Eligibility checks for Child Dental Benefits Schedule
How to know if your child can get CDBS this year.
School years
Find out about moving from child care to primary and then secondary school. You can also find information about home schooling and mutual obligation requirements.
ABSTUDY
Financial help for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students or apprentices.
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.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
What happens when your child turns 16
When your child turns 16, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) may change. Your child may be eligible for a payment. They can also register as an organ donor.
Details of income stream product form (SA330)
Use this form to give us information about your income stream, so we can calculate your payment.
Unreasonable to live at home statement by parents or guardians form (SY016)
Use this form if your child has applied as an independent person for Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY under the unreasonable to live at home guidelines.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
What happens when your child turns 14
When your child turns 14, they can get their Medicare and immunisation history statements. They can also get a bank account.