How we balance your child support while you get FTB Part A
At the end of the financial year we’ll check we’re giving you the right amount of FTB.
What happens if we update your child support assessment while you get FTB Part A
If circumstances change for you or the other parent, we’ll update your child support assessment. This means your FTB payments may change too.
Support services for separated families
We provide separated parents support and information to help with their family situation.
If you get both Child Care Subsidy and Family Tax Benefit
We pay both the subsidy and Family Tax Benefit (FTB) based on your family income estimate. The higher your estimate is, the less subsidy and FTB you’ll get.
Keep track of your Centrepay deductions
You should check your deductions regularly to make sure they're still correct and make changes if needed.
International application for an Australian child support assessment form (CS1665)
Use this form to apply for an Australian child support assessment if you’re living outside Australia, excluding New Zealand.
If you’re affected by an emergency
You may be able to access extra absences and a gap fee waiver.
Parental leave for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023 and the Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman can help you understand your unpaid parental leave entitlements under the Fair Work Act.
Examples to help you balance your family assistance payments if you were single during the financial year
If you were single during the financial year, these examples can help you work out what to do so we can balance your payments.
Getting a medical certificate for Parenting Payment
If you get Parenting Payment and can’t work or study for a short time you may need to give us a medical certificate.