From 3 July to 1 August 2025, eligible Australian carers will receive a one-time $600 Carer Supplement, in addition to their regular Carer Payment or Carer Allowance. This annual boost supports individuals providing care to elderly or disabled dependents.
Who Qualifies for the Supplement?
You are eligible if, on 1 July 2025, you are receiving any of the following:
- Carer Allowance
- Carer Payment
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs Partner Service Pension and Carer Allowance
- DVA Carer Service Pension
You’ll receive the full $600 for each qualifying payment. Spań shared care or partial care recipients will get a proportional amount based on the share of care (e.g., 50% care = $300).
Payment Dates & Process
- Disbursement period: 3 July to 1 August 2025.
- Automatic payment: No application needed; funds are credited to your registered bank account.
- If receipt of two eligible payments (e.g., Carer Payment + Carer Allowance), you will get up to $1,200 total.
How Much Carers Will Receive
| Payment Type | Supplement Amount |
|---|---|
| Full Carer Payment | $600 |
| Full Carer Allowance | $600 |
| Carer Payment + Allowance | $1,200 |
| Shared/Part-time Care | Pro rata |
Why This Matters
- Financial assistance: Helps carers manage extra costs like medical supplies, transport, and respite care.
- No means-testing beyond existing eligibility.
- Tax-free support: Not counted as taxable income.
What You Should Do
- Verify eligibility: Ensure you’re receiving one of the qualifying payments on 1 July 2025.
- Confirm bank details: Check your account info via myGov or Centrelink online.
- Monitor transactions: Look out for deposit between 3 July to 1 August.
- Report issues: If you miss out, contact Centrelink or DVA for support.
The $600 Carer Supplement, automatically paid in July–August 2025, offers meaningful financial relief to Australians who provide essential care.
Ensure you’re receiving a qualifying payment and have accurate bank details to access your support effortlessly.
FAQs
1. Do I need to apply for the Carer Supplement?
No—payments are automatic for eligible carers as of 1 July 2025
2. Can I receive more than $600?
Yes—if eligible for multiple payments (e.g., Carer Allowance + Payment), you can receive up to $1,200.
3. What if I share caring responsibilities?
Supplement is pro-rated according to share of care (e.g., 50% = $300).
