Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Child Care Subsidy if your child is absent from child care
We may pay Child Care Subsidy (CCS) if you’re charged for child care when your child is absent.
Time limits for submitting lump sum claims and confirming income for Family Tax Benefit
You have 12 months from the end of the financial year to confirm your family income for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or claim FTB as a lump sum.
Balancing Child Care Subsidy
What you need to do to balance your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) payments depends on your circumstances.
Time limits for confirming income for Child Care Subsidy
When you get Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you must confirm your family’s income after the end of each financial year. There are time limits for how long you have to do this.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Your number of children in care can affect your higher Child Care Subsidy
You may get a higher Child Care Subsidy if you have more than one child aged 5 or younger in care.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
How we use adjusted taxable income
What you claim determines how we work out your adjusted taxable income.
How to claim Parenting Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Parenting Payment.