Hi

I am asking this question for a mate of mine.

They applied for a carer's allowance prior to the census date for the Christmas Bonus.

The allowance was subsequently denied, but on appeal has been granted. The appeal was granted after the census date.

What are the chance of them getting the Christmas Bonus (i think it is $1,000 for carers)?

Will payments be backdated to their original application date?

Thanks,

Kate
Hi Kate,

I am recieving carer allowance for my daughter. I have searched the net and found the centrelink information very helpful. From what i have read if your friend was not recieiving this payment on the 18th Oct she will not be entilted to this bonus. It doesnt make a difference if she appealed and won. Go to the website and have a look.