Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement if you have a baby
If you have a baby, you may be eligible to get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
Who can get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
You may be eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement if you or your partner have a baby or a child comes into your care.
Giving approval to share Parental Leave Pay
You'll need to give approval if you choose to share your Parental Leave Pay.
Medicare services for conceiving, pregnancy and birth
We can cover some or all of the health care costs of having a baby.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Family Tax Benefit Part A payment rates
The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A we’ll pay you depends on your situation.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.