What happens when your child turns 18
Your child turning 18 or stopping school may affect Family Tax Benefit (FTB), child support and their eligibility for payment.
Hours of care for Child Care Subsidy
You can use the hours of subsidised care you’re eligible for in a number of ways.
Centrelink online account help - Update your family income estimate and payment choice
Make sure your family income estimate is accurate and your payment choice is right for you. This will help you to avoid being overpaid or underpaid.
Centrelink online account help - Claim Child Care Subsidy
Instructions on how to claim Child Care Subsidy.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
When you’ll get your first Parenting Payment
Parenting Payment is a fortnightly payment. We’ll tell you when your first payment is after we approve your claim.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
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.
Grandparent, Foster and Kinship Carer Advisers
Supporting formal and informal carers who provide ongoing care for children.
Private Trust form (MOD PT)
Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.