- Top payments
- Parenting Payment
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
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.
- Getting aged care services
- Most useful information
Special Disability Trust form (MOD SDT)
Use this form to establish a Special Disability Trust for somone with a severe disability.
- Asset types
- Gifting
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
- Top payments
- Family Tax Benefit
How much Family Tax Benefit you can get
How much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) you may get.
- Family Tax Benefit
- What can affect your payment
Healthy Start for School health check
If your child is turning 4, they may need to have a health check. If they don’t, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A rate may reduce.