Support for grandparent carers
If you’re a grandparent providing ongoing care for your grandchild, there’s support and payments available to help you.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
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.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
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).
Disability or Special education need conditions for Assistance for Isolated Children
You may be eligible if your child can’t go to the local government school because your child needs to study from home or attend a different school.
Income test for Family Tax Benefit Part B
Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B is for single parents or carers and some couples who meet a 2 part income test.
How much Education Entry Payment you can get
Education Entry Payment (EdEP) is a one off payment of $208 a year.
How to upload a medical certificate
Instructions on how to upload and submit a medical certificate using your Centrelink online account or the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
Who can get Parenting Payment
You must meet certain criteria to get Parenting Payment.