The Carer Supplement 2025 will begin distribution in November 2025 to provide additional financial support to eligible Australian carers. This annual lump-sum payment is designed to acknowledge the valuable contribution of carers supporting people with disability, medical conditions, or frailty. The payment is automatically issued to those receiving eligible carer payments.
Who Is Eligible for the Carer Supplement?
- Recipients of any of the following payments qualify:
- Carer Payment
- Carer Allowance
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Carer Service Pension
- Partner Service Pension with Carer Allowance
- You must have received at least one eligible payment for the year commencing on or before 1 July 2025.
- Carers of both adults and children with disability, illness, or frailty qualify.
- If caring for multiple individuals, a separate supplement may apply for each person cared for.
Carer Supplement Payment Amount
- The Carer Supplement is worth $600 per year for each qualifying payment.
- If you receive both a Carer Payment and a Carer Allowance, you’ll receive $600 for each.
- The supplement is paid as a tax-free lump sum and does not count as taxable income or affect family assistance.
Payment Date & Method
- Payments will commence in November 2025.
- The supplement will be automatically paid into your registered Centrelink or DVA bank account.
- No application is required — eligibility is determined automatically.
- For income-managed customers, payments will be made to the BasicsCard or SmartCard account.
Important Notes for Carers
If you do not receive your Carer Supplement by the end of the first week of August in future years, you should check your payment history online through myGov or contact Centrelink’s Disability, Sickness, and Carers line for assistance.
Carer Supplement 2025 – Payment Summary
| Payment Type | Amount | Payment Date | Payment Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carer Payment | $600 / year | November 2025 | Lump sum (auto deposit) |
| Carer Allowance | $600 / year | November 2025 | Lump sum (auto deposit) |
| DVA Carer Pension | $600 / year | November 2025 | Lump sum (auto deposit) |
FAQs – Carer Supplement 2025
Q: Can I receive more than one Carer Supplement?
Yes. You can receive multiple supplements if you qualify for more than one eligible payment or care for more than one person.
Q: Do I need to apply each year?
No application is needed. The payment is automatically processed if you were eligible on 1 July 2025.
Q: Is the Carer Supplement taxable?
No. It is not taxable and does not affect your family assistance or income assessment.
In summary:
The Carer Supplement 2025 provides an automatic annual payment of $600 per qualifying payment to Australian carers, helping support their vital role without additional paperwork or tax obligations. Payments begin in November 2025 and are deposited directly into carers’ nominated accounts.
