How to use Centrepay
You can use the Centrepay bill paying service to pay for goods and services from registered businesses. You can set up Centrepay deductions from most Centrelink payments.
Time limits for claiming family payments
There are rules about when you can submit a claim. They are different depending on the type of payment. If you can’t claim within these timeframes, let us know.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
Care calendar for when care arrangements for a child changes
Use this calendar to let us know how often you care for a child. We use this to work out your percentage of care to calculate FTB payments and child support.
Ordinary waiting period
You may have to wait for a week before your payment starts. We will let you know when you claim if this applies to you.
Details you need to give your child care service for Child Care Subsidy
When you enrol your child in an approved child care service, you need to give them some information.
Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement amount for shared care and blended families
If you share the care of your child or have a blended family your payment amount depends on your circumstances.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Claim for an annual lump sum payment of Family Tax Benefit - A payment to help families with the cost of raising children for the 2024-25 financial year form (FA048)
Use this form to claim an annual lump sum payment of Family Tax Benefit for the 2024-25 financial year.
Centrepay is changing
We’re updating Centrepay so it works better for you. You can use Centrepay to pay for goods and services from approved businesses.