A couple of questions

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I am applying for single parenting payment, FTB A & B etc and they said it may take 4 weeks firstly, do you think it's likely to take that long? I know I odn't have enough money to last another 4 weeks secondly, will they back date it or will I just get the stated amount from then on?

I also have some questions about Austudy. I have nearly completed my Cert 3 and I know I won't be able to afford to do my Cert 4 at the college I am currently at. So, if the TAFE course is Austudy approved then will I be able to get it? Will it affect my other payments? From what I can gather I am getting basic FTB A & B and PP single. I am not eligible for rent assis as I am getting too much child support. I really want to do my Cert 4 as the Cert 3 by itself is pretty pointless

Thanks everyone

ETA I have another question. Is there a maximum child support amount? I used the estimate calculator on the child support website with DHs estimated income for next year and it was the same as this year so is there a maximum amount and anything else he earns over that he doesn't have to pay me any more?