Changing your child support assessment in special circumstances
We can change your child support in special circumstances if the change is fair to both parents and the child.
Who can get a child support assessment
To be eligible for a child support assessment you must be the legal parent or non-parent carer of the child. You also must meet residence rules.
Details of your child’s care arrangements form (FA012)
Use this form to provide information about your child’s care arrangements.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Family Tax Benefit Part A payment rates
The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A we’ll pay you depends on your situation.
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.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
We’re upgrading our credit and debit card payment system
This upgrade will strengthen the agency's security protocols and help protect against unauthorised card transactions.
Non-parent carer applying for child support
If you provide care for a child and aren’t the parent, you may be able to receive child support from both parents. You must apply for a child support assessment.