How many out there? | Disability Support, Age Pension and Carers Alliance Forum (incl. DSPoverseas)

Banker
Exalted Member

I'm just a broken down old pensioner, please be kind.

Posts: 3,950

How many out there? May 15, 2012 7:15:53 GMT 7

Quote

Post by Banker on May 15, 2012 7:15:53 GMT 7

Yesterday I had to go to the Immigration Department in Thailand.

I was talking to another Aussie, he told me he was on the DSP but got cancelled about two months ago because of this Residency BULLSHIT.

He has decided to remain in Thailand and not return to Australia. I don't know what his financial situation is or how he will survive. I told him about our forum & web site.

This got me thinking that this forum and the 200 members we have is just scratching the surface. How many more out there we don't know about?

Anyone?

"You will only fail when you stop trying"

zorro1
Exalted Member

Posts: 1,009

How many out there? May 15, 2012 7:41:40 GMT 7

Quote

Post by zorro1 on May 15, 2012 7:41:40 GMT 7

He must be living in a village with a wife and kids and has a few bob tucked away over the years, cant see any way he is going to survive long term though

Also a lot of O/S dsper's wouldn't know eg I didn't get a letter nor have I seen it in the news anywhere.

Banjo
Administrator

Posts: 14,537

How many out there? May 15, 2012 11:11:27 GMT 7

Quote

Post by Banjo on May 15, 2012 11:11:27 GMT 7

A lot of people have super and the Centrelink is just a top up.
These are probably the ones Centrelink used when they penciled in the savings, those who would could afford to tell them to shove it.

"Tough love" is just the right phrase: love for the rich and privileged, tough for everyone else.
Chomsky
.....................................................................................................................................................................................
Usually, terrible things that are done with the excuse that progress requires them are not really progress at all, but just terrible things.

zorro1
Exalted Member

Posts: 1,009

How many out there? May 15, 2012 11:59:55 GMT 7

Quote

Post by zorro1 on May 15, 2012 11:59:55 GMT 7

good thinking Banjo sound about right, its interesting how people think only the lucky get to jet set, very adventurist and all that yet I cant see any upside unless its at least biz class.

its a pain in the butt ,even if the govt is paying for it

bundyrum
Senior Member

Posts: 167

How many out there? May 20, 2012 6:48:05 GMT 7

Quote

Post by bundyrum on May 20, 2012 6:48:05 GMT 7

there maybe up to 1,000..they are after with this residecy crap..but as we know it may not save them money...and if they leave us alone..they save 20 million over 4 years..well I just goota do a review..as they have cancelled me.