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Child Disability Assistance Payment
An annual lump sum payment for carers who receive Carer Allowance for a child with a disability or serious medical condition, to help cover additional care costs.
Indicative amount
~$1,000/year per eligible child
Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page
What you get
~$1,000/year per eligible child, paid as a lump sum in July each year. Paid automatically to existing Carer Allowance recipients — no separate application needed.
Who it's for
Relevant life events: disability, carer
How to apply
1. No separate application required. 2. You must be receiving Carer Allowance for a child under 16 with disability or serious medical condition. 3. Payment is made automatically each July.
You will be taken to www.servicesaustralia.gov.au
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026