I am looking for information on a maternal ancestor by the name of Sophia Agnes (Agnes Sophia) Jacotine. She married Arthur Lionel McCarthy in 1883 in the Holy Trinity Church, Colombo, Sri Lanka.  If there is anyone that has a verified connection to Sophia, her parents or siblings I would be most grateful if you could share...Read More

Hi everybody, Here's an interesting ready reckoner chart issued by the Victorian State Govt displaying what concessions are available with the various 'concession' cards around. Please see attached link- https://services.dhhs.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2017-06/concessions-at-a-glance.pdfRead More

Hi everybody Attached please find the Pension Rate increases effective 20 March 2018. This effectively increases the Income and Assets CUT OFF points. Also increasing are Newstart, Widows, Sickness & Youth allowance, Parenting Payments & Rent Assistance. Income test cut offs for Health Care Cards are also increasing. Details in attachment below. Please see attached...Read More