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After your baby’s birth, you may be able to get financial support for the costs of child care.
If you’re on a low income, you may be able to get both:
If your child is with disability
You may also be eligible for these payments and services:
- Carer Allowance
- Carer Payment
- Child Disability Assistance Payment
- Essential Medical Equipment Payment
- Youth Disability Supplement.
Other support
We also provide support with living costs such as:
- a Health Care Card to help with visits to the doctor
- Telephone Allowance to help with home phone and internet costs
- Rent Assistance to help you pay your rent or eligible accommodation costs if you meet eligibility criteria.
To find help for new parents in your area go to the Service Finder.