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title: "Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement, Australia-wide · unclaimd"
description: "A lump sum and extra Family Tax Benefit for families with a new baby who do not get Parental Leave Pay for that child. Up to $2,833.76 for a first child; up to $1,417.80 for later children. Check…"
url: "https://unclaimd.org/support/national-newborn-payments/"
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# Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement

A lump sum and extra Family Tax Benefit for families with a new baby who do not get Parental Leave Pay for that child.

- Support available: Up to $2,833.76 for a first child; up to $1,417.80 for later children
- Type of support: One-off payment

[Visit official site](https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/newborn-upfront-payment-and-newborn-supplement)

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## What you need to check

You must be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and care for a baby or a child who recently came into your care. You cannot get this and Parental Leave Pay for the same child. The upfront payment is $708. The supplement is paid with Family Tax Benefit for up to 13 weeks. The amount depends on family income and how many children you have.

This is a short summary. Other rules may apply, like income or where you live. Check the full rules with the agency that runs it.

## About this source

We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.

Our automatic check only sees whether the page is there or has changed. It is not a check of the rules.

## How to apply

Read the full rules and apply through the official government website.

[Visit official site](https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/newborn-upfront-payment-and-newborn-supplement)

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