Yes, the Parenting Payment in Australia, including the Parenting Payment Single (PPS), is paid on a fortnightly basis. Recipients typically receive their payment every two weeks. This regular payment frequency helps provide ongoing financial support to single parents or guardians who are the primary carers of their dependent child or children.
For individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and have no income or assets that affect the payment, the maximum basic rates of Parenting Payment Single are as follows:
- For a single parent, you will receive $949.30, which includes Parenting Payment and a pension supplement of $27.20 per fortnight.
- For a partnered parent, you will receive $631.20 per fortnight.
- For a partnered parent, separated due to illness, respite care, or prison, you will receive $745.20 per fortnight.
It’s important to note that these rates are subject to change and may have been updated by the Australian government. Additionally, the actual payment amount can be reduced based on income and assets through means testing. Other factors, such as additional allowances or supplements, can also affect the total payment.
It’s important to note that the payment schedule may vary for some individuals based on factors such as the method of payment (e.g., direct deposit or other payment options) and individual circumstances. However, in most cases, Parenting Payment, including the single mum payment, is issued on a fortnightly basis.