How to claim Parenting Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Parenting Payment.
Centrelink online account help - Request a document
Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.
What adjusted taxable income is
We use your adjusted taxable income to work out your eligibility for some payments, concessions or services.
What are immunisation requirements
Your child must meet immunisation requirements if you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A or child care fee assistance.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
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.
How to claim Family Tax Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Family Tax Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.
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.