How to claim Parenting Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Parenting Payment.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
Who can get Education Entry Payment
Learn who can get Education Entry Payment (EdEP).
Income from scholarships for students and apprentices
Income you get from scholarships can count in your income test. It might affect your payments.
Advising non-lodgement of a tax return
If you got Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and you or your partner are not required to lodge a tax return, you need to tell us and confirm your family income.
How to balance your payment for Family Tax Benefit
We compare your income estimate with your actual income at the end of each financial year. This is how we check you got the right amount.
Immunisation medical exemptions
You may be able to get an exemption from having a vaccine if there is a valid medical reason.
Demerits and penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits and financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements.
Residence rules for Family Tax Benefit
To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B you must meet the residence rules.
Independent for ABSTUDY through rural and remote students part time work or earnings
You may be independent through work if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.