Every calendar year the eligibility of a child is determined and the benefits are made available for two calendar years. A child becomes eligible to receive the benefits if they are between 2 and 17 years old for at least one day of the calendar year.
In addition, they should meet the requirements, be eligible for Medicare and be part of a family that receives:
- Family Tax Benefit Part A
- Special Benefit
- Youth Allowance
- Double Orphan Pension
- Parenting Payment
- ABSTUDY
- Disability Support Pension
- Parenting Payment
- Veteran’s Children Education Scheme (if the child is 16 or over)
- Carer Payment
- Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (if the child is 16 or over).
If your child is eligible, your family’s details will need to be up to date with Medicare and Centrelink to use their CDBS benefits.