Parenting Payment is an income support payment for the principal carer of a young child, subject to residence, income and assets tests. 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. You may need to provide identity, relationship, income and care details when claiming through myGov linked to Centrelink. Services Australia decides eligibility and the amount payable based on your circumstances, so check the current rules and payment rates at servicesaustralia.gov.au.