Hi everyone,

I have posted in 3rd trimester but thought this thread is more suitable.

Now that the time I finish work is drawing closer, I want to ensure I get the most benefit out of government entitlements etc. I have worked out so far I can have access to:

Family Tax Benefit A
Family Tax Benefit B, and
Baby Bonus (the $3,000 one)

Am I missing anything?

With the above and DH's salary, we are left over with $100 a fortnight (assuming bills are kept to a minimum!). I am considering, and would be happy to, work one day a week, but don't want it to affect the above payments. I think I have correctly worked out that as long as I earn less than 4k per year, the payments aren't affected. Does that sound right? Obviously a cash in hand job would be perfect, but do they still exist, and if so, does anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking home cleaning or something like that? Or non-cash in hand I could do reception as I have a strong background in admin.

Thanks in advance,

Jess