Australian Government Family Assistance Office

Family Assistance Office

Large Family Supplement

Large Family Supplement is an extra payment to assist families with three or more children.

Am I eligible for a Large Family Supplement?

To be eligible for the Large Family Supplement you must have three or more children for whom you receive Family Tax Benefit.

How much can I get?

You can receive a Large Family Supplement of $10.36 a fortnight for each child after the second. This is paid on top of your Family Tax Benefit.

Large Family Supplement
Number of children Extra each fortnight Extra each year
3 $10.36 $270.10
4 $20.72 $540.20
5 $31.08 $810.30
6 $41.44 $1,080.40


How do I apply?

You do not need to make a separate claim for Large Family Supplement, as it will be paid as part of your Family Tax Benefit.

If you are eligible and are not already receiving Large Family Supplement as part of your Family Tax Benefit, you should contact us.

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