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18-10-2022 11:46 PM - edited 18-10-2022 11:52 PM
18-10-2022 11:46 PM - edited 18-10-2022 11:52 PM
They Say I don't fit under any category and I am to complex
I have had a severe struggle since FEBRUARY, I was on a very low paid traineeship of $500 only for a few weeks and would move to full time adult wage. I am a single dad of a 9 year old girl.
I had a severe injury that required surgery, I then developed severe mental health issues. Workcover pay my $500 but they will not help with any travel cost to any appointments becuase I do not go over 20km. I am unable to walk and require transport everywhere I can't walk due to a complication that happened during surgery. I now can't get my daughter to school, I have to catch a taxi shopping. I have been on crutches since FEBRUARY. I ask for some help with my daughter. They reply we do not help children and your family and parenting responsibilities don't matter to workcover. My appointments cost me over $150 per week in travel and they don't help me I only get $500 to pay rent, and bills and look after my daughter. I was unable to afford to attend 1 appointment and I had to get food for my daughter I ask them very nicely for help and I also explain myself, They are aware I have permanent mental health injury from psychiatrist and I take medication. The psychiatrist wrote 0% capacity and he needs urgent family help to workcover.
Workcover sent me a letter and said becuse you don't comply you are suspended and we take away your payment until you comply, your family matters don't override your obligation with workcover. They took away our only money of $500 this was 25 days ago I still have money to food or get medicine and of course I can't comply I can't even get to Dr.
I am not entitled to ANY centrelink payment at all because of suspension. My psychiatrist wrote a letter of support and explain why I can't comply but they ignore this. I have written to the Prime minister and Mr Bill shorten. I have asked every minister for help in QLD. I still have not had any money for 25 days I am not entitled to any emergency payment. Centrelink tell me I don't fit under any category your to complex and complicated. I feel very alone 😔 the prime minster office and Mr Bill Shorten office and The Fedral Member are making enquiries but this is also taking a few days so far. They said it's sent to a specialist. But I am Australian my daughter is Australian and I need medication and asthma puffer and food. What more can I possibly do to get help. I have tried every possible legal help line in QLD and every local politician, every community centre,
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19-10-2022 12:50 AM
19-10-2022 12:50 AM
Re: They Say I don't fit under any category and I am to complex
Hello @Tornato5 I'm so sorry to hear of your and your daughter's situation. I hope @moderator can respond.
Have you tried https://askizzy.org.au/ for referrals to community services? Hopefully there'll be someone near you who can help.
Sending my very best wishes, however inadequate,
Dimity
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19-10-2022 01:19 PM
19-10-2022 01:19 PM
Re: They Say I don't fit under any category and I am to complex
@Tornato5 That is a shocking outrageous situation you have found yourself in. My deepest regards to you in your loss of your health, career, workcover whilst still supporting your child.
Not sure if you have tried these people or if they can help. It seems they ought to be able to help. It is not fair when people fall between the cracks.
Take Care
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19-10-2022 06:42 PM
19-10-2022 06:42 PM
Re: They Say I don't fit under any category and I am to complex
Hey @Tornato5
That is a very tricky situation. It must be very frightening and frustrating.
Maybe trying to access some services within the community, might be able to help you and be accessed as a stopgap for some of your needs?
I am not in Queensland, but an organisation like this might be able to help these with some of your food needs? They might also be able to direct you to other community services that may be available.
or maybe St Vincent de Paul?
It can be very devastating to fall through the cracks of these systems. It is normally those who fall through the cracks due to complex needs that are often the most in need.
I am on the forms until 10 tonight and I am back again tomorrow if you want to chat.
I hope you and your little girl can at least spend some nice time together tonight x
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19-10-2022 06:51 PM
19-10-2022 06:51 PM
Re: They Say I don't fit under any category and I am to complex
Thank you so much for your help and thoughts. I am very grateful 🙏
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19-10-2022 06:54 PM
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Re: They Say I don't fit under any category and I am to complex
Thank you very much for your support and kind words and help.
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19-10-2022 06:55 PM
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Re: They Say I don't fit under any category and I am to complex
Thank you very much, for your kind words
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19-10-2022 07:00 PM
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Re: They Say I don't fit under any category and I am to complex
Hopefully on here you can get some emotional support for yourself during this tricky time. You probably feel very overwhelmed and your situation is very chaotic. It can be so hard to wait for replies and solutions after reaching out for help as well. I bet days feel like years for you at the moment.
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19-10-2022 07:24 PM
19-10-2022 07:24 PM
Re: They Say I don't fit under any category and I am to complex
Hello @Tornato5 I'm glad you've caught up with our messages of support.
Hint: if you type @ a box will pop up and you can choose who you're replying to, and they'll get a notification so they don't miss your reply.
I hope you can get help towards food and medicines from one of the links we've suggested. For the longer term you might be able to set up a change.org petition, there must be other people in the same boat.
Hugs to you and your daughter. Please keep posting so we know how you're getting on.
Dimity