You can update a child's details in myIR.
Please tell us if any of the following situations apply.
- You've had a baby.
- A child has come into or left your care.
- We sent you a letter about your child turning 18.
- You want to let us know your child is financially independent.
You can also update your shared care arrangement.
In myIR, go to your Working for Families account
Select 'Family and income details'
Update changes
Under 'Children' select either:
- 'Add child' and enter all the required information then select 'Next'
- 'Update' next to 1 of your existing children to tell us about any changes for them.
Under 'Period of care' select the pencil to edit and enter the date they:
- left your care
- became financially independent or
- left school or a tertiary institution (if they’re over 18).
Select 'Next' and make any additional changes
Submit your changes
Log in to myIR
You can send us a message in myIR or call us.
What happens next
Once you've updated your child's details we'll let you know of any changes to your Working for Families payments.
You can see new payment details in myIR.
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Last updated:
11 Mar 2025