Doris was once married for a few years to a man but that relationship ended as ‘something was just not right’. Doris met Cecily a year later and they enjoyed each other’s company so much that they decided to live together. Doris bought the cottage and together Doris and Cecily paid off the mortgage over the years.

If Cecily is acting as Doris’ carer she may be entitled to the Centrelink Carer’s Payment.

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