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Re: I Love Centrelink
Originally Posted by kezzabird
(Post 6030332)
Wow thanks for posting that Herrchook! We have been out here nearly 5 months and haven't got round to going to a centrelink. I will do so now, do I have to have OH with me as he's the earner or can I sort it all out on my own?
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Re: I Love Centrelink
are you mortgage free now :lol:
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Re: I Love Centrelink
Originally Posted by herrchook
(Post 6028944)
Wow,
after dragging my heels I finally got around to going online and attempting to work out what we were entitled to from Centrelink as a family. Each time I called with my daft questions they were polite and helpful and when I had to supply visas and birth certs etc in person they were quick and efficient. And the result - less than 2 weeks after them having all the relevant information, I have had over 6 months worth of back dated family assistance deposited into my account :thumbsup:. And to think I didn't think we'd get anything. For all those out there procastinating with all those forms - get on with it, it's soooo worth it. :D:thumbsup: John and Stella |
Re: I Love Centrelink
Originally Posted by suart
(Post 6030971)
can someone clarify if you can claim family tax credit if you r on a 457 long stay temp visa?
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Re: I Love Centrelink
Originally Posted by herrchook
(Post 6028944)
Wow,
after dragging my heels I finally got around to going online and attempting to work out what we were entitled to from Centrelink as a family. Each time I called with my daft questions they were polite and helpful and when I had to supply visas and birth certs etc in person they were quick and efficient. And the result - less than 2 weeks after them having all the relevant information, I have had over 6 months worth of back dated family assistance deposited into my account :thumbsup:. And to think I didn't think we'd get anything. For all those out there procastinating with all those forms - get on with it, it's soooo worth it. :D:thumbsup: |
Re: I Love Centrelink
So I'm guessing that this isn't the thread to say....jeez these migrants, they come over here and get loads of benefits ;)
I know, if you are entitled to it, you are entitled to it...I do wonder though as to how many people formerly living in Britain would be complaining about newly-arrived Poles (eg) who claim for child benefit etc, yet when they get to Oz they are on the bandwagon. Just an observation. (Me - the abuse I got when I arrived in Britain was not about jobs or benefits...bizarrely it was that I'd come to the UK to steal all the men. LMAO!) |
Re: I Love Centrelink
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
(Post 6035829)
So I'm guessing that this isn't the thread to say....jeez these migrants, they come over here and get loads of benefits ;)
I know, if you are entitled to it, you are entitled to it...I do wonder though as to how many people formerly living in Britain would be complaining about newly-arrived Poles (eg) who claim for child benefit etc, yet when they get to Oz they are on the bandwagon. Just an observation. (Me - the abuse I got when I arrived in Britain was not about jobs or benefits...bizarrely it was that I'd come to the UK to steal all the men. LMAO!) |
Re: I Love Centrelink
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
(Post 6035829)
So I'm guessing that this isn't the thread to say....jeez these migrants, they come over here and get loads of benefits ;)
I know, if you are entitled to it, you are entitled to it...I do wonder though as to how many people formerly living in Britain would be complaining about newly-arrived Poles (eg) who claim for child benefit etc, yet when they get to Oz they are on the bandwagon. Just an observation. (Me - the abuse I got when I arrived in Britain was not about jobs or benefits...bizarrely it was that I'd come to the UK to steal all the men. LMAO!) yes i do wonder, but knowing herchook well, she and her family they are not one of them and i dont think they deserve a comment like this on their thread perhpas you shoud start your own thread |
Re: I Love Centrelink
Originally Posted by Margaret3
(Post 6036199)
yes i do wonder, but knowing herchook well, she and her family they are not one of them and i dont think they deserve a comment like this on their thread perhpas you shoud start your own thread
I'm all for anyone and everyone obtaining such entitlements. I'm not about to start such a thread. It was this thread that raised the issue in my mind, and therefore I suspect in others'. A search of my postings over the last three years will reveal that I am highly unlikely to personally slate or attack any poster, nor to start a thread on any issue deemed to be contentious. |
Re: I Love Centrelink
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
(Post 6035829)
So I'm guessing that this isn't the thread to say....jeez these migrants, they come over here and get loads of benefits ;)
I know, if you are entitled to it, you are entitled to it...I do wonder though as to how many people formerly living in Britain would be complaining about newly-arrived Poles (eg) who claim for child benefit etc, yet when they get to Oz they are on the bandwagon. Just an observation. (Me - the abuse I got when I arrived in Britain was not about jobs or benefits...bizarrely it was that I'd come to the UK to steal all the men. LMAO!) You do make a valid point and it's one you hear on BE a lot about wanting to move to Aus to get away from immigrants claiming benefits etc. Not for one minute aiming this at Herchook - I claimed all the benefits I was entitled to when I got here too and will do so again if I'm ever entitled to anything again LOL! Can I just reiterate again that when dealing with Centrelink always jot down the receipt number, person's name and a summary of the conversation. I found myself in a position of having to pay them back money in the thousands - on two occasions - because they had overpaid me (they admitted they'd made a mistake - I'd always kept them up to date with earnings etc - but it was basically tough luck, had to pay them back). I know a few people who have been through similar things and they are usually the ones who can afford it least, like single parents (which I was at the time). If you claim at the end of the year you should be fine, less room for error. I also found, after dealing with them for about five years, that you will get conflicting advice by different people every time you call them. I am extremely thankful I no longer have to deal with them! |
Re: I Love Centrelink
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
(Post 6036259)
I wasn't suggesting that herrchook was one of those people. I'm just amazed at the number of people who I have encountered in the UK, in Australia and in the USA who feel that migrants are not entitled to anything.
I'm all for anyone and everyone obtaining such entitlements. I'm not about to start such a thread. It was this thread that raised the issue in my mind, and therefore I suspect in others'. A search of my postings over the last three years will reveal that I am highly unlikely to personally slate or attack any poster, nor to start a thread on any issue deemed to be contentious. oh point taken, perhaps you could also include in your thread, about immigrants getting free nhs, :),, whereas it can cost a bloomin arm'n'leg for immigrants and aussies alike here, also perhaps include cost of schools, free in u.k , but even here state schools aint cheap, they have voluntary fees, we buy all books , paper etc, which i am more than happy to pay, coz believe me the state schools here need every penny they can get, my 16 year old doing vce, sitting on plastic picnic chairs and most classes no aircon, the ones that do , the teachers very reluctant to put it on due to cost..............sorry i diverse, but all these reasons are points which are drving me more and more back to scotland however i do only speak from being an immigrant in oz i , obviously hav no idea what it would be like to be an immigrant in the u.k or anywhere else! |
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