Support for foster carers and other non-parent carers
We support foster carers, grandparents, kinship carers and informal carers who provide ongoing care for a child.
Non-parent carer applying for child support
If you provide care for a child and aren’t the parent, you may be able to receive child support from both parents. You must apply for a child support assessment.
Child Support online account help - Advise change of care arrangements
Instructions on how to tell us about a change of care arrangements using your Child Support online account.
How to download and set up the Express Plus Child Support mobile app
You can download and set up the Express Plus Child Support mobile app on your mobile phone or tablet.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
How child support affects FTB Part A
The more child support you receive or are entitled to, the less FTB you can get.
Application to add a child to an existing child support assessment form (CS065)
Use this form to add new children to an existing child support case.
Download the Express Plus Child Support mobile app
When you’ve set up your Child Support online account, you can download and use the Express Plus Child Support mobile app.
How to manage your Family Tax Benefit
Your options and obligations for Family Tax Benefit.