Carer Payment is an income support payment for people who provide constant care to someone with a severe disability, illness or an adult with frailty. Eligibility can depend on the care recipient’s medical assessment, your residence, income and assets, and whether you provide ongoing daily care. Carer Payment is different from Carer Allowance, which is a separate payment that may help with the costs of caring. Services Australia decides applications based on individual circumstances, so check the current rules and application process at servicesaustralia.gov.au.