Parenting Payment
Parenting Payment provides financial support to parents or guardians to help with the cost of raising children.
Parenting Payment is paid to the main carer of a child. Only one parent or guardian can receive the payment.
Helping Young Parents
From 1 January 2012, if you are 19 years of age or under, receive Parenting Payment and live in one of 10 selected Local Government Areas, we'll be contacting you as part of Helping Young Parents
You may be eligible to receive Parenting Payment if you
- are single and you care for at least one child aged under 8 years
- have a partner and you care for at least one child aged under 6 years
Parenting Payment is income tested so the amount you may receive depends on your situation. Residency requirements also apply.
You may need to participate in certain activities to get the payment, depending on your situation and the age of your youngest child. The activities could include applying for jobs, taking a course or other study, or working part-time.
Next Steps
- Read more about Parenting Payment