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Commonwealth Government payments to people who care for a person with a disability, serious illness, or is frail aged.
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(1 supplier)For information contact AT Aust on 1300 452 679
Last updated: Aug 6 2021
Payments when caring for an adult:
Carer Allowance (Adult):
Carer Allowance (Adult) helps parents or carers to care for adults with a disability at home. It replaces the former Domiciliary Nursing Care Benefit. Carer Allowance (Adult) may be paid on top of Carer Payment or other payments, such as Age Pension.
Payments when caring for a child
Carer Allowance (Child) helps parents or carers to care for children with a disability at home. It replaces the former Child Disability Allowance. Carer Allowance (Child) may be paid on top of Carer Payment or other payments, such as Age Pension.
Carer Payment:
For people who cannot support themselves while caring for someone with a disability
Carer Payment makes it easier for people to be cared for in the community and ensure that carers have adequate levels of income and maximum opportunities to participate in society.
Other services / programmes for carers:
Carer resource Centres- centres that provide information and advice to carers.
Carer Respite Centres - provide a coordinated system of respite for carers.
Payments when caring for an adult:
Carer Allowance (Adult):
Carer Allowance (Adult) helps parents or carers to care for adults with a disability at home. It replaces the former Domiciliary Nursing Care Benefit. Carer Allowance (Adult) may be paid on top of Carer Payment or other payments, such as Age Pension.
Payments when caring for a child
Carer Allowance (Child) helps parents or carers to care for children with a disability at home. It replaces the former Child Disability Allowance. Carer Allowance (Child) may be paid on top of Carer Payment or other payments, such as Age Pension.
Carer Payment:
For people who cannot support themselves while caring for someone with a disability
Carer Payment makes it easier for people to be cared for in the community and ensure that carers have adequate levels of income and maximum opportunities to participate in society.
Other services / programmes for carers:
Carer resource Centres- centres that provide information and advice to carers.
Carer Respite Centres - provide a coordinated system of respite for carers.
Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre New South Wales (ILCNSW), operating as Assistive Technology Australia, is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILCNSW (Assistive Technology Australia) for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
| Supplier | Location | Contact | Website |
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| Centrelink - Services Australia | Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia | Sales: 132 717 (disability info) Fax: 1300 786 102 Toll Free: 1800 132 468 (Feedback, Customer Relations) | Visit Website |
Assistive Technology Australia
(Independent Living Centre NSW)
Shop 4019 Westpoint Blacktown
17 Patrick Street
Blacktown
NSW 2148
Australia
Shop 4019
Level 4 (Rooftop)
Westpoint Shopping Centre Blacktown
Enter car park via express ramp at the Alpha St roundabout (Map)
1300 452 679
02 9912 5800 (Reception)
02 8814 9656 (Fax)
Email: welcome@at-aust.org
Feedback:feedback@at-aust.org
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