Australia will pay eligible carers an annual $600 Carer Supplement between 3 July – 1 August 2025, providing extra financial support to those caring for individuals with disabilities or health needs.
What is the Carer Supplement?
The Carer Supplement is an annual, tax-free payment of A$600, automatically credited to carers who receive either the Carer Allowance, Carer Payment, or equivalent Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) carer support. It acknowledges the added costs associated with caregiving and helps ease financial pressures.
Who Qualifies?
To receive the $600 supplement, you must
- Be receiving Carer Payment, Carer Allowance, or the DVA equivalent
- Be eligible for the payment on 1 July 2025
- Continue receiving the relevant payment when the supplement is disbursed
No additional application or reporting is required—you will receive the supplement automatically if eligible.
Payment Schedule
Payment period: 3 July to 1 August 2025
Automated deposits are made into your bank account at no extra action required.
How Much Will You Receive?
A flat A$600 single payment, regardless of whether you receive Carer Payment, Carer Allowance, or DVA carer support.
Why It Matters
- Boosts carer incomes: Adds to regular entitlements, offsetting caregiving expenses.
- Recognizes unpaid carers: Over 900,000 Australians care for someone with disability or illness.
- Stress-free process: No forms or applications—eligible carers receive payment automatically.
What Carers Should Do
- Ensure you receive Carer Allowance, Carer Payment, or DVA carer support by 1 July 2025
- Confirm your bank account details are up to date with Centrelink or DVA
- Watch for deposit of A$600 between 3 July–1 August
- Contact Centrelink or DVA only if you do not receive the payment by August
The A$600 Carer Supplement, paid automatically in July–August 2025, provides meaningful recognition and financial relief to Australia’s unpaid carers.
Ensure all details are current to receive your support seamlessly.
FAQs
Q1: Do I need to apply?
No—payment is automatic if you receive Carer Allowance, Carer Payment, or DVA carer support by 1 July 2025.
Q2: Is the A$600 taxable?
No—it is a non-taxable supplement, separate from your regular payments .
Q3: What if my payment stops before July?
Only carers still receiving eligible payments by 1 July qualify—if your situation changes before then, you may not receive the supplement .