Carer Allowance for a child under 16 years

Phenylketonuria (PKU) and other inborn errors of metabolism treated by medically prescribed diet to prevent neurological disability and/or severe organ damage are recognised disabilities and medical conditions eligible to receive carer allowance for a child under 16 years. 

To receive the fortnightly supplement you must meet certain criteria:

• – meet an income test;
• – care for someone whose care needs score is high enough on the adult or child assessment tools;
• – care for someone who’ll have these needs for at least 12 months;
• – be an Australian citizen; permanent residence visa holder; protected Special Category visa holder;
• – you may be able to get Carer Allowance for more than 1 person you provide care for;

A claim is required for the Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card.

Information and how to claim can be found on the Australian Government Services Australia website.

Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card

You can claim this concession card to help get cheaper health care, medicines and some other concessions if you’re a student and held a Carer Allowance Health Care Card before you turned 16. The card will not be issued automatically, you must claim the card and reapply annually.

To receive the fortnightly supplement you must meet certain criteria:

• – are aged between 16 and 25 years;
• – are a full-time student;
• – had a Carer Allowance Health Care Card on the day before you turned 16 years of age;
• – meet residence rules;

This care is not means tested.

A claim is required for the Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card and you must reapply annually.

Information and how to claim can be found on the Australian Government Services Australia website.