baby bonus is paid over 13 fortnights - so approx six months. if you lodge straight after birth, it is generally processed within 3 weeks

ftba and ftbb will depend on your estimates - you will need to go to the centrelink site, type in "estimator" in the search function, and run a family assistance estimate. work out ideal scenario - you don't go back until 1 july next year - so your income will be whatever it us until you stop working, and your hubby the 60k. that will give you the amount of each payment til the end of the year. if you think you may go back earlier, run another estimate, using the figures for both before you leave, plus what you'll earn from return date through to june 30. play around a little and work out what is going to be most viable for you.