Those with children in primary or secondary school and who are eligible to receive the Schoolkids Bonus should be receiving the payments around this time. To be eligible you need to be receiving one of the following assistant payments. Make sure your details are updated with the Family Assistance Office/Centrelink.

* Family Tax Benefit Part A

• Disability Support Pension

• ABSTUDY Living Allowance

• Carer Payment

• Parenting Payment

• Special Benefit

• Education allowances under the Veterans’ Children Education Scheme and Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/spw/customer/publications/resources/dfhc0017/dfhc0017-1301en.pdf