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How to boost disability benefits through a trust
If someone in your family has a severe disability, you want to know they will be provided for when you are no longer able to care for them.
Everything you need to know about Medicare
The amount that Medicare pays you is based on the "Medicare Benefits Schedule Fee" set by the federal government. Here's what you need to know.
How to get paid a bonus to immunise your kids
To encourage parents to fully immunise their children, the government offers a maternity immunisation allowance paid in two amounts of $129 each.
Changes to family tax benefits
The family tax benefits have changed again this year. Be prepared at tax time.
Austudy to help along the way
If you are 25 or older and studying or undertaking an apprenticeship, you may be able get financial help from the federal government in the form of Austudy.
How to claim a rebate on a solar hot water system
If you are thinking of installing a solar or heat-pump hot water system don't forget the federal government might be able to chip in.
Understanding tax returns
For anyone receiving a family payment, it's important to lodge your tax return as soon as possible.
Understanding Centrelink advance payments
If you're strapped for cash and receive a Centrelink payment, you might be able to request an "advance payment" to help you get by.
Changes to how the child care rebate is paid
If you receive the child care rebate, paid quarterly or annually, you soon will have the option of getting it paid more regularly.
Age pension raised to 70
Older workers will need greater support, with the government confirming its plans to raise the age pension eligibility age to 70 by 2035.
