Raising children in Australia is expensive, and the government provides direct support through the Family Tax Benefit (FTB). Starting from 1 July 2025, the maximum fortnightly FTB Part A payment for a child aged 0 to 12 years is set at $227.36. This payment is designed to reduce financial stress…
From 20 September 2025, many Centrelink payments were indexed for inflation. That means your October 2025 deposits now reflect the new, higher rates for the Age Pension, JobSeeker, Parenting Payment, Youth Allowance (principal carer) and Rent Assistance. Income limits for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) also increased, so more…