Most viewed payments for Having a baby

1. Prove your identity
2. Proving your identity online

How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov

How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.

1. Relationship changes
2. Most useful information

Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)

Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.

Real estate assets

Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.

1. Who can get it
2. Meeting the work test

Self-employed parents work test for Parental Leave Pay

You may still meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay if you’re self-employed.

Superannuation

Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.

Payments while outside Australia

To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.

1. Top payments
2. Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement

How to claim Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement

When you claim Family Tax Benefit (FTB) for your child we’ll check if you’re eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.

Mutual obligation requirements

Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.

1. Who can get it
2. Meeting the work test

Activities that don’t count as work for Parental Leave Pay

Some activities won’t count as part of the work test for Parental Leave Pay.

1. How to choose and share your days
2. Exemptions to the limits of days

Exemptions to the Parental Leave Pay reserved days limit

You may be able to take all Parental Leave Pay days yourself, even if you have a partner.