How to manage your payment

You can change from Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement to Parental Leave Pay if you think it's a better option for you.

You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.

To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules for that payment or concession card.

You can get help to manage your money if your bank account is overdrawn.