Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Medicare services for conceiving, pregnancy and birth
We can cover some or all of the health care costs of having a baby.
Parent Pathways
If you’re a parent or carer for a child under 6 years, you may be able to get help to identify and work towards your goals.
How to manage your Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
Your options and obligations for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
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.
Payment choices for FTB
You can choose how you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) if you claim it fortnightly.
Effects of Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023 on your existing payments and entitlements
Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023 is part of your taxable income. It can affect your tax obligations and some payments and services.
Payment start dates for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
Your start date is the start of your Paid Parental Leave period for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023. It’s not the date you’ll get your first payment.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.