I'm hoping someone has an idea how the system works in WA. Both government housing & centrelink. There are some small differences over here.

I've applied for a full time job. This morning I received a call requesting an interview (panel type interview! *stressing*), so now I really need to think about how this job will affect my life if I was to get it.

First of all, I am on carers payment. I can only work 30 hours a week on carers. This job is 38 hours. Difference between it & school is 1.5 hours after school 4 days a week. So I'd lose my carers payment.
I need to know, when this happens, do I then go apply for PPS? Will I still be eligible for anything with a ft job? Or do I leave it. Does the job being temporary affect any of that (loss of carers/eligibility for PPS)? The job is 3 month trial basis, temporary maternity leave position with possibility of an ongoing position.


My other questions are pretty much dept housing questions. I was only just eligible for this house earning $150 a week from my last work place.

I think I still may just be okay on what I've quietly been told is the estimated pay rate. But there are still a few issues.

1, over here housing do not accept centrepay from your FTB. Only from income support payments. WA is the only state that do this.
If I'm cut off, they will accept other forms of payment won't they? Direct debit, or FTB??

2, how much do I lose in the $$ for FTB? I think income support rates are different aren't they? I've been told a few different amounts in the $$ after a certain amount.

3, crazy one, but needs to be asked. I'll be a bit lower for FTB to count in non existant csa payments. Would my one csa payment in over 2 years (backdated) affect my income for housing? csa would go down anyway I guess?

I'm just a bit confused, & very worried that I will lose my payments AND my house for a 12 month job :/ I want to apply to buy this house one day. This is a long term goal I'm trying to make happen, but I'm wondering if its worth the trouble?