How to claim Family Tax Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Family Tax Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Hours of subsidised child care for Child Care Subsidy
From 5 January 2026, families eligible for Child Care Subsidy can get at least 72 hours of subsidised child care each fortnight.
Application to copy or transfer from one Medicare card to another form (MS011)
Complete this form to copy or transfer someone onto your own Medicare card or another Medicare card.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Recognised participation and activity test for Child Care Subsidy
Your recognised participation may affect the hours of subsidised child care you can get.
Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Covers part or the full cost of some basic dental services for children if you get certain payments from us.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Proving your child’s birth or adoption
You need to give us proof of your child’s birth or adoption before we can finalise your claim for Parental Leave Pay or Family Tax Benefit.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.