Additional support for single parents Attachments Additional support for single parents [307.5 kB]Listen to PDFHTML Version Date: 9 May 2023 The Government is investing $1.9 billion to extend eligibility for Parenting Payment (Single) to single principal carers with a youngest dependent child under 14 years (up from 8 years). Last updated: 10 May 2023 - 10:43am