Your family income estimate for family assistance payments
We use your family income estimate to work out how much family assistance to pay you. This includes Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
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.
Parental leave and the Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman can help you understand your unpaid parental leave entitlements under the Fair Work Act.
Claiming timeframes for Parental Leave Pay
You need to claim within the timeframes to get Parental Leave Pay.
Residence rules for Parental Leave Pay
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay you must meet the residence rules.
Who can get Parental Leave Pay
To get Parental Leave Pay, you need to meet certain rules.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
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.
Medicare enrolment form (MS004)
Use this form to enrol in Medicare for the first time, re-enrol in Medicare or enrol your baby in Medicare.