Most useful information for having a baby

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Real estate income

This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.

  1. Child Care Subsidy
  2. Who can get it

Resources about child care providers

Information for families about child care providers.

  1. Top payments
  2. Parenting Payment

Who can get Parenting Payment

You must meet certain criteria to get Parenting Payment.

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.

  1. Family Tax Benefit
  2. How to claim

Supporting documents for Family Tax Benefit claims

You’ll need some information to start your claim for Family Tax Benefit. Once you’ve submitted your claim, you’ll also need to provide supporting documents.

Employment income reporting

You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia

We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.

Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink

How to prove who you are over the phone.

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.

Asset types

Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.

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Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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