Change of circumstances

You will need to tell us if your circumstances change while you are receiving Parenting Payment. For example, you need to tell us if:

• your child stops living with you
• you are getting child support payments, and the amount changes
• you move
• your or your partner’s income changes
• you separate from your partner
• you start living with a new partner.

You need to let us know within 14 days in case this affects your Parenting Payment.

• If you don't tell us about the changes you may be overpaid, and you will probably have to pay the money back.
• If you deliberately do not tell us about changes, you could be charged with fraud.
• You may have to pay a fee if you give us incorrect information about your employment income.

More information

• Factors affecting payment rates and eligibility
• What you need to tell us
• Parenting Payment section