Children & family / Australia-wide
Family Tax Benefit
A payment from Centrelink to help with the cost of raising children.
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What you need to check
You must care for a child aged 15 or younger, or a full-time secondary student aged 16 to 19 who does not get a payment like Youth Allowance. You must care for them at least 35% of the time. You must meet an income test and residence rules. It has two parts, A and B. How much you get depends on your children’s ages, how much you care for them and your family income. Claim online through myGov linked to Centrelink, or call the Centrelink families line.
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What it is
- Family Tax Benefit is a payment from Centrelink.
- It helps pay for raising children.
- It has two parts, called A and B.
Who can get it
- You must care for a child.
- You need to live in Australia.
- Your visa can matter.
- How much you get depends on what your family earns.
- It also depends on how old your children are.
What to do
- Read the rules on the official website.
- Apply there. It is free to apply.
About this source
We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.
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