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.
Update your activity level for Child Care Subsidy
We use your activity level to make sure we pay you the right amount.
Update your relationship status for Child Care Subsidy
If your relationship status changes throughout the year, you need to let us know.
Confirm change of child care services for Child Care Subsidy
If you change child care services, you don’t need to tell us as long as you’re still using an approved service.
Centrelink online account help - Change your withholding percentage for Child Care Subsidy
Instructions on how to change your withholding percentage for Child Care Subsidy.
Centrelink online account help - Update your paid work details for Child Care Subsidy
Instructions on how to update your paid work details to make sure you receive the correct amount of Child Care Subsidy and are not overpaid.
Centrelink online account help - Update your activity test for Child Care Subsidy
Instructions on how to update your activity test to make sure you get the correct amount of Child Care Subsidy and are not overpaid.
Who can get Carer Supplement
You must be getting a certain payment for 1 July to get Carer Supplement for that year.
How to get Carer Supplement
You don’t need to apply for Carer Supplement. If you’re eligible, we’ll pay it straight into your bank account.
How much Carer Supplement you can get
Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.