Before the birth of your baby
There’s a lot of information about payments and services available to help you raise your child or children.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Add or cancel someone to act for you for Centrelink or aged care
How you add or cancel someone to help you with your Centrelink payments or aged care fees depends on the acting arrangement you choose.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Who can get Nth Qld Floods, Jan - Feb 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
You must meet eligibility rules to get Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).
When your baby arrives
Use your Parent Pack to help finalise your pre-birth claim, make a new claim and enrol your baby in Medicare.
Starting your retirement
We can help you apply for payments and services that can support you during retirement.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Support for grandparent carers
If you’re a grandparent providing ongoing care for your grandchild, there’s support and payments available to help you.
Examples of working while getting Carer Payment
Understand how taking time off caring could affect your Carer Payment.