- Family Tax Benefit
- What can affect your payment
Change of circumstances while getting Family Tax Benefit
You need to tell us as soon as possible if your circumstances change when you get Family Tax Benefit.
- Who can get it
- Dependent or independent
Reviewable independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices
We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.
- Dependent or independent
- Permanent independence
Independent for Youth Allowance if you have, or have had, a dependent child
You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you have, or had, a dependent child.
- Dependent or independent
- Permanent independence
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re in a de facto relationship
You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you’ve been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months or 6 months in special circumstances.
- Dependent or independent
- Permanent independence
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re married or in a registered relationship
You may be independent if you are or were married, or in a registered relationship.
- Permanent independence
- If you’re independent through work
Independent for Youth Allowance through part time work or earnings for rural and remote students
You may be independent through work for Youth Allowance if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.
- Raising kids
- Growing up
Early education
Find out about early childhood education and child care options. This can help you choose the right service and get support for your family.
- Raising kids
- Growing up
Teenage years
Find out how payments and services for you or your child change as they get older.
- Youth Allowance for job seekers
- How much you can get
Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
If you apply for Youth Allowance as a job seeker, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.
- Raising kids
- Child health and safety
Children’s health care
We cover some or all of your child’s health care costs.