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How do I claim Child Care Benefit with forms?

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Claim: If you wish to claim Child Care Benefit as reduced fees for the current financial year and you are already receiving Family Tax Benefit, you do not need to complete a form. You can claim Child Care Benefit by contacting the Family Assistance Office on 13 6150 or by using our online Claim Approved Child Care Benefit service.

If you are not receiving Family Tax Benefit currently and wish to claim Child Care Benefit, you can download the claim forms and information from this page, complete the forms and return them to your nearest Family Assistance Office. You can also telephone the Family Assistance Office on 13 6150 and ask to have a Child Care Benefit claim form posted to you, or you can pick up a claim form at any Family Assistance Office at Centrelink.

If you are having trouble downloading the forms and information, you can telephone Centrelink on 13 6150 or visit your nearest Family Assistance Office at Centrelink and a Customer Service Officer will be able to help you.

Please Note: If you intend to claim Child Care Benefit as a lump sum, you have 24 months to lodge your claim for the income year you are wishing to be paid for.

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What information do I need to make a claim?

You may be asked to provide proof of your income and, depending on your circumstances, your partner's income. For more information, go to Factors Affecting Payments and Eligibility. If you have any questions, telephone the Family Assistance Office on 13 6150 or visit your nearest Family Assistance Office at Centrelink.

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What forms do I need to complete?

To make choosing a claim form that best suits your personal circumstances easy, there are a few steps to follow:

Step 1

Download the Information Booklet about your Claim for Family Assistance as this contains important information about your claim that you must read before lodging your claim for Child Care Benefit. You will also be asked to declare that you are aware of the Privacy notice contained within the Information Booklet about your Claim for Family Assistance in the Customer's Declaration section of your claim for Child Care Benefit.

Step 2

Download and complete a claim form that best suits your own circumstances:

If you are claiming for the 2008-09 financial year

If you are claiming for the 2007-08 financial year

If you are claiming for the 2006-07 financial year

If you are using registered care for your child

If you would like to request Jobs, Education and Training Child Care Fee Assistance.

Step 3

Print and complete your downloaded claim forms with your personal details. You may need to download and complete some of the below additional forms that have been identified when completing your claim form. Return your completed forms to your nearest Family Assistance Office at Centrelink.

These forms are current at time of publishing. To ensure that you are using the latest versions please check this page regularly. For help with downloading our forms go to PDF Hints.

Are there any other forms that need to be completed?

So that your claim can be accurately assessed based on your (or your partner's) personal circumstances, you may need to download and complete some of the following additional forms.

Information about income estimates and payment choices for the 2007-08 financial year:

Information about your living arrangements:

If you want to change your payment account or address details:

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To authorise a person to act on your behalf when dealing with Centrelink, or who can receive your payments, go to the someone to deal with Centrelink for you section of our website.

These forms are current at time of publishing. To ensure that you are using the latest versions please check this page regularly. For help with downloading our forms go to PDF Hints.

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How do I find out more?

For more information or to ask for help, you can:

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