Medicare online account help - Enrol a baby in Medicare
Instructions on how to enrol your baby in Medicare using your Medicare online account.
How long the Paid Parental Leave period is for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
Your Paid Parental Leave period for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023 can be up to 12 weeks.
Time limits for claiming family payments
There are rules about when you can submit a claim. They are different depending on the type of payment. If you can’t claim within these timeframes, let us know.
How child support affects FTB Part A
The more child support you receive or are entitled to, the less FTB you can get.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
When you hold a temporary visa and get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July
You can’t get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023 if you go overseas for any reason when you hold most temporary protection type visas.
Enrol your baby in Medicare only
If you don’t wish to claim for a families payment, you’ll need to submit proof of birth to enrol your baby in Medicare.
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.
How to manage your Child Care Subsidy
If you get Child Care Subsidy, you are required to keep your information up to date. You can do this by regularly checking your details are correct.
Understanding loans and credit
There are things you should consider when borrowing money. We have information about different types of loans, credit and lenders to help you manage your money.