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.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
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.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
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.
Activity level and subsidised hours for Child Care Subsidy
Your activity level affects the hours of subsidised care you can get for Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Recognised activities for Child Care Subsidy
You need to do a recognised activity to get Child Care Subsidy.
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.
What the Financial Information Service is
The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get Parenting Payment. The amount you get depends on your income and assets.