Your child may be exempt from Family Tax Benefit (FTB) study rules
If your child can’t study full time after they turn 16, you may still be able to get FTB for them.
Your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) may change when your child finishes school
If your child is finishing school, update their study details so you get the right amount of FTB.
Some mutual obligation payment suspension and cancellations are restarting
From 26 October, some payment suspensions and payment cancellations will start again. Other penalties and payment cancellations remain paused.
Check what support you can get
We have payments if you’re unemployed or can’t work while you’re sick or injured.
Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, February to March 2026 claims are closing soon
If you were affected by rainfall and flooding in Queensland, you have until 23 October 2026 to claim Disaster Recovery Allowance.
Free webinar about rural and remote support
Join our live webinar to learn what financial information is available to support rural and remote Australians.
Claim ABSTUDY for 2027 now
Parents and guardians of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students starting high school in 2027 can claim ABSTUDY now.
Tell us if your course is finishing soon
If you get a student payment and are finishing your course, we need to know what you’re doing next.
If you’re an older person experiencing abuse, you’re not alone
Help is available if you or an older person you know is experiencing abuse or mistreatment.
Assistance for Isolated Children annual questionnaires start in October
If you get Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC), we’ll send you a letter if you need to complete an End of Year questionnaire for 2027.