If you’re affected by an emergency
You may be able to access extra support with the cost of your child care.
Centrelink online account help - Respond to a nominee request
Instructions on how to respond to a nominee request with your Centrelink online account.
If you get both Child Care Subsidy and Family Tax Benefit
We pay both the subsidy and Family Tax Benefit (FTB) based on your family income estimate. The higher your estimate is, the less subsidy and FTB you’ll get.
When we pre-fill your information
There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill for you.
Temporary Financial Hardship additional child care subsidy amount
You’ll be able to access 100 hours of subsidised care each fortnight for your child.
How to claim a Foster Child Health Care Card
Complete the following steps to claim a Foster Child Health Care Card. Before you start, check if you can get it.
What happens if we update your child support assessment while you get FTB Part A
If circumstances change for you or the other parent, we’ll update your child support assessment. This means your FTB payments may change too.
Isolation conditions for Assistance for Isolated Children
To get Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC), your child must meet certain isolation conditions.
Community or disability housing rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay rent to live in a community or disability housing group.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Child Care Subsidy
When you get Child Care Subsidy, you may need to tell us if you’re leaving Australia.