Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
What are immunisation requirements
Your child must meet immunisation requirements if you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A or child care fee assistance.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Paying bills using Centrepay
You can use the Centrepay bill paying service to pay any business registered to accept Centrepay as a payment method.
Who can get Child Care Subsidy
You need to meet some requirements to get Child Care Subsidy (CCS).