My husband and myself worked for a JSA. Running what was called CDEP program, teaching farming on an indigenous farm. We became a team with our workers, we treated them with much respect and they treated us the same. I thought our job was to teach then, they could run the farm themselves, with real employment. Our successes were huge, and everyone was enthusiastic and happy. The community had hope, and loved there farm. Then
It’s 6 months since I applied for the dole and I’m here at 3am, typing up my story now because I can’t believe the convoluted, flawed system that thousands of unemployed, or underemployed Australians are trying to work with. Instead of spending as much time as possible, working up my business again, (which, by the way, is what is on my Mutual Obligation Form) I am spending way too much time arguing with my Job
Dear Sir/Madam, RE: Suspension of Payment I refer to your correspondence dated 28/09/2016. I believe that Sarina Russo Job Access Taylors Lakes are in breach the Job Active Deed 2015-2020, The Social Security Act 1991 and The Social Security (Administration) Act 1999. On September 26 at 11:11am I phoned your organisation and advised a male receptionist that I was unable to attend my appointment the following day, as I would be undertaking paid work. This
The AUWU recently contacted the Department of Human Services about a growing problem of unemployed workers having their medical certificates rejected without any explanation. The AUWU also contacted the Guardian about this issue who published a story on it. Below is the completely unsatisfactory response we have received from DHS. If like the AUWU, you are unhappy with this response, why not contact Human Service Minister Alan Tudge (alan.tudge.mp@aph.gov.au / 03 9887 3890) and demand a better
We Now Have a DSP Officer
Category: Announcements
Are you trying to get on the Disability Support Pension but keep getting knocked back? Are you one of the 80,000+ DSP recipients who are being forced off the payment? The AUWU is proud to announce we have just appointed a DSP officer to help you with your DSP application. Our DSP officer is also an expert on Carers Payment and Mobility Allowance. Please contact dspofficer@unemployedworkersunion.com for further information. Be sure to provide the following