Most useful information for separated parents

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Who can get Family Tax Benefit

You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Family Tax Benefit (FTB).

Your family income estimate for family assistance payments

We use your family income estimate to work out how much family assistance to pay you. This includes Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

  1. Child Care Subsidy
  2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Child Care Subsidy

To be eligible for Child Care Subsidy you must meet the residence rules.

How child support affects FTB Part A payment rates

The more child support you receive or are entitled to, the less FTB you may get. This is called the Maintenance Income Test.

New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia

If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.

Proving your child’s birth or adoption

You need to give us proof of your child’s birth or adoption before we can finalise your claim for Parental Leave Pay or Family Tax Benefit.

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  2. Crisis Payment for extreme circumstances family and domestic violence

How to protect yourself when you claim a Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence

It’s important to consider how to claim safely. This may include changing your details or nominee arrangements.

  1. Family Tax Benefit
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Residence rules for Family Tax Benefit

To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B you must meet the residence rules.

  1. Parenting Payment
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Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment

To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.

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Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)

Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.

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