From 1 January 2026, the Carer Allowance will see their payments increase to $162.60 per fortnight.
This an increase of $3.30 per fortnight, from the 2025 rate of $159.30.
This is for the Carer Allowance, not the Carer Payment.
Source: https://www.dss.gov.au/income-support-payments/social-security-indexation