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.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Maximum rate of pension for a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
The maximum pension rate we use for a Home Equity Access Scheme loan includes any supplements you get.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.
Social work services if you’re experiencing violence
If you’re experiencing family and domestic violence, we can help you access certain services.
Balancing Family Tax Benefit
What you need to do to balance your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) payments depends on your circumstances.
How much Pharmaceutical Allowance you can get
You’ll get the allowance with your regular payment each fortnight.
Medical support when living with a disability
How to access medical support services when you live with disability.
Taxable Centrelink payments
If you get a taxable Centrelink payment, you may need to lodge a tax return at the end of the tax year.
Home Equity Access Scheme variation form (SA497)
Use this form to make changes to your or your partner’s Home Equity Access Scheme if you’re not registered for online services.