Adopting a child
We have a range of payments and services to help parents care for their newly adopted child.
Confirm enrolment for Child Care Subsidy
Before we can pay you Child Care Subsidy (CCS), you need to confirm your child’s child care enrolment.
School years
Find out about moving from child care to primary and then secondary school. You can also find information about home schooling and mutual obligation requirements.
Balancing dates if you were single and got income support
If you were single and got an income support payment for the entire financial year, we may balance your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) without you doing anything.
Residence rules for Family Tax Benefit
To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B you must meet the residence rules.
What happens when your child turns 15
When your child turns 15, there are some changes for your and your child’s Medicare cards.
What families need to do at tax time
You can use our tax time tool if you got Family Tax Benefit (FTB), Child Care Subsidy (CCS) or had a child support assessment in the last financial year.
Residence rules for Single Income Family Supplement
To be eligible for Single Income Family Supplement you must meet the residence rules.
Who can get Single Income Family Supplement
You must meet certain criteria to receive Single Income Family Supplement (SIFS).
What happens when your child turns 16
When your child turns 16, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) may change. Your child may be eligible for a payment. They can also register as an organ donor.