Being a carer can impose financial challenges. There are a number of payment options for which you may be eligible.
Information on accessing the Carer Allowance, Carer Supplement and Carer Payment. Terms and eligibility criteria apply.
Companion Card holders receive a second ‘companion' ticket at no charge at participating venues and on public transport. Terms and eligibility criteria apply.
Information on the Queensland Government's Caregiver Business Discount Card, which supports caregivers by offering discounts on goods and services to participating businesses in Queensland. Terms and eligibility criteria apply.
Information on accessing this service for support in your caring role. You can either access one-off assistance of up to $1500 to purchase small asset goods that will assist you in further education, or you can access a package, which includes a variety of assistance valued at $3000 over a 12-month period. Terms and eligibility criteria apply.
Visit our page that connects you to more information about financial services available for a person living with dementia here.
Finances for carers
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We would like to express our gratitude to all the healthy ageing advocates, including people living with dementia, older people, families, carers and health professionals, who contributed to the development of this portal. Thank you for sharing your stories and transferring your knowledge to make this portal purposeful and meaningful to support people in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region.