Family & children · Work and Income
Supports carers when parents have died, cannot be found, or cannot care because of serious long-term incapacity.
Check child age and dependency, main-carer responsibility, relationship and residency. Carer income is not assessed, but other child income may matter; check interactions with other child payments.
Contact Work and Income using the official page and provide the evidence they request.
Have identity and residence details, income or asset information, and any relevant medical, tenancy, care or study evidence ready. The official application page decides the exact documents required.
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MSD identifies a legislative omission and processing backlogs behind inappropriate payment suspensions. The notice says entitlements were restored, arrears paid and review recommendations would be implemented.
Source checked: 2026-09-28
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