Money from an immediate relative?

[bear]

Should I try calling them again first thing in the morning? How should I explain it to them?

That's what I'd do nigel . I'd simply tell them you received a gift of some money, tried to update your household assets online that you bought twenty years ago and made a mess of it, and now you've been told online to provide documentation for that purchase by the end of August or you may face suspension. Tell them you found the entire online process really arduous and extremely onerous and now your having a serious mental health episode over the possibility of suspension and you'd be obliged if they could reassure you it won't be a problem.

The number below is specifically a disability, sickness & carer's line and it's the one I'd call. Remember to ask for a receipt number, just in case there's any dramas down the track. Good luck; cheers 🐻

People with disability, illness or injury, and their carers can call 132 717. It's for enquiries about Centrelink payments and services. It's available 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.

www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/accessibility?context=1#:~:text=People%20with%20disability%2C%20illness%20or,5%20pm%20Monday%20to%20Friday.

[nomadic]

Jul 30, 2023 20:25:51 GMT 7 itsmylife08 said:

Jul 30, 2023 20:02:44 GMT 7 nomadic said:

first of all GROWL. GROWL. Defies all human belief......AGAIN! Haven't you still got the receipt for that $5.00 T-shirt you brought from St Vinnies in 2003? Shame on you.

It does defy all logic nomadic, to put a different perspective on it. (Tell the bastards nothing)   



Cheers Itsa 

yes itsa, I think I was asked how much I was worth just before I fled. told them a dozen t-shirts and not much else. they never came to check. likewise, I know a couple of people who never told them when they came into $. years later nothing ever came from it. all bluff from them. I am yet to tell them I won the $5 million lotto a few years ago. Sgt Schultz taught me well.

[itsmylife08]

ROTFL, Would that be the same Sgt Schultz from Hogans Hero's, legend mate...


Cheers Itsa 

[tasjo]

The other number to call if you can't get through on the Disability number is the Complaints and Feedback line - not sure of the number but you may have more luck. Provide some feedback on how distressing the process has been.

[bear]

Complaints & Feedback

1800 132 468

www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/complaints-and-feedback?context=64107#:~:text=You%20can%20call%20us%20on,service%20on%201800%20810%20586

[nomadic]

Jul 31, 2023 22:14:18 GMT 7 itsmylife08 said:

ROTFL, Would that be the same Sgt Schultz from Hogans Hero's, legend mate...


Cheers Itsa 

my dad's fav show. loved Schultzy. john banner was his fav actor.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsXrpxo4uC0

[nomadic]

Aug 1, 2023 17:39:29 GMT 7 bear said:

Complaints & Feedback

1800 132 468

www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/complaints-and-feedback?context=64107#:~:text=You%20can%20call%20us%20on,service%20on%201800%20810%20586

haha ha. I put in a complaint and it was a total farce. just wish I could have recorded the final call. it would have gone viral for sure. I'd encourage anyone who has a complaint to experience though.