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Post by portaloo on Apr 21, 2016 2:18:43 GMT 7
I receive the DSP Blind (since about two years ago) but wanted to enter the workforce because I don't want to spend the rest of my life burdening the welfare system. So this year I've been relentlessly applying for work in federal government agencies under the RecruitAbility scheme. The scheme pretty much guarantees you an interview as long as you meet the 'minimum requirements' of the job. Anyway, I may have finally had some luck with a recent interview because one of my referees said they had been contacted. I think that's a good sign!
If I do get this full-time job will my DSP Blind be cancelled? I know that regular DSP participants are only allowed to work a certain number of hours, but I also read somewhere (can't find it anymore) that this doesn't apply to DSP Blind recipients because we are not means tested like everyone else. |
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Post by scallywag on Apr 21, 2016 5:44:20 GMT 7
Income and asset test for DSP If you are permanently blind If you are permanently blind, you may not be subject to the income or assets test unless: you are claiming Rent Assistance, or your partner claims an income support payment Your parents’ income and assets do not affect payment rates. If you get Worker’s Compensation or Third Party damages, it may affect your payment. www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/disability-support-pension |
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Post by scallywag on Apr 21, 2016 6:13:21 GMT 7
You say you don't want to spend the rest of your life burdening the welfare system and then ask if working will effect your payment??
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Post by aussie25 on Apr 21, 2016 8:10:00 GMT 7
How did you write that post or able to read reply's if your blind? Sorry for the question but that's interesting.
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Post by Banjo on Apr 21, 2016 9:06:51 GMT 7
There are many PC software programs for visually impaired people.
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Post by Banjo on Apr 21, 2016 11:01:09 GMT 7
Legally blind may not not mean totally and absolutely blind either, it's an impairment like any other.
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Post by portaloo on Apr 25, 2016 19:41:51 GMT 7
That's right, I use assistive technology (magnification) to read and type. I am legally blind, not totally blind. And to clarify about my DSP benefit, I suppose I was asking if it would be automatically cancelled, or whether I would need to contact Centrelink.
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Post by Denis-NFA on Apr 26, 2016 2:51:39 GMT 7
That's right, I use assistive technology (magnification) to read and type. I am legally blind, not totally blind. And to clarify about my DSP benefit, I suppose I was asking if it would be automatically cancelled, or whether I would need to contact Centrelink. Depending whom your working with but your DSP will not normally be cancelled automatically but C/L constantly remind us that we must notify them when there has been a change in our circumstances. |
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Post by immiadvice on Apr 26, 2016 7:38:11 GMT 7
To be legally blind your eyesight must be 6/60 or less. That is not total blindness.
But to answer the OP DSP blind is not income or asset tested. Work as you please. There have been words spoken in the last couple of years for this to be changed bringing it into line with other payments.
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