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Seniors & carers / Australia-wide

Child Disability Assistance Payment

A yearly payment of up to $1,000, paid automatically, if you get Carer Allowance for a child under 16.

Support availableUp to $1,000 a year for each child
Type of supportOne-off payment
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What you need to check

You must get Carer Allowance for a child younger than 16, and this must include 1 July in that year. You get up to $1,000 each year for each child.

This is a short summary. Other rules may apply, like income or where you live. Check the full rules with the agency that runs it.

About this source

We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.

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