I've heard of people's parents being manipulative when centrelink calls to ask that sortof question; but I'm pretty sure she'll either say she can't afford it, claim I've been bullying her (apparently calling her an idiot when she tries to rob me counts as bullying now) or attempt to manipulate them successfully for a while but i doubt that act could work for more than a week or two. I'm not gonna rely on her moving interstate, I'm simply going to go for the "cannot live at home" option.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/cus...youth-allowance

According to that, I could quite possibly show that I'm independent, concidering that I worked for 5 months and had to pay for my own food etc, some of which my mum inappropriately hijacked.

I should be able to get either

single, with no children, 18 years or more, and required to live away from home (201.5 per week)
or
Aus study... which effectively allows me to earn a lot more even though the base payment is the same. In fact I'm pretty sure I was always eligible for this... which potentially means the government owes me something in the region of $1500+ if I can prove it. It might be a bit difficult to get money out of centrelink for the reason of "being deliberately mislead"... but we shall see. I most definitely was, I was eligible since I was studying a full time approved course (if it's an advanced diploma... ofcourse it's approved).

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This thread is like an episode of Saved By The Bell, except in this version the kids are unpopular and on welfare.

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Originally posted by Dykes_on_Jay This thread is like an episode of Saved By The Bell, except in this version the kids are unpopular and on welfare.

Because how important I am on tranceaddict is totally the most important thing in my life

Go away neo liberal scum.

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Originally posted by Psyshell I've heard of people's parents being manipulative when centrelink calls to ask that sortof question; but I'm pretty sure she'll either say she can't afford it, claim I've been bullying her (apparently calling her an idiot when she tries to rob me counts as bullying now) or attempt to manipulate them successfully for a while but i doubt that act could work for more than a week or two. I'm not gonna rely on her moving interstate, I'm simply going to go for the "cannot live at home" option.

If you don't know what your mum will say, then be careful. Is she receiving centrelink payments? If she is, then you may be listed as a "dependent" for her, so if you were to no longer be living with her, she would not continue to get the same rate of payments based on having a "dependent" to support. She might not like that. Sorry if I appear to be casting dispersions on your mother here, that's not my point or intention, just laying things out as I know them.

I've been though the centrelink game, and due to the shitty economy, I have a few friends doing it all over again right now, as students/unemployed folks.


Also, if you're looking specifically at "Austudy" then check what age it covers. I forget how old you are (19?) so it may have to be Youth Allowance, rather than Austudy.

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You're gauranteed to get austudy above a certain age but you can get it if you're 16+ and fulfil certain conditions. Being 19, studying an advanced diploma course and not being able to live at home would qualify. I have a friend who's on it and who's 20 but her circumstances are much more clearcut (she's actually been through foster care due to physical abuse). She may have been granted an exception, but I'm pretty sure the site says that I can get if I'm studying full time(an approved course), 19 and living away from home. Regardless, the only difference in payment is when I actually have a job, and the difference is every dollar I earn at work will be 50 cents if I'm youth allowance but it'll be a full dollar if I'm on austudy (assuming I work less than 10.5 hours a week or so).

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Originally posted by Psyshell Because how important I am on tranceaddict is totally the most important thing in my life Go away neo liberal scum.

no the most important thing in life should not be being on welfare. is neo liberal scum slang for employed?

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Neo liberal is what it is. Go look it up you lazy shit. If you're just going to offer stupid retorts like that, then I offer you a challenge. Accurately and in detail explain the difference between 1800s style conservatism and modern conservatism in a single sentence. Alternatively, you could settle for being too stupid and or lazy to discuss politics which I think is the more appropriate option.

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Last edited by Psyshell on Dec-30-2012 at 07:57

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Originally posted by Psyshell You're gauranteed to get austudy above a certain age but you can get it if you're 16+ and fulfil certain conditions. Being 19, studying an advanced diploma course and not being able to live at home would qualify. I have a friend who's on it and who's 20 but her circumstances are much more clearcut (she's actually been through foster care due to physical abuse). She may have been granted an exception, but I'm pretty sure the site says that I can get if I'm studying full time(an approved course), 19 and living away from home. Regardless, the only difference in payment is when I actually have a job, and the difference is every dollar I earn at work will be 50 cents if I'm youth allowance but it'll be a full dollar if I'm on austudy (assuming I work less than 10.5 hours a week or so).

Then go for it. You will be so much happier, lol. I know I was.

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Ya, that's my plan, thanks for the advice btw. Wasn't expecting some useful insight on any particular topic to actually come from here. I guess it really depends on who's posting it.

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Originally posted by Psyshell Ya, that's my plan, thanks for the advice btw. Wasn't expecting some useful insight on any particular topic to actually come from here. I guess it really depends on who's posting it.

It's no prob. Been there, done that, so I'm happy to share.

I won't derail things here any further (assuming that was even possible?). PM me if you want.


This thread is now about... the mix, and dark psy

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Originally posted by Psyshell Neo liberal is what it is. Go look it up you lazy shit. If you're just going to offer stupid retorts like that, then I offer you a challenge. Accurately and in detail explain the difference between 1800s style conservatism and modern conservatism in a single sentence. Alternatively, you could settle for being too stupid and or lazy to discuss politics which I think is the more appropriate option.

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