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🍼 Paid Parental Leave
Government-funded leave pay at the national minimum wage after a birth or adoption, now with super.
How much: $200.94 a day ($1,004.70 a week) for up to 26 weeks, plus 12% super
Who can get it: Working parents who meet the work and income tests
🧸 Child Care Subsidy
Pays part of your child care fees directly to the provider.
How much: Up to 90% of fees (up to the hourly cap), depending on family income; at least 3 days a week of subsidised care since January 2026
Who can get it: Families using approved child care
👨👩👧 Family Tax Benefit
Fortnightly payments to help with the cost of raising children (Part A per child, Part B for single-income and single-parent families).
How much: Depends on family income and children’s ages
Who can get it: Families with dependent children
💼 JobSeeker Payment
Financial help while you look for work or are temporarily unable to work.
How much: Depends on circumstances, income and assets
Who can get it: People aged 22 to Age Pension age
🧓 Age Pension
A regular payment for older Australians who meet the income and assets tests.
How much: Depends on income, assets and whether you are single or a couple
Who can get it: People 67+ who meet residence rules
🎁 Super co-contribution and LISTO
The government adds money to the super of low and middle income earners.
How much: Up to $500 co-contribution plus up to $500 low income super tax offset
Who can get it: Income under $64,293 (co-contribution) or $37,000 (LISTO) in 2026–27
🏡 First Home Guarantee
Buy with a 5% deposit without paying lenders mortgage insurance – the government guarantees up to 15%.
How much: 5% deposit (2% for single parents)
Who can get it: First home buyers; no income caps since October 2025, property price caps apply
🏦 First Home Super Saver (FHSS)
Save a home deposit inside super with tax concessions.
How much: Up to $15,000 a year, $50,000 in total
Who can get it: First home buyers 18+
🩺 Medicare
Free or subsidised doctor visits, hospital care and medicines; bulk billing incentives were expanded in November 2025.
How much: Funded by the 2% Medicare levy
Who can get it: Australian citizens and permanent residents
Use the Services Australia Payment and Service Finder for a full check. Most Centrelink payments are claimed through myGov.
FAQ
How much is Paid Parental Leave from 1 July 2026?
$200.94 a day ($1,004.70 a week) for up to 26 weeks, plus 12% super.
Sources (checked 6 Nov 2026): Services Australia, ATO key superannuation rates 2026–27, Housing Australia.