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Post by quantumranger on Jun 4, 2012 4:34:26 GMT 7
Sorry I am not sure where to post this. But I am really desperate. I live in NSW and I need to move out of my house. I am always living in fear. My sister keeps swearing at me and calling me names. My mum tells me that I am stupid and I crazy and I should go kill myself. I am sick of living in this house.
I need somewhere to stay does anyone know what I can do. I am mentally ill with depression and anxiety disorder and I have slight mental retardation.
The problem I need to stay home because I don't know how to cook and I need a carer. But my mum looks after my sister more than me. Sometimes I even starve. I want to live with a foster family but I don't know where to start.
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Post by spaceyone on Jun 4, 2012 5:58:14 GMT 7
Hi Quantum
Sorry to hear this is happening to you. We don't really know much about where to turn for things like that.
There are organisations which are supposed to help the disabled with housing issues. In northern NSW it is a place called On-Track. I think they should have something similar in your area.
You could phone the Centrelink disability line, and ask them what's available in your area.
Hugs.
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Post by latindancer on Jun 4, 2012 6:02:34 GMT 7
Jeez QR, that's not a good situation. Do you have other family you could stay with ? If not, I'd suggest seeing a social worker. They specialize in stuff like this. I think Centrelink have social workers you can see. Or how about a Womens' Crisis Centre ? www.whnsw.asn.au/centres.htm
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Post by Banker on Jun 4, 2012 6:34:56 GMT 7
QR, Contact "Lifeline"or the Red Shield, they both have people that you can talk with and steer you in the right direction.
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Post by Banjo on Jun 4, 2012 7:22:33 GMT 7
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Post by quantumranger on Jun 5, 2012 7:23:21 GMT 7
I don't other family to stay with.
My mum gets carer payment for looking after me but she looks after my sister more.
But the problem is I don't know how to look after myself. If I get into one of those places no one is going to help me.
My mum yell at me today and called me ugly.
I am so depressed.
I don't even have any friends so I can't ask them if I can stay with them.
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Post by Banker on Jun 5, 2012 7:29:22 GMT 7
QR, please contact Lifeline they can help.
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Post by Banjo on Jun 5, 2012 7:30:47 GMT 7
Go down to your local community welfare office and ask to see a social worker today. If you don't know where it is or can't find it in the phone book ring your local council and find out. You have NO obligation to people who treat you like this, it's a relationship and there are rules about abuse just like in any other.
Teaching people how to cope on their own is part of the service they provide and they also counsel families with this type of problem, they may be able to talk you through this.
There will certainly be someone from your ethnic background available if you need them.
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Post by Banker on Jun 5, 2012 7:33:35 GMT 7
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Post by quantumranger on Jun 6, 2012 7:34:13 GMT 7
They are only offering me short-term accomodation and that is without someone to look after me.
Is their anyone here that lives in NSW near Bankstown that has a spare room. I will pay rent.
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Post by Banjo on Jun 6, 2012 7:46:31 GMT 7
Most of us only have single accommodation anyway, the majority of members travel overseas regularly. Do you consider you may not need a carer? Was that your idea or your mothers? Maybe with a little help you could live independently.
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Post by quantumranger on Jun 6, 2012 7:53:53 GMT 7
I'm mentally retarded, and I need help cooking and cleaning. And I have a fear of being alone.
My mum hasn't suggested anything we don't talk much. Most days I am lying in my bed using the internet. When I come out then I always get swored at. Even if I pick up the phone when it rings I get called a #*$head.
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Post by spaceyone on Jun 6, 2012 8:21:16 GMT 7
I'm mentally retarded, and I need help cooking and cleaning. And I have a fear of being alone. My mum hasn't suggested anything we don't talk much. Most days I am lying in my bed using the internet. When I come out then I always get swored at. Even if I pick up the phone when it rings I get called a #*$head. St Joseph's church up here has houses for homeless youths to live in while they are still at school, when they cannot live at home. You might be best to try someone like that. I hated referring you to social workers and C/l associated agencies the other day, knowing they will do little to help. If you can find something run and funded by a church, or charity, you might be able to get something organised. Hugs QR. Sorry I am too far away to assist.
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Post by quantumranger on Jun 6, 2012 16:11:39 GMT 7
I just tried catholic care churches but they haven't got any properties.
I am sick of living here anymore. I keep having chest pains because of anxiety.
Hugs.
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Post by howdo on Jun 25, 2012 5:14:26 GMT 7
A question guys. It has just been mentioned to me that I would be eligible to go in to a retirement home/complex and my rental and any other ongoing costs would be taken out of my pension. Do any of you guys have any knowledge of this?
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