How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
Dad and Partner Pay
A payment that was available to eligible fathers and partners for up to 2 weeks to care for a new child born or adopted before 1 July 2023.
Activities that count as work for Parental Leave Pay
To get Parental Leave Pay, you need to know what’s included in the work test.
Who can get Child Care Subsidy
You need to meet some requirements to get Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Who can get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
You may be eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement if you or your partner have a baby or a child comes into your care.
Your income can affect Child Care Subsidy
The Child Care Subsidy percentage you’re entitled to depends on your family’s income.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Information you’ll need to provide to claim Parental Leave Pay
Information you’ll need to provide to claim Parental Leave Pay.