Parenting Payment

The main income support payment while you’re a young child’s main carer.

We have multiple system updates and changes to some of our content and services

An increase to the rate of Parenting Payment Partnered was announced in the Budget, starting from 20 September 2023. It’s subject to legislation. We’ll let you know more soon.

A change to expand the eligibility of Parenting Payment Single to customers whose child is under 14 years was announced in the Budget, starting from 20 September 2023. It’s subject to legislation. We’ll let you know more soon.

To get this payment you must meet all of the following:

  • be under the income and asset test limits

  • meet principal carer rules for a child under 8 if you’re single, or under 6 if you have a partner

  • meet residence rules
  • your partner is not currently getting Parenting Payment.

Read the full conditions under who can get it.

Parenting Payment is a separate payment from Family Tax Benefit and Parental Leave Pay. There are also other payments for families you may be able to get.

Page last updated: 18 May 2023.
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