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, also known as maintenance.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Register the birth of your baby
You must register the birth of your baby. This is a requirement by the births, deaths and marriages registry in your state or territory.
Finalise your pre-birth claim
We need proof of your child’s birth to finalise any claims you started before your baby arrived.
How to claim Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
When you claim Family Tax Benefit (FTB) for your child we’ll check if you’re eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement amount for multiple children
If you have twins, triplets, quadruplets or more, you may get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
Meeting the income test for Parental Leave Pay
To get Parental Leave Pay, you must meet an income test.
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.