from what we chatted about on MSN i think you'll find the time from DS2's birth through til June 30 will be paid automatically, as you became current but at nil rate at that time. the time before that date, you'll need to do a lump sum application for. i believe you can download and print the form - go to the Centrelink website and type in FA048 (with a zero, not an O) and it will be the form that you need to lodge. if you're registered for online services, they MIGHT have updated to allow you to do the lump sum claim online but i'm honestly not sure.

HTH's

BG