Before the birth of your baby
There’s a lot of information about payments and services available to help you raise your child or children.
Who can get Family Tax Benefit
You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Family Tax Benefit (FTB).
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
How to choose and share your Parental Leave Pay days for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
You can choose how you use and share your Parental Leave Pay days.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
Getting your Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
In many cases your employer will deliver your Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023 to you. Sometimes, we’ll pay you directly.
Meeting residence rules for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
To get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023, you must meet residence rules.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
How much Family Tax Benefit you can get
How much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) you may get.
Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
A payment for up to 18 weeks while you care for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023.