Thanks, good ideas! I saw the financial counseller today actually, and she said to come back next week when I know exactly how much I'm getting from centrelink as well.

TBH, I think he would probably need to hand over ALL his pay to cover things, and then some. Its just so frustrating because he cares so little.

<sigh> sorry, not in the mood for talking money atm. But just to let you know that I am working on things.