Hi, I'm Katie

[kutakatie27]

Hi, I'm Katie.

I would like to introduce myself to your forum, I would be very pleased if you would allow me to introduce myself to your forum.

I'm a 27 year old disabled Australian woman on the DSP. My disability is severe (zero to seven hours), and permanent, and it is a disability which is extremely painful, and involves torturous suffering and torment similar to Dante's inferno.

I spend most of my time either in Bali, Indonesia, or in southern Thailand. My disability is greatly alleviated and soothed by living in these two tropical locations.

I am very concerned about the changes to the DSP, and the various restrictions on the travel and free movement of disabled people. I feel that I must thank you for all the good work you have done advocating for the human rights of disabled people.

Thank you, and nice to meet you

[Banjo]

Welcome to the forum Katie, we'll look forward to hearing about your travels and your dealings with Centrelink.

[Banker]

Yes a big welcome to our forum Katie, we sure can do with a few more female members to help spaceyone. I see Banjo beat me to it

[anotherdsp]

hello to all,has anyone have any info about leaving or who have left since 1/1/2012

[Banjo]

Welcome to the board, yes I left Australia this year.

[rodcourt49]

..welcome Katie..I'm sure you'll be astounded at the depth and quality of the forum members and their knowledge and input..Rod.

[Banjo]

Uh... Katie is now an old member Rod, the new member is anotherdsp.
Never mind, one day I'll sort this board out.

[rodcourt49]

..welcome 'anotherdsp'..I'm sure you'll be astounded at the depth and quality of the forum members and their knowledge and input..particularly the organizational skills of our founder 'banjo'...Rod.

[Banjo]

It's only the non-stop rounds of applause that keep me going.

[lynne]

Hi Kuta Katie
My name is Lynne living in Sanur - I think we are in the same boat paddling upstream,- If you want to talk this over feel free to email me. [e-mail] Keep smiling June 30 is just around the corner.....