How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Who can get Parenting Payment
You must meet certain criteria to get Parenting Payment.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
Details of your child’s care arrangements form (FA012)
Use this form to provide information about your child’s care arrangements.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Tertiary Access Payment
A payment to help students with the cost of moving from regional or remote areas for tertiary study.
Family Tax Benefit Part B payment rates
The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B we’ll pay you depends on the age of your youngest child and your income.