Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Support for grandparent carers
If you’re a grandparent providing ongoing care for your grandchild, there’s support and payments available to help you.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.
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.
How to build savings
We have tools and information to help you reach your savings goal. Big or small, any savings goals are good to have.
FIS deeming video
Watch this video to learn more about deeming.
What happens during and after the Employment Services Assessment
During your Employment Services Assessment (ESAt), we’ll talk with you about your barriers to work including your disability, illness or injury.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Who can get Child Care Subsidy
You need to meet some requirements to get Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
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.