Most viewed payments for Having a baby

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

When gifting exceptions apply

We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.

1. How much you can get
2. Your activity level affects it

Other circumstances that affect the number of subsidised hours you get

The number of subsidised hours you can receive depends on your circumstances.

1. Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
2. Who can get it

Experiencing exceptional circumstances for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023

You can get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023 in exceptional circumstances if you’re not the parent or their partner.

1. Having a baby
2. When your baby arrives

Finalise your pre-birth claim

We need proof of your child’s birth to finalise any claims you started before your baby arrived.

Private trusts and companies

If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.

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Jun 2025

Time’s running out to claim Family Tax Benefit as a lump sum

You need to submit your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) lump sum claim, for the 2023-24 financial year, by 30 June 2025.

Income maintenance period

This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.

1. Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
2. How to claim

Claiming timeframes for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023

You need to claim Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023 within the timeframes.

Real estate income

This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.

1. What's covered
2. Who's covered by Medicare

Medicare services for conceiving, pregnancy and birth

We can cover some or all of the health care costs of having a baby.