General financial assistance for families

Baby Bonus

Baby Bonus helps you with the extra costs you have when a new baby is born.
More information: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/maternity.htm

Parenting payment

The Parenting Payment provides financial help for people who are primary carers of children.
More information: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/parenting.htm

Family Tax Benefit Part A

Family Tax Benefit Part A helps families with the cost of raising children.
More information: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/ftb_a.htm

Family Tax Benefit Part B

Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B provides extra assistance to single parents and families with one main income. This includes circumstances where one parent chooses to stay at home or balance some paid work with caring for children.
More information: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/ftb_b.htm

Child Care Benefit

 Child Care Benefit helps you with the cost of child care for long day care, family day care, occasional care, outside school hours care, vacation care and registered care.
More information:  http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/childcare_benefit.htm

Child Care Tax Rebate

The Child Care Tax Rebate covers a percentage of your out-of-pocket expenses for approved child care, up to a maximum amount per child per financial year.
More information: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/childcare_taxreb.htm