Balancing dates if you were single and got income support
If you were single and got an income support payment for the entire financial year, we may balance your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) without you doing anything.
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.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
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.
How to apply for a child support assessment
The easiest way to apply is online.
Who can get a child support assessment
To be eligible for a child support assessment you must be the legal parent or non-parent carer of the child. You also must meet residence rules.
Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration - the persons named in the form are named on the birth certificate for the child(ren) form (CS4648)
Use this form to make a statutory declaration if you and the other person named in your child support application are named on the birth certificate for the child.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.