Parental Leave Pay
A payment to help families taking time off work to care for a newborn or newly adopted child.
Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
A payment while you care for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023.
Centrepay
A voluntary bill paying service which is free for Centrelink customers. You can use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.
Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
A lump sum and an increase to your Family Tax Benefit Part A payment when you start caring for a baby or child that's recently come into your care.
Family Tax Benefit
A 2 part payment that helps with the cost of raising children.
Parenting Payment
The main income support payment while you’re a young child’s main carer.
Child Care Subsidy
Assistance to help you with the cost of child care.
Dad and Partner Pay
A payment that was available to eligible fathers and partners for up to 2 weeks to care for a new child born or adopted before 1 July 2023.
Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
A payment for up to 18 weeks while you care for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023.
Parent Pathways
If you’re a parent or carer for a child under 6 years, you may be able to get help to identify and work towards your goals.