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Carer Business Discount Card

Queensland Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme

Companion Card

Concession card 

This can help with healthcare and medicine payments (if you get specific government payments or supplements)

Others

You may find some other concession available to you, subject to eligibility

People Attending Class

Carer Financial Supports 

The financial demands of being a carer can be significant and often unexpected. Please know that you don’t have to carry this burden alone. Australia offers a range of dedicated financial supports to recognise and assist carers, 

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A great resource that links you to the specific Centrelink webpages that may apply to you.

Call 1800 422 737

Child Disability and Adjustment Assistance Payment

An annual lump sum for a child with a disability. 

Young Carer Bursary

Supports young carers to return to or continue with their education, aged 12 – 25 years, in secondary education, TAFE or University, or studying or training. 

Essential Medical Equipment Payment

Helps with running costs for medical equipment, heating, or cooling. 

Carer Financial Supports 

These government payments are subject to eligibility:

Carer Payment

Income support if you are unable to work in paid employment because of a caring role. 

Carer allowance

Fortnightly income supplement for parents or carers providing additional daily care and attention to an adult, child or children who have a disability, severe illness, or are frail. 

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Basic Rights Queensland 

Factsheet & Resources - Basic Rights Queensland

Visit Site

Live chat, in person & email

Not for profit charity - women, girls, families. 

  • No Interest loans, financial counselling, support.

  • Free nationwide legal advice and financial counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

  • Information about things like Money Problems, Debt or Insurance & Super.

  • Tel: 1800 808 488

We gratefully acknowledge all the partners, Queensland Mental Health Commission, ASPIRE, Gold Coast University Hospital and Southern Cross University.   
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