HI All,

I need Centrelink for dummies help. Of the 12 years I have worked, i have not claimed any benefits so am not sure where to start.

Firstly, I will be going on Mat leave for DD2 starting August. My company does not pay maternity leave pay so I will only be getting the govt one.

I have 2 weeks annual leave left to which I will take that then hoping to claim the 18 weeks from the govt.

Am I entitled to claim any other benefits and which tax return will they use to assess?
If they use 2011-2012 tax return then obviously i wont be entitled to anything but after the 18 weeks we are basically on low income (70k)

How do i go abouts claiming and am i entitled to anything?

thanks in advance!