What families need to do at tax time
You can use our tax time tool if you got Family Tax Benefit (FTB), Child Care Subsidy (CCS) or had a child support assessment in the last financial year.
Using research and surveys to improve our services
We use research to gather feedback about our processes and services. Your views are important and can help improve our services.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
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.
Travel outside Australia rules for Austudy
There are rules about when you can get Austudy when you travel outside Australia.
Who can get Austudy
You need to meet certain criteria to get Austudy if you're a student or Australian Apprentice.
Transfer Carer Payment and Carer Allowance from child to adult
You may be getting Carer Payment or Carer Allowance, or both payments. When a child in your care is turning 16, you can transfer your Carer Payment and or Carer Allowance from a child to an adult.
Child to adult transfer for Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance form (SA432)
Use this form if you cannot complete the Child to Adult Transfer online to tell us about the level of care you personally provide for a person who is turning 16 years.