Money matters

Carer allowances

Learn about the different types of carer allowances and carer payment amounts.

Child related costs

Where some costs to carers are not met through allowances, our range of provisions may help.

Carer Business Discount Card for foster and kinship carers

Find out about discounts available to carers.

Australian Government financial support

Discover the financial support available to carers provided by the Australian Government.

Home and contents insurance

Find out how having a child in your care could affect your home and contents insurance.

Smoke alarm installation project

If you are an approved foster or kinship carer providing full-time or respite care, and you own your own dwelling, you may be eligible for a compliant smoke alarm system in your dwelling at no cost.