Payments for families with teenagers

If you’re the parent of a teenager, find out about payments you or your child may get.

Payments for your family

You may get Family Tax Benefit to help support your family. It’s a 2 part payment to help with the cost of raising children.

If your child has a disability or medical condition

You may like to explore support for carers.

If your child can’t attend a local state school

The Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme is a group of payments for families of children who cannot attend a local school. Find out about the Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme on the Services Australia website. 

Payments change as your child gets older

The age of your child affects your eligibility for some payments. They may also be able to claim payments themselves.

Find out about what happens to payments in the teenage years on the Services Australia website.

Payments in your state or territory

Find payments you may get for your family from your state or territory government. These links will take you away from myGov.

State or territory Resource
ACT

Cost of living support

Financial and Resource Assistance for Families

NSW

Voucher programs

School student travel

Boarding Scholarships for Isolated Students

Living Away from Home Allowance for secondary students

NT

Back to school payment scheme

Sport voucher scheme

Financial help for isolated students

Qld

FairPlay vouchers

Textbook and resource allowance

SA

Sports Vouchers Program

School Card Scheme

Travel concession and allowances

Tas

Concessions for school children

Vic

Help with school costs and fees

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund

WA

KidSport Rebates

Payments your child may get

Your child may be eligible for their own payment when they turn 16 or 18. Some of these links will take you away from myGov.

Help in your language

You can read, listen to or watch information in your language on the Services Australia website. There is also a free interpreter and translation service.


Page last updated: 25 March 2024