Centrelink disability interview.
Centrelink appointment for my disability claim and job
assessment. Only four months of waiting since my application went in. We met
with a psychologist (I think that’s what she said she was) called L...
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It's a hard slog and don't feel embarassed. I helped a lady (because of my job) through this process who has not been able to work for years and had moved state. She started on newstart allowance, a medical certificate is provided to them that currently not fit for work...whether that is due to chemo or depression is irrelevant, eventually they swap you over to disability if no recovery. Lots of paperwork but light at the end of the tunnel. This is initial interview with a clerk who probably doesn't even know the difference between psychologist and psychiatrist. Most public hospitals have a community mental health team and you could get counselling for free, it doesn't have to just be through your GP. Hang in there. X