Submit your claim if you didn’t do a pre-birth claim
If you didn’t do a pre-birth claim, you can start a claim after the birth of your baby.
If you get both Child Care Subsidy and Family Tax Benefit
We pay both the subsidy and Family Tax Benefit (FTB) based on your family income estimate. The higher your estimate is, the less subsidy and FTB you’ll get.
How much Vic Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
What happens when your child turns 13
When your child turns 13, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A and Part B will change. So may your Child Care Subsidy. Your child can also sign an application for a tax file number (TFN).
Get information about Parenting Payment and Child Support
You may be able to get Parenting Payment and add your baby to a current child support assessment.
Enrol your baby in Medicare only
If you don’t wish to claim for a families payment, you’ll need to submit proof of birth to enrol your baby in Medicare.
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.
Loans and concession cards when you retire
There are other concessions and financial help you can get during your retirement.
Exceptional circumstances for Parental Leave Pay
You may get Parental Leave Pay in exceptional circumstances.
What happens when your child turns 15
When your child turns 15, there are some changes for your and your child’s Medicare cards.