Pregnancy after LT TTC #20

[Coral73]

Hey Loops,

Here is what I have found out.... the best way to determine if you are eligible for PPL or possibly the Baby Bonus (I don't qualify for the BB) is to go to the following Family Assist websites:

For PPL go to: Family Assistance Office | Working Parents Eligibility
For the Baby Bonus go to: Family Assistance Office | Baby Bonus.


There is also an online estimator that is supposed to help you choose which option would be better for you financially if you qualify for both: https://www.centrelink.gov.au/RateEs...mbinedStart.do

If you are eligible and choose to opt for PPL you are entitled to take it on top of your employer paid maternity leave (I even think your employer via family assist pays you).... it is so good as it gives you an extra 18 weeks paid leave even though it is at the minimum wage amount after tax (approx. $490-500 p/wk).

I am so grateful for it as it would mean I would have to go back to work 18wks earlier as we can not cover all of our bills unless I bring in some kind of a wage!


Hope this isn't too confusing, xo

PS: Mods, hope it is ok to post the above website links.... I will remove then asap if not, Cheers Coral