Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement if you have a baby
If you have a baby, you may be eligible to get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
How compensation affects payments
Compensation can affect your Centrelink payments. Some similar types of payments can affect you too.
Who can get an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
You can get an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card if you meet certain criteria.
What the benefits are of a Health Care Card
A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Lost or stolen Low Income Health Care Card
We can replace a lost or stolen card.
Residence rules for Carer Payment
To be eligible for Carer Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Payment options for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
We’ll pay these to you based on your payment choice for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A.
Residence rules for Parenting Payment
To be eligible for Parenting Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Accommodation and renting
Find out what help you can get from us when you’re renting.
If you disagree or can’t repay a Centrelink debt
Find out what you can do if you disagree or can’t repay a Centrelink debt.