How to claim Parenting Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Parenting Payment.
Starting your claim for JobSeeker Payment
You can start your claim for JobSeeker Payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.
FIS compensation video
Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get compensation in a lump sum.
Your family income estimate for family assistance payments
We use your family income estimate to work out how much family assistance to pay you. This includes Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
How much Family Tax Benefit you can get
How much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) you may get.
Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
Retirement village or lifestyle village rent type for rent assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re in retirement living.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Who can get the Work Bonus
You must meet eligibility requirements to get the Work Bonus.