Resources

Carer Payment. Carer Payment is an income support payment paid to carers who personally provide care for an adult or child with a severe disability or severe medical condition and, because of the demands of their caring role, cannot work full time. Carer Payment is income and assets tested.
Carer Allowance. This payment is for you if the person you care for needs ongoing daily care for at least 12 months or has a terminal medical condition. Income tested.
Carer supplement. This is an annual payment of up to $600, paid automatically if you get:

Bereavement payment. There are different types of bereavement assistance depending on your situation and the situation of the person who died.

Child disability Assistance Payment. An annual payment if you get Carer Allowance when looking after a child with disability or medical condition.
Health Care Card
Transport and travel support (Mobility Allowance). A payment to help with travel costs for work, study or looking for work if you have a disability, illness or injury that means you can’t use public transport.

Young Carers. Helps carers aged 25 or under with counselling, information and referrals, emotional support, and events and workshops. – Young Carer Program – 02 9280 4744

Seniors support services. There is a range of services available to older carers or carers of seniors, including various concessions and support services for future legal, health and financial needs. For more information visit the Seniors support page
Veteran support services – 13 77 88
Mental health provides advocacy and support for families and friends of people experiencing mental illness – 1300 554 660
Energy and utility concessions. EAPA vouchers can help you pay for your current residential electricity or gas bills if you're in a short-term financial crisis or emergency – 13 77 88
Continence Aids Payment Scheme – 1800 239 309
Medical Energy Rebate and Life Support Energy Rebate – 137 788
Companion Card For carers traveling with the care recipient – 1800 893 044
Council rate rebates See your local Council
A carer's registration refund on some of the vehicle tax paid when registering a vehicle may be available to you, if you receive the Commonwealth Carer Allowance and meet other requirements – 13 22 13
Health Care Card – 136 240
Community Transport services – 1300 812 504
Transport Taxi subsidy scheme – 131 500

Carers NSW – 02 9280 4744

Carer Gateway – 1800 422 737

See also

Dementia helpline – 1800 100 500
Canteen – 1800 226 833
ACON for those in the LGBTQ+ communities
My Aged Care – 1800 200 422
Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline – 1800 628 221
Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) – 1800 478 227
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network website
Carer Help website

Information provided by NSW Government website, Are You a Carer in NSW? 2024

Information is correct at time of publishing. Check eligibility criteria requirements.