Child Care Subsidy if your child is absent from child care
We may pay Child Care Subsidy (CCS) if you’re charged for child care when your child is absent.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Private Trust form (MOD PT)
Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.
Payment choices for FTB
You can choose how you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) if you claim it fortnightly.
Child Support assessments for parents with second families
If you have children from a new family, we reflect this in your assessment.
How much Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence you can get
You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or circumstance.
The type of child care you use can affect Child Care Subsidy
The amount of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you can get depends on the type of approved child care you use. It also depends on the age of your child.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.