Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Change of circumstances while getting Parenting Payment
We need to know about changes to your or your partner’s situation. If you don’t tell us when these changes happen, you may get a debt you’ll have to pay back.
Payment choices for FTB
You can choose how you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) if you claim it fortnightly.
Family Tax Benefit Part B eligibility
We may pay you Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B if you’re a single parent, a grandparent carer, or if you’re a member of a couple with one main income.
Family Tax Benefit Account Payable notice
If you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB), you need to confirm your family income each year. If you don’t, we’ll send you an Account Payable notice.
The type of child care you use can affect Child Care Subsidy
The amount of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you can get depends on the type of approved child care you use. It also depends on the age of your child.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
How to manage your Child Care Subsidy
If you get Child Care Subsidy (CCS), we need accurate information about your circumstances. You must keep your information up to date.