Most viewed payments for Separated parents

Advance payment

You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.

1. Child support assessment
2. How we work out your assessment

Basic child support formula

This formula is for parents with only one child support assessment.

1. Growing up
2. Top payments

Family Tax Benefit

A 2 part payment that helps with the cost of raising children.

1. Family Tax Benefit
2. How much you can get

Income test for Family Tax Benefit Part A

The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A you get depends on your family’s income.

1. Family Tax Benefit
2. How much you can get

Family Tax Benefit Part A payment rates

The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A we’ll pay you depends on your situation.

1. Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
2. Centrelink online account help guides

Centrelink online account help - Request a document

Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.

1. Growing up
2. Top payments

Child Care Subsidy

Assistance to help you with the cost of child care.

1. Separated parents
2. Most useful information

Details of your child’s care arrangements form (FA012)

Use this form to provide information about your child’s care arrangements.

1. Top payments
2. Child support assessment

How to apply for a child support assessment

You can apply for a child support assessment online.

1. Separated parents
2. Top payments

Child support assessment

How we assess the amount of child support you need to pay or receive.