Education Payment

[Starfish]

Has anyone received this education payment that I have heard about recently?
I received $409 from Centrelink last week, which seems to be the Education payment for a school age child. DD has just turned 5 in June, however the letter I received says that they calculate the child's age in May. She was 4 in May. So, have I received this in error? Because I actually thought that it was something else and have spent it...

[briggsy's girl]

It was based in yiu having an eligible child in your care in may 8. Eligible child had to turn 5 before July 31

[Starfish]

Thanks for that.

[~*Niadalla*~]

I got it too and never got any answer. Received a letter about it today and figured it must be right. Nice little bonus we weren't budgeting for which will knock off kinder fees for the year

[Starfish]

Nicky - yes, nice bonus as I wasn't expecting it because DD is still not in school.

BTW - I still remember you from Baby Buddies group. How are you?

[Liviam]

Are there any other criteris to getting this payment?

[Enchanted]

Does the healthy school check need to be completed before you receive this? Providing you're eligible of course!

[briggsy's girl]

The school check relates to end of year supplements. Not everyone needs to do this one

[Enchanted]

So my DS turns 5 before July 31, so I'm assuming we should be expecting it? We qualify for FTB A & B.

[briggsy's girl]

Should do.