Carers Payment or Parenting Payments

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July 4th, 2013, 12:42 AM
diva det

Carers Payment or Parenting Payments

At the moment I am on maxium parenting payments, as well as receiving Family Tax A and B. However it looks like i can also qualify for Carers Payment for my DS, due to his medical issues and I cannot work due to managing his conditions, even whilst at school. I was wondering if I am best to stay on parenting payments or swap over to Carers payments instead. I currently get carers allowance , but dont know which payment would give me the most benefits.
Thanks in advance !!
July 4th, 2013, 08:02 AM
briggsy's girl

Apply for carers. No guarantees you'll get it but try. That's always my advice if you think you might qualify.
July 4th, 2013, 11:39 PM
diva det

thanks BG!!! was hoping you would see this and respond xxx
August 7th, 2013, 11:03 PM
diva det

just an update- i went through the process to apply for Carers payment and i have been successful
Was wondering what benefits or things i can apply for rebates on now that i am on a carers pension compared to my parenting payments?

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