Carer's Payment and Allowance
हेरविचार गर्नेको भुक्तानी
Context: A person caring for a family member learns about Centrelink supports for carers.
Officer
You're caring for a family member full-time? You may be eligible for the Carer Payment.
हेरचाहकर्ता
हो, मेरो आमा बिरामी हुनुहुन्छ। म दिनभर हेरचाह गर्छु, कामम जान सक्दिनँ।
Officer
The Carer Payment is for people who can't work due to caring responsibilities. It's about one thousand dollars per fortnight.
हेरचाहकर्ता
Carer Allowance भनेको फरक हो?
Officer
Yes, Carer Allowance is an extra supplement of about one hundred and fifty dollars per fortnight. You can receive both. It's not income tested.
हेरचाहकर्ता
म केही घण्टा काम गर्न सक्छु?
Officer
With Carer Payment, you can work up to twenty-five hours per week. Your payment reduces if you earn above a threshold.
हेरचाहकर्ता
विश्राम सेवा पाइन्छ?
Officer
Yes, you're entitled to sixty-three days of respite care per year through the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre. Someone else cares for your parent while you take a break.
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