family-assist.rss.xml 60 http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/childcare_rebate.htm From July, if you receive Child Care Rebate, you won’t have to wait until the end of each quarter or until the end of the financial year to receive your payment. New options are available, which will allow you to receive Child Care Rebate fortnightly, and in many cases weekly. By receiving your rebate either fortnightly or weekly, you can elect to have your rebate paid directly to your Child Care Provider to reduce your child care bills immediately. More information is available on the Frequently Asked Questions page. Wed, 1 Jun 2011 8:00:00 GMT http://www.familyassist.gov.au/payments/family-assistance-payments/paid-parental-leave-scheme/ Australia's first national Paid Parental Leave scheme started on 1 January 2011. It provides eligible working parents with 18 weeks of Parental Leave Pay at the National Minimum Wage, currently $570 a week before tax. The scheme gives working parents support to spend more time at home with a new baby and helps employers retain valuable and skilled staff. Find out about the scheme's eligibility requirements and how to apply. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 8:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/grandparent_advisors.htm Are you a grandparent with full-time caring responsibility for your grandchildren? Grandparent Advisors are now available in selected Centrelink Customer Service Centres to provide support by helping you access a range of payments and services you may be entitled to. Wed, 8 Dec 2010 8:00:00 GMT http://www.csa.gov.au/ParentsAndCarers/departureProhibitionOrders.aspx The Child Support Agency (CSA) is reminding customers travelling overseas this holiday season to make sure their child support payments are up to date. The CSA can issue a Departure Prohibition Order to prevent customers with overdue payments from leaving the country. This is only used as a last resort. If you have overdue payments, call CSA on 13 1272 to talk about your options. Tue, 9 Nov 2010 8:00:00 GMT http://www.donateblood.com.au/become-a-donor?sourceId=famassist Do something special. Give blood. Visit donateblood.com.au or call 13 1495 to make an appointment to donate. Mon, 1 Nov 2010 8:00:00 GMT http://www.familyassist.gov.au/payments/family-assistance-payments/paid-parental-leave-scheme/ First claims for Australia's first Paid Parental Leave scheme start 1 October 2010. The scheme starts 1 January 2011. Fri, 1 Oct 2010 8:00:00 GMT http://ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/00251680.htm The ATO has learnt that some employers didn’t include the correct amount of their reportable super on 2009-10 payment summaries. This could affect the amount of child support you pay or receive, or your eligibility for Centrelink benefits. Check your summary – if you’re affected, talk to your employer and visit the ATO website for more information. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 8:00:00 GMT http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/about/news/2010/Pages/the_child_support_agency_and_family_assistance_office_alignment_of_care.aspx Legislation introduced on 26 May 2010 will simplify the way separated families deal with the Child Support Agency and the Family Assistance Office. Thu, 27 May 2010 8:00:00 GMT