Families who get Family Tax Benefit Part A for a new baby, a child coming into their care or an adopted child can get the Newborn Upfront Payment of $708 per child and the Newborn Supplement of up to $2,125.76 over 13 weeks for a first child ($709.80 for later children).
Key facts
- Newborn Upfront Payment: $708 per child, paid as a lump sum, not taxable.
- Newborn Supplement: up to $2,125.76 over 13 weeks for your first child and $709.80 for later children, not taxable.
- You get the maximum Newborn Supplement if you qualify for at least the base rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A; less than that gives a reduced rate.
- You can't get them if you or your partner got Parental Leave Pay for the child.
- They're paid the same way as your Family Tax Benefit Part A.
How much you can get
Newborn payments 2026-27
| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| Newborn Upfront Payment | $708 per child (lump sum) |
| Newborn Supplement, first child | Up to $2,125.76 over 13 weeks |
| Newborn Supplement, later children | Up to $709.80 over 13 weeks |
Twins, triplets and other multiple births can get both payments for each child. Shared care and blended families may get a different amount.
Who can get them
You may be eligible if you have a baby, a child comes into your care (for example through foster care) or you adopt a child, and you're eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A. You can't get them if your partner already got them for the child, or if you or your partner got Parental Leave Pay for the child.
See also: Parental Leave Pay.
See also: Family Tax Benefit calculator.
Common questions
How much is the Newborn Upfront Payment?
$708 per child, paid as a lump sum. It's not taxable.
How much is the Newborn Supplement?
Up to $2,125.76 over 13 weeks for your first child and up to $709.80 for later children. It's not taxable.
Can I get the newborn payments and Parental Leave Pay?
No. If you or your partner get Parental Leave Pay for the child, you can't get the Newborn Upfront Payment or Newborn Supplement for that child.
Other payments: JobSeeker · Youth Allowance & Austudy · Parenting Payment · DSP · Carer Payment · Family Tax Benefit · Parental Leave Pay · Concession cards · Pensioner Concession Card · Medicare Safety Net · Carer Allowance · Advance payment · Crisis Payment · Deeming rates · Age Pension · Rent Assistance. Back to all Centrelink payment rates.
Source: Services Australia, How much Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement you can get, Who can get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement (pages last updated 13 October 2026). Checked 21 October 2026. General information only; Services Australia works out your actual payment.