Baby Bonus is a payment to help with the costs of a newborn child.
Eligibility
You may qualify if a baby comes into your care within 26 weeks of birth and you are likely to be providing care for 26 weeks or more.
A claim needs to be lodged within 52 weeks of birth.
Further information
· visit www.familyassist.gov.au
· call the Family Assistance Office on 13 6150 or
· visit the Family Assistance Office located in Medicare offices and Centrelink Customer Service Centres