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Carer Payment (caring for a child under 16):

Carer Payment (child) is an income support payment for people who cannot support themselves through participation in the workforce while caring for a child with a profound disability who has extremely high care needs.

Qualification Information 1. Who can get Carer Payment (child)?
2. What residence requirements does Carer Payment have?
Claim Information 1. How do I claim Carer Payment (child)?
2. How do I find out the outcome of my claim?
Payment Information 1. How much Carer Payment do I get?
2. Is there an income/assets test?
3. When are payments adjusted?
Current Customer Information 1. Do I still get Carer Payment if I leave Australia?
2. Does Carer Payment (child) get reviewed?
3. What should I do if my circumstances change?
More Information 1. Can I appeal if I disagree with a decision made?
2. What other payments and concessions might I get?
3. What services and programs can I use?
4. Can I get a factsheet about this payment?
5. How do I find out more about Carer Payment?

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