Advance payments?

[~clover~]

Did I read somewhere that you can pay off an advance payment a bit earlier & apply earlier?

I'm due to make my last payment on one of mine the 29th May, but can't reapply til June 11. Can I not apply before then, even though its paid off?

I need to take DD1 to Perth for a netball carnival early in June. About a week before I can apply, but there's no way I can do it without an advance.

[Netix]

Unfortunately I am sure you can only do one loan/advance per twelve months. It doesn't hurt to go in and ask though. Hope you can get it.

[~clover~]

They've changed it all. It's every 6 months now. As soon as you pay one off, you can claim the next one. I used mine last back in January to get from NSW back to WA.
It used to be pay off in 6 months & can apply again in 12 months.

[briggsy's girl]

Depends on the advance. FTB can be paid back early and apply again straight after last deduction is repaid. Carers and dsp payments are six monthly (which is what I'm assuming you're referring to given the dates). Other income support is once every twelve months.

[~clover~]

I am able to apply for all 3 in June, but the other 2 weren't til later in the month. Around the 20th. I'll have to see which is which & how much is left to pay out. Thanks BG.

I can't use my carers to help pay my FTB one though can I?

Trill, I'm trying my best, but I have school photo's & netball subs to pay this week. Then only 2 weeks & just not enough spare money/time to get enough together. Already owe my parents money for tyres, so can't ask them til I at least pay that back. I only found out for sure last week that they're going.

[Trillian]

Is there any other way you can get the money together?

[Tinks]

You should be able to apply online the day after you've made your last payment.

[~clover~]

I thought that might be possible Tinks, but didn't want to wait til then to find out I can't.

[briggsy's girl]

It really depends on the amount left. You can request as much ftba/rent assistance as you need to pay it out as long as you get that much in the fortnight. You just need to work out your own budget. Carers cannot be Accessed early though.