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.
Child Care Subsidy
Assistance to help you with the cost of child care.
Parenting Payment
The main income support payment while you’re a young child’s main carer.
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.