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  1. How much you can get
  2. Hours of subsidised child care

Recognised participation types for Child Care Subsidy

Recognised participation types for Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

Advising non-lodgement of a tax return

If you got Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and you or your partner don’t need to lodge a tax return, you need to tell us and confirm your family income.

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

Income test for Family Tax Benefit Part A

The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A you get depends on your family’s income.

  1. Asset types
  2. Gifting

How gifting can affect your payment

If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.

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.

  1. Financial Information Service
  2. What it is

Financial Information Service Officers

Our Financial Information Service Officers can help you plan for your future financial needs.

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.

  1. Family Tax Benefit
  2. What can affect your payment

Child support and your Family Tax Benefit Part A

Any child support you receive can affect how much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A you get.

Deeming

Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.

Residence descriptions

You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.

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Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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