Support for grandparent carers
If you’re a grandparent providing ongoing care for your grandchild, there’s support and payments available to help you.
Centrelink online account help - Claim Child Care Subsidy
Instructions on how to claim Child Care Subsidy.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
How to apply for Additional Child Care Subsidy
You can apply for Additional Child Care Subsidy if you already get Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and meet certain criteria.
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.
Child support and your Family Tax Benefit Part A
Any child support you receive can affect how much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A you get.
Supporting documents for Family Tax Benefit claims
You’ll need some information to start your claim for Family Tax Benefit. Once you’ve submitted your claim, you’ll also need to provide supporting documents.
Residence rules for Single Income Family Supplement
To be eligible for Single Income Family Supplement you must meet the residence rules.
Unreasonable to live at home statement by independent third party form (SY017)
Use this form if you have been nominated by a young person applying for Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY to comment on their family situation.