Family Payments and Allowances
Baby bonus
Baby Bonus is paid to families following the birth (including stillborn babies) or adoption of a child. It recognises the extra costs incurred at the time of a new birth or adoption. This page from the Family Assistance Office links to information about eligibility, rates and how to apply.
http://www.familyassist.gov.au/Payments/familyassistance/baby_bonus/Pages/default.aspx
Child care estimator
Child Care estimator helps families budget for their child care costs for Child Care Benefit, Child Care Rebate entitlements, and out-of-pocket child care costs. The rate estimator lets you estimate Centrelink and/or Family Assistance, Child Support, and Child Care payments you may be able to receive, based on your current or proposed circumstances. You do not need to register to use this service.
http://australia.gov.au/service/child-care-estimator
Child support scheme
This Centrelink page provides information about the Child Support Scheme which aims to ensure that children of separated parents have adequate financial support. Page contains links to related information.
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/child_supp_scheme.htm
Double orphan pension
Double Orphan Pension helps you meet the costs of caring for children who are orphans. This page from the Family Assistance Office helps you find information on eligibility, how much and when you can be paid.
http://www.familyassist.gov.au/Payments/familyassistance/double_orphan_pension/Pages/default.aspx
Family tax benefit Part A
This page from the Family Assistance Office links to information on eligibility for Family Tax Benefit Part A, payment rates and payment options.
http://www.familyassist.gov.au/Payments/familyassistance/ftb_partA/Pages/default.aspx
Family tax benefit Part B
This page from the Family Assistance Office links to information about eligibility, rates and payment options for Family Tax Benefit Part B.
http://www.familyassist.gov.au/Payments/familyassistance/ftb_partB/Pages/default.aspx
Large family supplement
Large Family Supplement is an extra payment to assist families with three or more children. This page from the Family Assistance Office links to information about eligibility, rates and how to apply.
http://www.familyassist.gov.au/Payments/familyassistance/lfs/Pages/default.aspx
Maternity immunisation allowance
Maternity Immunisation Allowance (MIA) is a non-income tested payment that is generally paid as two separate amounts. The first amount will be paid if your child is fully immunised between 18-24 months and the second amount will be paid if your child is fully immunised between four and five years of age. This page from the Family Assistance Office links to information about eligibility, rates and how to apply.
http://www.familyassist.gov.au/Payments/familyassistance/maternity_immunisation_allowance/Pages/default.aspx
Online services
Centrelink online services provide you with a secure environment to complete some of your Centrelink business. These options are accessible from your home, office, personal computer or phone. You can do it in a few steps.
http://australia.gov.au/service/online-services-centrelink
Rent assistance
Rent Assistance gives extra help if you receive more than the base rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A, and pay rent to private landlords. This page from the Family Assistance Office links to information about eligibility, rates and how to apply.
http://www.familyassist.gov.au/Payments/familyassistance/rent_assistance/Pages/default.aspx
