cartz
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Post by cartz on Mar 31, 2013 4:48:04 GMT 7
Hi there,
I'm really glad to have found this board. While I'm not interested in living overseas, I am interested in how everyone gets along with Centrelink while on the DSP.
I started the DSP in December 2011. At the time I asked if there were reviews that would happen in the future and was told that there would likely be an interview after 2 years. I expressed concern about the stress of such an interview and asked if it could possibly happen over the phone - I was told possibly.
I hadn't heard anything until now having noticed I have an appointment listed in late May being a phone interview. While I'm glad I don't have to go to a Centrelink office at this stage I am still very nervous about the phone call.
I'd really appreciate it if anyone could please give me an idea of what I might expect from such a phone interview. What sort of questions am I likely to be asked? Any tips for what sort of answers they may be looking for?
Given this is my first interview since being granted the DSP then I'm interested in any first interviews, whether they are in person or on the phone as I expect the questioning would be similar.
Thanks very much.
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Post by Banjo on Mar 31, 2013 5:35:06 GMT 7
Welcome to the board cartz.
This board has been going for a few years now and I haven't heard of any member getting an unexpected review unless Centrelink considers they have breached the "rules" in some way, in our case as you have probably noticed, residency.
These reviews were all done on the phone and usually consisted of....
"You're not a resident"
"Yes I am"
"No you're not".... (click).
The type of review you're talking about would be on an ongoing eligibility for the DSP on impairment grounds.
IF they do one, and I say if, then it may be a form sent out for you and your doctor to complete, it may be on the phone, but what type of assessment can be done on the phone?
Don't worry about them, if they give you anything resembling a hard time get back to us and we'll advise you from there.
Remember, if you are afraid of your government then somebodies doing the wrong thing... and it's not you.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2013 15:31:47 GMT 7
Welcome to the board Cartz; you've found the right place for questions and the man above who just answered, is the one who knows most and whom you should truly listen to. Be safe and good luck:)) Cheetal...
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Post by Denis-NFA on Apr 1, 2013 16:41:03 GMT 7
cartzdo not have a phone interview.... if you absolutely and really need a phone interview then use the National Relay Service.... www.iprelay.com.au/call/index.aspx#uiit is automatically recorded and you can save it to your computer
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Post by zorro1 on Apr 8, 2013 12:04:04 GMT 7
cartzdo not have a phone interview.... if you absolutely and really need a phone interview then use the National Relay Service.... www.iprelay.com.au/call/index.aspx#uiit is automatically recorded and you can save it to your computer Agree 100% no phones. A phone call can be terminated and there is zero emotion so no hard feelings ( assuming they have feelings) My residency interview was a complete disaster , not mine but theirs and she put her self under a lot of pressure and got boxed in. This would never happen over the phone. |
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cartz
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Post by cartz on Apr 10, 2013 14:48:12 GMT 7
Thanks for the replies and warm welcome  I can see your points about avoiding the phone. Unfortunately I live remotely and have social anxiety so for those reasons the phone is still my preferred option. But I will stay wary during the call and if it is not heading in the right direction then I will request it be changed to an in person interview. |
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Post by Banjo on Apr 10, 2013 16:46:12 GMT 7
Centrelink do what's probably several million phone assessments and interviews a year, all they want is you finished and out of the way.
They may set a few simple traps but if you are honest and stick to your story you shouldn't have a problem.
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Post by petesea on Apr 12, 2013 22:52:13 GMT 7
That's the go just be honest don't try pulling the wool over there eyes they far from stupid , ask them to come to you ,
I seems you guys give a lot of advice about Centerlink and how to go about portability , but I believe all it dose is stress people out more just go for it if you want to live overseas you have to have a go and let the out come be what ever.
One guy said to me if it was up to him he would take me off right now ,The next guy said your 62 what are they going to do with you just go we will phone you and say don't worry about coming back so I got a one way ticket.
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Post by Banjo on Apr 13, 2013 4:55:08 GMT 7
Welcome to the board petesea, I've added your shoutbox comments to your first post as I think they will be better in a topic.
You seem to have conflicting advice from Centrelink, I'd be extremely careful about traveling overseas indefinitely unless you have the second officers advice in writing.
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Post by Banjo on May 23, 2013 18:01:14 GMT 7
It's indeed an unusual question.
There's nothing wrong with taking a friend along to your assessment, I recently accompanied another member who thought he may have difficulty expressing himself.
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