments and support are available if you have illness, injury or disability.

Page last updated: 23 August 2023