Need to know more about Carers and Centrelink?
There are millions of reasons to care about the 1 in 9 Australians providing care to vulnerable members in our community, and Carers Week (12-18 October), is the perfect time to learn about the support available to them!
Learn about Centrelink payments for people who are caring for others who are frail, ill, injured or have a disability. There are a number of different Centrelink payments intended for people who have taken on a caring role. These include Carer Payment, Carer Allowance and Child Disability Assistance Payment.
This free webinar covers the eligibility requirements associated with each payment, including rules about levels of care and frequency of respite.
Learn about the Centrelink assessment tools used and the type of medical evidence needed. The relevant residency rules, income and assets tests, and other factors that may affect each payment will also be addressed.
When: Tuesday 14 October, 2:00 – 4:00pm AEDT (Sydney time)
Target audience: Community workers and volunteers, social workers and lawyers
Where: Online via Zoom (link sent upon registration)
Register: online here
Presented by: Natalie Ross, Welfare Rights Centre Acting CEO
More information is available on the Welfare Rights Centre website
NATIONAL CARERS WEEK
12 to 18 October 2025
Raise awareness and support for unpaid carers across Australia. National Carers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness about the 3 million Australians who provide care to a family member or friend.
Visit the National Carers Week website to find tips to support carers or find more events near you.