The sooner all the paperwork is in, the better anyway.

My paperwork was in the crib with my baby, stamped and ready to go. All I needed to do was fill it all in.

Because it is your first baby, you will need to have a lengthy phone conversation with c/link as well. This is where they establish a family file for you, and get lots of details. Once all that is complete, then they can start paying you.

Baby bonus is paid in fortnight installments over 6 months, and ftb, ppp, and rent assistance is paid fortnightly as well. You will need to provide your local office with a copy of your rental agreement before they can pay RA