$600 Carer Supplement Allowance September 2025 – Payout Schedule & Updated Increase Rates

Services Australia continues to provide financial support to citizens who face challenges due to disability, illness, or financial hardship. One of these supports is the Carer Supplement, an annual payment that helps carers who look after someone in need of ongoing assistance.

In September 2025, eligible recipients may receive the $600 Carer Supplement Allowance, designed as an additional boost alongside the Carer Allowance or Carer Payment.

If you are caring for a family member or dependent, this guide will help you know eligibility, payment amounts, and the payout schedule for the Carer Supplement in 2025.

Overview

The Carer Supplement is a one-off, annual payment provided by Services Australia. Unlike other benefits that are paid fortnightly, the Carer Supplement is released only once each year. It is automatically granted to people who already receive the Carer Allowance, Carer Payment, or certain Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) payments.

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There is no need to apply separately, and no income or asset test is required. The fixed amount for 2025 remains at $600 per person being cared for, ensuring extra relief for families managing the high costs of care.

Australia’s Carer Supplement

The Carer Supplement is an annual top-up payment provided to carers already receiving government support. It is designed to acknowledge the extra financial strain carers face while supporting a loved one.

• Citizens on Carer Allowance or Carer Payment automatically receive the Carer Supplement.
• The supplement is paid in addition to existing payments.
• Carers do not need to lodge a separate claim.
• Payments are made per eligible care recipient. For example, if you care for two people, you may receive $600 for each.
• While the payment has typically been released around July in past years, the 2025 schedule may see adjustments, with expectations pointing to September.

Eligibility

Eligibility for the Carer Supplement is straightforward. If you are already receiving any of the following, you qualify:

• Carer Allowance
• Carer Payment
• DVA Partner Service Pension with Carer Allowance
• DVA Carer Service Pension

This ensures that support reaches carers across both Services Australia and Department of Veterans’ Affairs systems.

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Amount

The Carer Supplement is a fixed payment of $600, released annually. It is a top-up, not a replacement for existing benefits. Payments are made per care recipient, meaning carers may receive multiple supplements if they provide care to more than one dependent.

Payout Schedule

The payment is issued once each year, and the exact release date has not yet been confirmed for 2025. While many expect it around September 2025, Services Australia will provide official updates closer to the release.

For carers on fortnightly Carer Allowance, their ongoing payments will continue as usual, and the supplement will appear as a lump-sum credit.

How to Get

You don’t need to apply separately, but it’s important to ensure your details are correct to avoid delays.

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Steps to check your payment:

1. Log in to your myGov account linked to Centrelink.
2. Select Payments and Claims.
3. Click on Manage Payment, then My Payments to confirm if the supplement was deposited.
4. Double-check your bank details to ensure they are up to date.

The Carer Supplement is an important recognition of the role carers play in society. While $600 may not cover all costs of care, it provides a welcome financial boost to those who devote their time and energy to looking after loved ones.

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