How child support affects FTB Part A payment rates
The more child support you receive or are entitled to, the less FTB you may get. This is called the Maintenance Income Test.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
How to claim the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
How to claim dental services covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).
How to balance your payment for Child Care Subsidy
We compare your income estimate with your actual income at the end of each financial year. This is how we check you got the right amount.
Resources about child care providers
Information for families about child care providers.
Parent Pathways
If you’re a parent or carer for a child under 6 years, you may be able to get help to meet your personal, study or work goals.
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.
How to apply for Additional Child Care Subsidy
You can apply for Additional Child Care Subsidy if you already get Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and meet certain criteria.