Who can get Family Tax Benefit
You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Family Tax Benefit (FTB).
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.
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.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
Application to change your assessment - special circumstances form (CS1970)
Use this form to apply for a review of an active child support assessment due to your special circumstances.
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.
Who can get Child Care Subsidy
You need to meet some requirements to get Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.