Applying for the baby bonus in 2009 involved submitting a completed application form along with supporting documentation to the relevant government agency. The baby bonus was a financial incentive offered to eligible families to help offset the costs associated with raising a child.
The baby bonus was introduced in 2004 and provided a lump sum payment to families upon the birth of a child. The amount of the payment varied depending on the family’s income and the number of children they had. The baby bonus was designed to help families with the costs of raising a child, such as childcare, clothing, and food.