Change of circumstances while getting Parenting Payment
We need to know about changes to your or your partner’s situation. If you don’t tell us when these changes happen, you may get a debt you’ll have to pay back.
Centrelink online account help - Update your child’s education details for Family Tax Benefit (FTB)
Instructions on how to view or update your child’s education details for Family Tax Benefit.
Express Plus Centrelink mobile app help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions on how to apply for an advance payment using the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.
The Grandparent additional child care subsidy
You need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for the Additional Child Care Subsidy Grandparent.
How to claim Single Income Family Supplement
Check if you’re eligible before you start your claim. If you get Family Tax Benefit, you don’t need to claim Single Income Family Supplement (SIFS).
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.
When you’ll get your first Parenting Payment
Parenting Payment is a fortnightly payment. We’ll tell you when your first payment is after we approve your claim.
Time limits for submitting lump sum claims and confirming income for Family Tax Benefit
You have one year from the end of the financial year to confirm your family income for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or claim FTB as a lump sum.
What happens when your child turns 14
When your child turns 14, they can get their Medicare and immunisation history statements. They can also get a bank account.