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/family-assistance-payments/baby-bonus.html

Centrelink 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/centrelink-online-services

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 care rebate

The Child Care Rebate (prior to July 2009 known as Child Care Tax Rebate) is a payment to help families using approved child care for work, training or study related reasons. The Australian Government will provide you with 50 per cent of your out-of-pocket child care costs, up to $7778 (indexed) for each child each year and can now be paid quarterly. For child care costs incurred in the 2006-07 financial year and onwards, the Child Care Rebate is a payment delivered through the Family Assistance Office.

http://www.familyassist.gov.au/payments/family-assistance-payments/child-care-rebate.html

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/family-assistance-payments/double-orphan-pension.html

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/family-assistance-payments/family-tax-benefit-part-a.html

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/family-assistance-payments/family-tax-benefit-part-b.html

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/family-assistance-payments/large-family-supplement.html

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/family-assistance-payments/maternity-immunisation-allowance.html

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/family-assistance-payments/rent-assistance.html