Tax deductions for aged & disability care workers
As an aged-care or disability support worker you can generally claim uniforms and laundry, first-aid training, travel between clients, and required checks.
Care work spreads across clients and shifts, and the travel and compliance costs are where the claims sit. Here’s what usually counts.
The three rules for any claim
- You paid for it yourself and weren’t reimbursed.
- It directly relates to earning your income.
- You have a record — a receipt, invoice or bank statement.
What you can usually claim
Uniforms, laundry and protective items
Compulsory or protective clothing, gloves and PPE, plus the cost of laundering work-specific clothing.
Travel between clients
Driving between clients during your shift is generally claimable (logbook or cents-per-kilometre). Home to your first client and last client home usually isn’t.
First aid and required checks
First-aid and CPR training, and work-required checks you pay for yourself, such as certain clearances or screening tied to your role.
General information, not personal tax advice. What you can claim depends on your circumstances — check with the ATO or a registered tax agent, and keep records for every claim.
Keep in mind
- Everyday clothing worn to work.
- The trip from home to your first client and back from the last.
- Personal items not required for the work.
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Aged & disability care workers — common questions
Can I claim driving between clients?
Travel between clients during your working day is generally deductible using a logbook or cents-per-kilometre; the private portion isn’t. This is general information, not personal tax advice — what you can claim depends on your circumstances, so check with the ATO or a registered tax agent, and keep records to back up every claim.
Can I claim first-aid training?
First-aid and CPR training required for your role is generally deductible. This is general information, not personal tax advice — what you can claim depends on your circumstances, so check with the ATO or a registered tax agent, and keep records to back up every claim.
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