Short term and episodic conditions for a child under 16
Carer Payment is generally paid if a child requires care for 6 months or more. However, it can also be paid if a significant level of care for a child is required on a short term or episodic basis for a period of 3 to 6 months.
The difference between short-term and episodic conditions is that episodic conditions are expected to recur whereas short-term conditions are expected to be one off.
You cannot receive Carer Payment and another income support payment, such as Age Pension, at the same time.