Who can get Parenting Payment
You must meet certain criteria to get Parenting Payment.
Work Bonus and your partner’s income
Your partner’s assessable income may also change with the Work Bonus.
Update your employment and income details using your Centrelink online account
You can update your employment and income details using your online account.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.
Personal income test for Youth Allowance for job seekers
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for a payment and work out how much you’ll get.