Carer Payment is an income support payment for people who provide constant care to someone with a severe illness, disability or an adult who is frail aged. Services Australia considers the care recipient’s medical needs, your caring responsibilities, and your income and assets before deciding eligibility. Carer Allowance is a separate payment that may help with the extra costs of caring, and it can sometimes be paid alongside other income support. Requirements and rates can change, so check the current rules and application process on servicesaustralia.gov.au.