Stimulus package question

**Visitor8** · March 11th, 2009, 06:42 PM

I got mine today

Was very nice to click bpay and my loan and enter those 000's lol

**alioops** · March 11th, 2009, 06:57 PM

I knew they would stuff it up

I haven't been in paid work since september and they know that, but it isn't showing on my payments, and I am supposed to get paid on Thursday. Very disappointed but for once I have gotten the hold music instead of the busy signal!!!

Donna - When you need to call them, do it in the evening, FAO closes at 8pm and all the others close at 6pm.

**mbear** · March 11th, 2009, 07:03 PM

I know... just I keep looking LOL

My FTB payment is due this friday...and sure enough this morning i log on and see that $1850 will be put into my account this friday...so like BG said, 2 days b4 your normal payment is due, you should see the bonus amoutn....

ohhh its so exciting....

**Willow** · March 11th, 2009, 07:11 PM

OK, we've got nothing so far but I don't get any regular payments from c'link so wasn't expecting anything really.

BUT just wanted to know, if I am entitled to any of these payments and we do all the FTB B stuff at tax time (we usually do) then will they back pay these payments too?? BG, I can't remember if you've already answered this, sorry!

**Lulu** · March 11th, 2009, 07:12 PM

NOw even though it says 'back to school bonus' - from ages 4-18, your child must be in SCHOOL right?

I told a GF she wouldn't get that because even though her little one is 4, she only started Kinder this year, not school. That's right, yeah?

**Willow** · March 11th, 2009, 07:17 PM

I've heard conflicting stuff on that Lulu - I've heard they have to be enrolled at school but i've also heard they just had to be school age ie 4 years on 3 Feb 09.

I have a 4 year old DD but she's still in preschool so I'm not expecting it, if I get it woohoo! but I'm not counting on it.

**mbear** · March 11th, 2009, 07:20 PM

i read somewhere that you have to be in school...dont know where i read it though...

it would apply at the other end wouldnt it too - i.e a 16 yr old whom doesnt go to school wont get it.....so i cant see why a 4yr old NOT at school would get it.....KWIM ????

**[M]umma[M]ia** · March 11th, 2009, 07:21 PM

I checked my centrelink online and it doesnt say anything about it coming just says im due to get paid my normal pay on monday?????????

tried calling them but it was engaged ALL day!

**briggsy's girl** · March 11th, 2009, 07:24 PM

lulu i think they are looking at age on feb 3 not school status - age is easier to judge

Willow - if you do your claim after taxes are done, if you qualify, you'll get hte payments then

rhyb · March 11th, 2009, 07:27 PM

Hollye check it 2 days before you're due to get your centrelink. That's when it'll show up ok?

**mbear** · March 11th, 2009, 07:27 PM

I checked my centrelink online and it doesnt say anything about it coming just says im due to get paid my normal pay on monday????????? tried calling them but it was engaged ALL day!

.check 2 working days b4 monday.....so check tomorrow.....

**alioops** · March 11th, 2009, 07:29 PM

Hollye, If your income estimate was above $20,000 for yourself on 3/2/09 then you will get it as a topup at tax time, if you earned less that that yourself over the FY (just been through all this on the phone) Adn I have discovered that to get through at the moment it is a bed time call to get them when everyone thinks they have all gone home

Don't worry, I was getting the engaged signal for months!! This is the 1st time I have gotten thru all year!!

**Willow** · March 11th, 2009, 07:29 PM

Willow - if you do your claim after taxes are done, if you qualify, you'll get hte payments then

Awesome! Thanks BG, I don't care if we don't get it now but the thought of missing out all together is doing my head in. With me not working it could really help get us get organised for Boo's arrival and help out while we're on one wage.

**Visitor8** · March 11th, 2009, 07:32 PM

It is 4 years, not if they are at school or not. Jaidan was 4 on the date and we got it. He is in Kinda.

Another girl I know has twins who are 4 but not in school till next year and she got it.