How to manage your Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
You have options and obligations for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023.
Verification of medical conditions form (SU684)
Use this form to verify medical conditions affecting your capacity to work if you need an Employment Services Assessment.
Accessing child care
Find out what payments and services are available to help when your family uses child care.
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.
Work requirements for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
To get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023, you need to meet a work test.
Your number of children in care can affect your higher Child Care Subsidy
You may get a higher Child Care Subsidy if you have more than one child aged 5 or younger in care.
Who can get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
To get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023, you need to meet certain rules.
Child Care Subsidy if your child is absent from child care
We may pay Child Care Subsidy (CCS) if you’re charged for child care when your child is absent.
How to claim Parenting Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Parenting Payment.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.