Centrelink for the uninitiated!
Well, that was fun, 45 minutes waiting on hold on the phone to speak to someone about our 2 week old claim for my sickness benefits. Never claimed with centrelink before so it's all been rather daunt...
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Oh yes, good ol Centrelink. I remember applying for sickness and a disability pension. It was excruciating. Only to be told that at $1000 a week my husband earnt too much and I wasn't entitled to a thing. I was forced to work part time during my 16 months of treatment including chemo as I couldn't afford not to. All I really needed and wanted was a health care card to help with the cost of my $300 a month medications. Without my meds I cannot function due to another chronic illness I suffer. When I burst into tears, I was told to go to the salvos for help! It was one of the most degrading, distressing and frustrating things I have ever had to endure. All for nothing. You have my sincerest condolences having to deal with them. I hope your outcome is better than mine. Good luck. Karen xox