JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

This information has been provided by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

The Carer Payment provides income support to carers who, because of the demands of their caring role, are unable to support themselves through substantial paid work. The Carer Payment is income and assets tested and paid at the same rate as other social security pensions. Some changes to the Carer Payment will take place from 1 July 2009.

The most important change is to the way qualification for Carer Payment is assessed. The new method that will be used from 1 July 2009 looks at the carer’s total care load.

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