Mine hasn't shown up yet, expecting 3 large.

I've got to wait till Tax time.... dammit.

Not yet. Expecting same as you Renth

Should come on the day you normally get your payment, we will get ours next week.

No not yet still waiting

Only been here a few weeks ,heard somesort of advert on the radio yesterday but didnt really listen in till the end. Can anyone give me an idea what the money's for , maybe were eligable too
Sunbound

Seniors, pensioners, people with a disability, veterans and carers
Who is eligible for the payment?
You may receive the one-off payment if, on 14 October 2008, you were eligible to receive one of the payments listed below:

Age Pension
Disability Support Pension
Carer Payment
Wife and Widow B Pension
Partner, Widow and Bereavement Allowance
Veterans' Affairs Service Pensioners
Veterans Income Support Supplement.
You may also receive the one-off payment if, on 14 October 2008, you:

held a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
held a Veterans’ Gold Card and were also eligible for Seniors Concession Allowance
were of age pension age and eligible to receive Parenting Payment, Special Benefit, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.
If you received Carer Allowance for 14 October 2008, you will receive the one-off payment for each eligible person in your care.

How much is the payment?
If you are eligible, you will receive $1,400 if you are single, or $1,050 for each eligible member of a couple. Carer Allowance customers will receive $1,000 for each eligible person in their care.

When will it be paid?
The one-off payments will be paid in the fortnight beginning 8 December 2008, with most payments received by 19 December 2008.

Exception: For customers who live overseas on a long term basis and receive payments 4 weekly, the one-off payment will be paid on 30 December 2008 with your regular payment.

How will it be paid?
If you are eligible, your one-off payment will be made automatically to your nominated bank account. You do not need to apply for the payment. Commonwealth Senior Health Card holders who do not currently receive Seniors Concession Allowance will need to contact Centrelink to provide their bank details.

Is it possible to get both the payment for families and the payments for pensioners, carers, seniors and veterans?
Yes, if you are eligible for more than one payment.

Is the payment considered income?
No. The payment is not taxable or considered income for Social Security purposes.

Can I review or appeal a lump sum payment?
If you would like to review or appeal a decision made about your Centrelink entitlements, there are several steps you can take. Find out more from Reviews and appeals.

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Families
Who is eligible for the payment?
To receive the one-off payment, you must have been entitled to Family Tax Benefit Part A on 14 October 2008. The payment will also be made for each dependent child who on 14 October 2008 were entitled to receive Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY, a Veterans' Children Education Scheme payment or a Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act payment.

How much is the payment?
The payment is $1,000 for each eligible child.

How will it be paid?
Centrelink will make the payment directly into the bank account of the person receiving the fortnightly payment of Family Tax Benefit Part A, Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY or Veterans' Children Education Scheme payment. If you are eligible, your one-off payment will be made automatically to your nominated bank account. You do not need to apply for the payment.

When will it be paid?
If you are receiving fortnightly payments, the payments will be paid in the fortnight beginning 8 December 2008, with most payments received by 19 December 2008 (generally it will be paid with your usual FTBA payday in this period).

If you receive your family payments as a lump sum at the end of the financial year, the one-off payment will be made at the same time as your Family Tax Benefit Part A payment after the end of the 2008-09 financial year when you lodge your claim with the Family Assistance Office.

visit the website at www.familyassist.gov.au
call the Family Assistance Office on 13 6150
visit a Family Assistance Office located in all Medicare offices and Centrelink Customer Service Centres
Is it possible to get both the payment for families and the payments for pensioners, carers, seniors and veterans?
Yes, if you are eligible for more than one payment.

How will the payment work for separated parents?
The normal rules that apply to the sharing of Family Tax Benefit will apply to this payment. If you share care of a child, and you have at least 35% of care, the one-off payment will be divided in the same proportions as your Family Tax Benefit.

Will parents with regular care of a child who receive Rent Assistance through Family Tax Benefit receive the payment? (for example, parents who have less than 35% care)
No. These parents do not receive Family Tax Benefit Part A. In these cases, the payment is paid to the parent who is the primary carer.

Can I get the payment through the Australian Taxation Office?
No. Centrelink will make the payments.

If a recipient of Youth Allowance is paid directly by Centrelink (rather than the payment being made to the parents), will the young person receive the payment?
Yes. The payment will be made in the same way as the Youth Allowance payment is usually made.

Is the payment considered income?
No. The payment is not taxable income or considered income for Social Security or Family Assistance purposes.

Can I review or appeal a lump sum payment?
If you would like to review or appeal a decision made about your Centrelink entitlements, there are several steps you can take. Find out more from Reviews and appeals.

If you're thinking of the $1,000 handout per child you need to have been eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A on a certain date in October so it's unlikely I'm afraid! Only applies if you have PR too.

Cool, ta. Mrs Renth wants to go to the Gold Coast now!! Have to check out the flights.

I got carers allowance yesterday but no payment. I guess I am waiting a fortnight.

Those that got their normal payment yesterday, will largely receive their extra payment on Wed or Thu

We're not getting it

We got Part A up until 3 weeks before...

Oh well...hopefully it'll give those who really need it a great christmas

got my normal payment today......but no xmas bonus as yet

Ann

We should get ours tax time but when i phoned the lady said we would get it on the 18th she's made a mistake i think, tried to ring but its constantly on engaged tone.

i didn't think it was anything to do with what you get your tax, its just a 1 off xmas bonus.......i'm sure i will be put right if i'm wrong

Ann