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Navigating Centrelink Payments

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor

Navigating Centrelink Payments

Hi there SANE Community,

I have seen a lot of recent discussion about accessing Centrelink Payments, experiences of Centrelink, and some of the challenges that come especially during the application process.

Whether you are currently applying for support, or have been through it before, let's create a space to support each other through the process of accessing financial support.

Have you applied for support through Centrelink?

What was the experience like for you?

Are there any tips you want to share that might help others?

Are there resources you know of that are helpful?

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Mustang67Senior Contributor

Re: Navigating Centrelink Payments

@MJG017 I have often thought about becoming an financial auditor.

If my bank reconciliation was out by 1 cent, I would go back through everything until I found that 1 cent. I wasn't going to let a reconciliation get the better of me. Most people would write if off. LOL

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MJG017Senior Contributor

Re: Navigating Centrelink Payments

@Mustang67

It may be a good idea to remove or edit that previous post. I dont want you getting in any trouble for your reconciliation skills because of me.

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Mustang67Senior Contributor

Re: Navigating Centrelink Payments

I have edited the post 😊
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