Balancing dates if you were single and got income support
If you were single and got an income support payment for the entire financial year, we may balance your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) without you doing anything.
How child support affects FTB Part A payment rates
The more child support you receive or are entitled to, the less FTB you may get. This is called the Maintenance Income Test.
The Grandparent additional child care subsidy
You need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for the Additional Child Care Subsidy Grandparent.
Supporting documents for Additional Child Care Subsidy as a grandparent
When you apply for Additional Child Care Subsidy Grandparent, you may need to give us evidence.
Family Tax Benefit Part B eligibility
We may pay you Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B if you’re a single parent, a grandparent carer, or if you’re a member of a couple with one main income.
The type of child care you use can affect Child Care Subsidy
The amount of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you can get depends on the type of approved child care you use. It also depends on the age of your child.
Grandparent additional child care subsidy amount
You’ll be able to access 100 hours of subsidised care each fortnight for your grandchild.
Residence rules for Parenting Payment
To be eligible for Parenting Payment you must meet the residence rules.
What are primary school levels for child care fee assistance
We need to know when your child starts primary school and secondary school. We may ask this when you claim child care fee assistance.
How much Single Income Family Supplement you can get
How much Single Income Family Supplement (SIFS) you can receive depends on your situation.