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Government help with activities & raising kids. We list 37 programs so far.
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Australia-wide · Payments
You could get Up to $13,582 a year for boarding (2026)
Help for families whose children can’t get to a suitable school because of distance, disability or special needs.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Payments
What you get Your Family Tax Benefit for that child for up to 14 weeks
If your child dies, Family Tax Benefit for that child continues for up to 14 weeks.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Payments
You could get Up to $2,833.76 for a first child; up to $1,417.80 for later children
A lump sum and extra Family Tax Benefit for families with a new baby who do not get Parental Leave Pay for that child.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Payments
What you get Amount varies (money for things like licences, courses, books or a computer)
Free, voluntary mentoring and money help for parents of children under 6 to reach study, work or personal goals.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Payments
You could get $4,482.12, tax free
A one-off payment of $4,482.12 after a stillbirth, to help with costs.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Rebates & concessions
What you get Up to the full child care fee
Extra help with child care fees for grandparent carers, families moving into work or in hardship, and children at risk.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Rebates & concessions
You could get Up to 90% of child care fees (up to an hourly cap)
Help paying for approved child care, like day care, before and after school care, or family day care.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Payments
What you get Rate depends on circumstances
A payment from Centrelink to help with the cost of raising children.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Payments
You could get $200.94 a day ($1,004.70 a week) before tax in 2026–27
Government-paid parental leave at the minimum wage while you care for a new baby or newly adopted child.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australia-wide · Payments
What you get Rate depends on circumstances
A Centrelink payment for the main carer of a young child.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.