As of 1 July 2009, there are important changes to the way you receive discounts on your gas, water and electricity bills.

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/concessions/home/are-you-getting-your-utility-concessions

Baby Bonus is paid to families following the birth (including stillborn babies) or adoption of a baby. It recognises the extra costs incurred at the time of a new birth or adoption of a baby and is not income tested. Note that on 1 January 2009 a number of changes to the Baby Bonus will come into effect.

http://www.familyassist.gov.au...

http://www.familyassist.gov.au/Payments/familyassistance/baby_bonus/Pages/default.aspx

Provides Family Assistance Office claim forms that can be downloaded.

http://www.familyassist.gov.au...

http://www.familyassist.gov.au/ClaimForms/Pages/default.aspx

Use this wizard to find out what you may be entitled to with or without a concession card.

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/concessions/entitlements

This is online guide to help you understand the range of services and benefits you are entitled to when you are raising your children and your responsibilities.

http://www.facsia.gov.au...

http://www.facsia.gov.au/guides_acts/fag/fag-rn.html

The Family Assistance Office gives Australian families better access to government services.

http://www.familyassist.gov.au...

http://www.familyassist.gov.au/

Provides a range of our services online to make it easier for you to do business with the Family Assistance Office.

http://www.familyassist.gov.au...

http://www.familyassist.gov.au/OnlineServices/Pages/default.aspx

Concessions help low income Victorians pay council rates, water, electricity and gas bills. Find out if you're eligible by using the online Find a Concession wizard.

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/concessions

Lists family assistance payments that are available. Includes the Family Tax Benefits, Child Care Benefits, Baby Bonus, Maternity Payments and Maternity Immunisation Allowances.

http://www.familyassist.gov.au...

http://www.familyassist.gov.au/Payments/Pages/default.aspx