About the Carer Allowance calculator
Carer Allowance is an extra payment of $162.60 a fortnight for people who provide daily care for someone with a disability, illness or frailty. It’s income tested on your family’s adjusted taxable income, but your own pay from work doesn’t reduce it as long as your income is under the limit.
A yearly Carer Supplement of $600 is paid on top.
| Carer Allowance, a fortnight | $162.60 |
|---|---|
| Carer Supplement, a year | $600 |
| Family income limit, a year | $250,000 |
Common questions
How much is Carer Allowance?
$162.60 a fortnight for each person you care for, plus the yearly Carer Supplement of $600.
Does working affect Carer Allowance?
Not as long as your family’s adjusted taxable income is under $250,000 a year.
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Rates last checked 5 November 2026. Payment rates from 20 September 2026; limits from 1 July 2026.