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Financial and legal help for carers and family
Financial support
There are two types of Centrelink payments that carers may be able to access: the Carer Allowance (more information) and the Carer Payment (more information).
Read more: About Financial support
Legal support
Some carers feel they’re unable to make decisions about the personal affairs of the person they’re caring for. Ordinarily, if this happens, family and friends can help informally, by discussing the decisions with you. But some decisions can only be made by someone with the legal authority to do so.
Read more: About Legal support
Rights and responsibilities
All service providers must comply with certain agreed standards in the delivery of their services and how they treat the person you care for. They also have a responsibility to make sure that your family member knows what their rights are.
Read more: Rights and responsibilities
