To read about our legal services on this page, click here. If you live in another state, your local specialist community legal centre may be able to help. To find your nearest community legal centre, click here. If you know someone who's had a Centrelink claim rejected or they've received a debt notice but don't think the debt is fair or correct, our community legal specialists can help.
Please share this page on social media:. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. Pensions include:. Centrelink uses two tests to decide if you can get a payment, and how much that payment will be.
The tests include an income test how much you earn and an asset test how much you own. If you are legally blind, Centrelink does not use these tests for the age or disability pensions. If you have a partner, Centrelink usually pays you less. Centrelink says you have a partner if you are:. If you have separated from your partner but live in the same home, you can ask Centrelink to decide you are single.
Centrelink may ask you for evidence proof that you have separated. Economic Justice Australia has a fact sheet about how Centrelink decides whether you are single or have a partner. Every time your circumstances change, tell Centrelink. This includes changes to your income, assets and whether you are single or have a partner. Changes can affect how you are paid and how much you are paid.
Your name: is required Error: This is required. Your email: is required Error: This is required Error: Not a valid value. Send to: is required Error: This is required Error: Not a valid value. Who is eligible? An FTB child must be aged 0 to 15 years, or be aged 16 to 19 and in full-time secondary education. Meet residency requirements. You must be living in Australia and either be an Australian citizen, hold a permanent visa, hold a Special Category visa, or hold a temporary visa such as a Partner Provisional or Temporary Protection visa.
The child must meet these residency requirements or be living with you. Meet an income test. You must lodge a tax return at the end of the financial year or notify Services Australia if you are not required to lodge a tax return within the 12 months following the end of the financial year. Services Australia usually works out your income using 2 tests and uses the one that gives you the highest amount.
Any child support you receive will affect the payment. How to apply The easiest way to claim is online. Back To Top. A 2 part payment that helps with the cost of raising children. Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia. If you have a child starting school, this information is for you.
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