What can affect your Family Tax Benefit
The amount of Family Tax Benefit you get will depend on your family income and circumstances.
Update your activity level for Child Care Subsidy
We use your activity level to make sure we pay you the right amount.
Why you need to apply for child support while you get FTB Part A
Where possible parents should take primary responsibility for the cost of looking after their children. This is why we ask you to apply for child support.
Balancing Family Tax Benefit
What you need to do to balance your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) payments depends on your circumstances.
When you’ll get your first Parenting Payment
Parenting Payment is a fortnightly payment. We’ll tell you when your first payment is after we approve your claim.
How to balance your payment for Family Tax Benefit
We compare your income estimate with your actual income at the end of each financial year. This is how we check you got the right amount.
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get Parenting Payment. The amount you get depends on your income and assets.
School years
Find out about moving from child care to primary and then secondary school. You can also find information about home schooling and mutual obligation requirements.
What happens when your child turns 15
When your child turns 15, there are some changes for your and your child’s Medicare cards.
What happens when your child turns 18
Your child turning 18 or stopping school may affect Family Tax Benefit (FTB), child support and their eligibility for payment.