Most useful information for growing up

1. Top payments
2. Parenting Payment

When you’ll get your first Parenting Payment

You’ll generally get your first Parenting Payment within two weeks of your claim outcome if approved. Sometimes waiting periods may apply.

Employment income reporting if you have other types of income

If you have other types of income you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.

Income from outside Australia

Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.

Real estate income

This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.

1. Family Tax Benefit
2. How much you can get

Income test for Family Tax Benefit Part A

The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A you get depends on your family’s income.

1. Family Tax Benefit
2. How much you can get

Family Tax Benefit Part B payment rates

The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B we’ll pay you depends on the age of your youngest child and your income.

Voluntary Income Management and BasicsCard

You may have volunteered for Income Management because you needed help managing your payments.

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.

1. Family Tax Benefit
2. 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.

1. Double Orphan Pension
2. How to manage your payment

Change of circumstances while receiving Double Orphan Pension

You need to report any changes in circumstances while receiving Double Orphan Pension.