Top payments for having a baby

Financial investments

The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. What can affect your payments

Paid Parental Leave scheme changes

There are some changes if you get Paid Parental Leave. You now get superannuation paid on your Parental Leave Pay.

1. Family Tax Benefit
2. What can affect your payment

Family Tax Benefit when your child is 16 to 19 and stops full time study or school

If your child turns 16 and stops studying full time or going to school after they turn 16, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) may change.

1. Having a baby
2. When your baby arrives

Finalise your pre-birth claim

We need proof of your child’s birth to finalise any claims you started before your baby arrived.

How we use adjusted taxable income

What you claim determines how we work out your adjusted taxable income.

Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers

These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.

1. Prove your identity
2. Proving your identity online

How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID

How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

When gifting exceptions apply

We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.

1. Top payments
2. Family Tax Benefit

What can affect your Family Tax Benefit

The amount of Family Tax Benefit you get will depend on your family income and circumstances.

Employment Services Assessments

If you need help finding a job, we'll assess the impact of your barriers to work including disability, illness or injury.