Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
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.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Family Tax Benefit when your child is 16 to 19 or stops studying
When your child turns 16 or stops studying after they turn 16, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) may change.
Foreign income for family assistance
Foreign income can affect how much Family Tax Benefit and Child Care Subsidy you get.
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Examples to help you understand your Child Care Subsidy
Understand how we work out your Child Care Subsidy rate using your income and the number of children in your care.
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.