Making it easier for families

The incorporation of extended Family Assistance services in Medicare office gives families better access to a range of government payments and services. Some of these payments and services include:

Family Tax Benefit (Part A)—provides help with the cost of raising children
Family Tax Benefit (Part B)—provides extra help for families with one main income, including sole parents
Child Care Benefit—offsets the cost of long and part-day child care
Maternity Payment—helps with the extra costs of a new baby
Maternity Immunisation Allowance—a separate payment for children who have been fully immunised

Last updated: 17 April, 2008