Children in preschool are not eligible for Schoolkids Bonus, only primary and secondary school kids are eligible for SKB. Good news for parents in Queensland and Western Australia is that from this year high school starts in year 7. Prior to , secondary education in Queensland and WA started from year 8. That means parents of year seven kids will enjoy the higher secondary rate of Schoolkids Bonus. However that is not the case in South Australia where high school still begins in Year 8.
In South Australia, parents will still need be paid the primary rate of Schoolkids Bonus for their year 7 kids. It is up to you to notify Centrelink of what stage of schooling your child is at. If your child is entering primary school for the first time, you will NOT get paid Schoolkids Bonus unless you have contacted Centrelink to inform them that your child is enrolled. If your child is entering high school for the first time, you will NOT get paid Schoolkids Bonus at the high school rate unless you have contacted Centrelink to inform them that your kid has moved up.
There are some minor other eligible groups. The Liberal government came to power in promising to abolish the Schoolkids Bonus and in , they finally got their way. Make the most of this SKB, it will be the last you ever see. Jason is a business and finance journalist with 20 years experience, and is also a member of the SingleMum. He has a regular weekly column in the Sunday Mail Brisbane and writes regularly for the Business Daily section of the Herald Sun in Melbourne and many other newspapers and magazines.
For more information on the early learning and child care reforms go to, www. If individuals are experiencing financial difficulties.
I would encourage them to access an accredited community-based financial counselling service. Financial counsellors are funded by the Government and provide free and independent advice and assistance. They are available in every state and territory. Individuals can phone the National Financial Counselling Helpline on freecall which is open from 9.
When they call this number they will be automatically transferred to the phone service in their state or territory. It is also possible for individuals who are having difficulties to contact a Centrelink social worker. Centrelink social workers are a free service and available to provide counselling, support and referral services as needed.
Centrelink social workers in their area would also be familiar with other services available locally which may be able to assist them. Centrelink social workers can be contacted by phone on 13 for the cost of a local call.
It should be noted that families facing unexpected costs who are receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A by fortnightly payments can ask for an advance payment which is part of their future entitlements for a period of up to six months. Their ongoing Family Tax Benefit Part A payments will be reduced as repayment for the advanced payment. If an individual wishes to test their eligibility for an advance payment, they can phone Centrelink on 13 for the cost of a local call.
Please note that calls made from a mobile to the numbers listed above may incur additional costs. All being good you will be paid next week between the 2 July and the 16 July Many parents report that Centrelink can fairly easily change your details over the phone and get the Bonus paid to you within 1 or 2 days. OK no worries. Although the senate has blocked other cuts to family benefits, the axing of the Schoolkids Bonus seems certain to proceed after July It is not acceptable to borrow from children and give it to parents said Joe Hockey while he was still in opposition.
This includes fees, activities, school necessities, uniforms, computers and internet costs. Jason is a business and finance journalist with 20 years experience, and is also a member of the SingleMum. He has a regular weekly column in the Sunday Mail Brisbane and writes regularly for the Business Daily section of the Herald Sun in Melbourne and many other newspapers and magazines. Disclaimer: The views of authors on our website are not necessarily representative of those views of our website.
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