Parenting Payment is a Centrelink income support payment for the principal carer of a young child who meets residence, income and assets requirements. Generally, a single principal carer may qualify while their youngest child is under 14, while a partnered principal carer may qualify while the child is under 6. The amount and whether you can receive it depend on your family situation, income, assets and other circumstances, and it is separate from Family Tax Benefit. Services Australia makes the final decision, so check the current rules and apply through servicesaustralia.gov.au.