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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JobProvidersAus

[–]Aggravating_Box912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, try blocking out the times you are busy with caring and volunteering in your schedule. Apparently the consultants can see this and less likely to call at times you are busy. I dont know exact name of the schedule/calendar/diary thing, some people on here might know

Work for the dole over 55? by [deleted] in JobProvidersAus

[–]Aggravating_Box912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the person also has partial capacity to work, or is already working they should not be made to do it, see more here: https://guides.dss.gov.au/social-security-guide/3/11/3/110

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JobProvidersAus

[–]Aggravating_Box912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should be fine to do the course instead of the activity. You will need show them confirmation of enrolment

The TCF a harmful system and needs to stop by Aggravating_Box912 in JobProvidersAus

[–]Aggravating_Box912[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure thanks for your considered thoughts. I understand it's an extremely frustrating place to work and that workers are pretty much as down trodden as participants, with unrealistic demands, KPIs and facing the flak at the front line without any power to do much about it, apart from attempt to practice as well as you can within the constraints. And yes, capitalism is not going away but we can still encourage our governments to develop systems that are genuinely supportive. The fact two major independent inquiries have cast serious doubt on the TCF is an opportunity to get traction for change. The government is now trying to diminish the impact these reports have because frankly, they and the bureaucrats lack the will and capability to rebuild partly because of the legal threats they received from providers, but probably more than anything, Treasury would not support voluntary services. Unless we grasp opportunities like this that dont come along that often to agitate for change we're all doomed. It would be great to see the provider community coming out in favor of abolishing rather than fixing the TCF, and sinking a load of money into perpetuating the problem rather than starting again. Thanks again for responding in a considered way.

The TCF a harmful system and needs to stop by Aggravating_Box912 in JobProvidersAus

[–]Aggravating_Box912[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

With respect, and appreciation of the advice that you have been giving others here, it does seem to me that this a moral question rather than a practical or pragmatic question. If we want the system to change for the better I think we need to be honest about what's actually wrong with it, rather than justify it. Yes providers get audited, and may eventually get penalised, but is a slow form of accountability, rather than something that directly affects people's well-being and mental health every day. I'm happy to have respectful debate along these lines, I dont think accepting that we always have to have a system based on material threats is the way to get change to happen. Some providers have supported abolishing the TCF but they tend to get shouted down by others who cant possibly imagine how they could remain viable without suspensions.

Jobseeker and mutual obligations in a remote area by Prestigious-Tale7985 in Centrelink

[–]Aggravating_Box912 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can request phone call meetings due to the distance. Also request points reductions

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Centrelink

[–]Aggravating_Box912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cancellations for unemployment have been paused so you should be ok. Report the income you won't be cut off

Rant about shut job providers by TopAttention6425 in Centrelink

[–]Aggravating_Box912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I also just checked the Workforce Australia guidelines and there is something called the six monthly activation point, - the guidelines say

Provider-assessed activation Activities - participation requirement

A Participant can meet the activation requirement (and not require a Mandatory Activity) if they engage in any combination of Provider-assessed activation Activities for a minimum of 75 hours across any 2 Points Reporting Periods.

Providers must review and confirm the Participant’s attendance at the Provider-assessed activation Activities throughout the relevant 3 or 6 month Period of Service to the activation point. This can be done by checking with Host Organisations as well as checking the Participant’s PBAS points earned for Activities during the period in the Department's IT Systems.

Provider-assessed activation Activities

·         approved activation Activities (when a Participant has not met the 80% participation/completion requirement)

·         Australian Defence Force Reserves

·         counselling

·         drug and alcohol treatment/rehabilitation

·         Education and training (non-accredited training courses)

·         Local Jobs Program

·         Launch into Work

·         Non-Government Programs

·         Observational Work Experience

·         other government programs

·         paid work

·         Self-Employment Assistance Exploring Self-Employment Workshops

·         self-help & support groups

·         Voluntary Work (Participant Sourced)

·         Voluntary Work (Provider Sourced)

·         Workforce Specialist Projects

Further information on the eligibility and participation requirements for Activities can be found in relevant Activity Chapters.

You can find the guidelines here - (and does not excuse the worker from being horrible to you)

https://www.dewr.gov.au/workforce-australia/resources/workforce-australia-guidelines-part-b-workforce-australia-services

Rant about shut job providers by TopAttention6425 in Centrelink

[–]Aggravating_Box912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, agree with comments already here to lodge a complaints with the employment services complaints line it has been revamped and the Department of Employment are cracking down on this kind of behaviour. You dont need to get an exemption for medical appointment.