Medicare provide children aged 12 years of age or over, with an
Annual Voucher, ($153.45 in 2009), for a single Dental Check up/Treatment at any Dentist.
These Vouchers are issued each January, are must be used any time up to 31st December.
More information: www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/provider/medicare/initiatives/teen-dental.jsp
In November 2009, Hometrack, a residential property provider, showed that the median gross household income in some suburbs of the general Sydney area of New South Wales was:
How relevant are Household Income figures ?
After reading a report from the ABS , … Read the rest
Also see: ../average-wages-in-australia
Government figures released in November 2009 show the following prices for a 2 litre bottle of milk, in each State Capital.
The price of Milk in Australia…
Government figures released in November 2009 show the following prices for a 2 litre bottle of milk, in each State Capital.
The Australian Consumer Prices Index (CPI) changes for the last quarters were:
Total CPI rises in last ten years for the main Australian Capital cities.
CPI Rise from September 1999 to September … Read the rest
There are various rebates available in Australia for Solar and other green energy products.
Some benefits are provided by the Federal Government and others are provided by State Governments.
Hot Water Systems
There is a $1,600 rebate for installing a solar hot water system or a $1,000 rebate for installing … Read the rest
Some examples of the average Retail Prices, in December 2004, of a range of selected items in the Brisbane area, taken by surveys for the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
Brisbane
Child Care Benefit is payable to many people in Australia, to help with the care of children whilst Parents work, or look for work, or just wish to stay home.
This benefit is normally subject to an income test, and comes in two parts:
Child Care Benefit
The Child Care … Read the rest
Australian Councils charge home owners in their area, for local services provided by the councils. These charges are normally calculated annually, but can be paid Quarterly, or sometimes Monthly.
Some councils also include the charge for water in with the normal Council rate bill, but others areas, where the water … Read the rest
