Most useful information for separated parents

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Who can get Child Care Subsidy

You need to meet some requirements to get Child Care Subsidy.

  1. Top payments
  2. Financial Information Service

How to contact the Financial Information Service

We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.

  1. How to manage your payment
  2. Report your income

Employment income reporting

You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim

When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.

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.

How to prove your identity with Centrelink

You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.

Income

Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.

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).

What adjusted taxable income is

We use your adjusted taxable income to work out your eligibility for some payments, concessions or services.

  1. Family Tax Benefit
  2. How much you can get

Family Tax Benefit Part A payment rates

The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A we’ll pay you depends on your situation.

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Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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