Comments on: The Babble Guide: Budget 2009/10

By: Latest Technology News

Latest Technology News — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:12:01 +0000

Yup! I definitely agree to “mark”.

By: Brenda Gibbs

Brenda Gibbs — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:41:40 +0000

If everyone had a bit more pride in themselves. They wouldn’t expect all the handouts. Get a life and get out of strife.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:40:25 +0000

I get the carers allowance for my son and was told by Centrelink that if you are getting it on the 1st July you will get the $1000. It will be ongoing as it has passed legislation through parliament 3 years ago.

By: nadia

nadia — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:21:03 +0000

Im sick off hearing you mothers that say you work hard and dont get a cent from centrelink (some with working partners too) If the government supported mothers that are working as well as those that are not, then it would be half as much maybe less to make up for it. You wouldnt like to be in my shoes waiting for the next pension so you can eat a decent meal giving all i get to my children including an autistic son of 4yrs.I would love to work if someone would give me a fair go…

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:42:48 +0000

Hi.

Meg is right, you still get the $1000 in July if you have a child on Carer Allowance under 16 only.

Please read: http://www.carersaustralia.com.au/?/national/article/view/1080

It says:

The existing Child Disability Assistance Payment of $1,000 a year for carers who are eligible will continue.

Centrelink do not know what is going on. You get different answers by different employee’s

By: felicia

felicia — Fri, 29 May 2009 02:07:07 +0000

hi,Meg

i just rang centrelink today we dont still get the $1000 for carers allowance for a child under 16 it has been cut so we will only get $600 supplement before the 30th of june. i spoke to three different people to make sure that was right its sad we miss out on the $1000 as that money could come in handy for medical bills ect .

By: Meg

Meg — Thu, 21 May 2009 01:43:30 +0000

No, we still get the $1000 too if you are on carer allowance for a child under 16. It is legislated.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:19:08 +0000

To all commenting on the changes to medicare rebates for IVF. I agree it is disgusting I have just finished my first cylcle and am 8months pregnant with my first child.We struggled to finance this IVF cycle unless our financial situation changes we won’t be able to do it again without taking a LOAN! I think we should petition the Government to change their stance or make the clinics and Obstericians cap their fees as well. There are enough of us here to try and start a petition. Anyone interested?

To Shanelle – I agree it’s not fair to target ‘young” mothers and generalise. I am only 32 which I consider still young and it’s not fair of anyone to assume that all people younger such as yourself have babies just to capitalise on Government handouts.

Good on you for speaking up and good luck with your second pregnancy.

By: shanelle

shanelle — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:48:58 +0000

To all you whinging about young mums getting pregnant just because of a baby bonus, i am 19, married, working expecting my second daughter and i could not care less if there was no baby bonus! i dont receive a cent from centrelink, my husband and i are both hard working, and i dont see any of the older parents saying no to getting the baby bonus!!!!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:22:28 +0000

As someone who has recently undertaken 2 IVF cycles and very recently fallen pregnant, I’m horrified that the govt is reneging on its election promise to leave the Safety net untouched. I am very fortunate to have only had to pay out of pocket expenses of $5000 for my IVF treatment and will pay $3300 out of pocket for my precious baby to be
looked after by an obstetrician. Hardly a bargain – but nothing compared to the probable $20000+ this exact scenario would cost me next year. Is the Govt trying to push those of us who fork out $200 each month in Health Insurance premiums, & who are happy to pay a reasonable amount for the added benefit and security of private obstetric treatment, back into the public system.
It makes my blood boil every time I have to pay $115 for a blood test or $220 for a scan, knowing that all of this would be totally free if I attended a public hospital. I do it because after the extreme efforts made to conceive this baby I want the best possible care. However I’m sad for all the women who will be forced to make a different decision this time next year. I am very pleased at the introduction of maternity leave and added recognition of midwives – however what should be a long overdue celebration merely feels like giving with one hand and taking with the other.