Your family income estimate for family assistance payments
We use your family income estimate to work out how much family assistance to pay you. This includes Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
How to claim Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
When you claim Family Tax Benefit (FTB) for your child we’ll check if you’re eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
How much Dad and Partner Pay you can get
Dad and Partner Pay is currently $812.45 per week before tax. It’s based on the weekly rate of the national minimum wage.
When you hold a temporary visa and travel overseas if you get Parental Leave Pay
You can’t get Parental Leave Pay overseas for any reason if you hold most temporary protection type visas.
How to claim Parental Leave Pay
Complete the following steps to claim Parental Leave Pay. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Activities that count as work for Parental Leave Pay
Work needs to meet certain criteria to count in the work test.
Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement amount for multiple children
If you have a multiple birth, you may get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
Getting your Parental Leave Pay
In most cases your employer will deliver your Parental Leave Pay to you. Sometimes, we’ll pay you directly.
How much Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement you can get
The amount you get depends on your family’s income and how many children you have.
Who can get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
You may be eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement if you or your partner have a baby or a child comes into your care.