outlanderSenior Contributor
rough time
is anyone around to talk to atm
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rough time
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Sans911Senior Contributor
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Hugs and hugs lil Sis. @outlander
You should look into getting a Health Care Card. You do not have to be on benefits to be entitled to one. It means some of your meds will be under $6.
You should look into getting a Health Care Card. You do not have to be on benefits to be entitled to one. It means some of your meds will be under $6.
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SnowieSenior Contributor
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Sometimes it is a whole lot of things that build up and up until we can take no more. Yes you know that you are wanted here sweetie 
Can you ask your pop for a loan of money hun? Don't be embarrased, we all go through those times of hardship.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Thanks sis xox
Ive got that already card @Sans911
One of my medications is $16 and that i rebated and then theres the others that are all around the $5 mark.
Ill try to work something out asap Just wont have them tonight.
How are you both tonight? @Snowie @Sans911
Ive got that already card @Sans911
One of my medications is $16 and that i rebated and then theres the others that are all around the $5 mark.
Ill try to work something out asap Just wont have them tonight.
How are you both tonight? @Snowie @Sans911
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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I really cant sis, im going to have to see if i can pick up a little extra work or something @Snowie we're all abit strapped atm..
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Sans911Senior Contributor
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I'm not sure if this might help, but my pdoc, who prescribes my meds, managed to get the costs waived for 3months when they could see how difficult things were financially. Could your pop make you Power of Attorney? This just gives you some authorisation over things like the utility bills, which you might be able to make part payments. And in some circumstances, Centrelink can help with an Advance loan which is paid back without interest in small amounts.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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I dont see my pdoc anymore but even when i did she never prescribed any of my medications. She always sent me to my gp who is hard to get into and doesnt like to see me unless there is actually a valid reason. So im not sure. I already went for a centrelink loan a few months ago, when i had a look into it it says i cant apply for anything until december.
I just give pop my share of the rent and i pay what i can afford on the rest of them. I can pay on his behalf at the post office etc. @Sans911 its only when it comes to ringing the companies that i just need him to day i can speak on his behalf. Then whateverd left is petrol, groceries and sometimes pay abit of another one off if another bills incoming. @Sans911
I just give pop my share of the rent and i pay what i can afford on the rest of them. I can pay on his behalf at the post office etc. @Sans911 its only when it comes to ringing the companies that i just need him to day i can speak on his behalf. Then whateverd left is petrol, groceries and sometimes pay abit of another one off if another bills incoming. @Sans911
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Sans911Senior Contributor
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You're a very smart cookie @outlander
and it sounds like you are doing everything you can to make things work. It's super hard though isn't it trying to juggle things around? I have to do the same. My Foster sister transferred some of my money to help me pay bills. I try not to use it, but I'm just not able to get on top of everything. I had a big cry yesterday because it's so difficult when everything piles up, and there is nothing you can really do. I'm not really eating properly because I can't afford to.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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hello @Sans911, @outlander, @Snowie, @Mazarita, @MDT
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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It really really sucks @Sans911 the only option that i can see is the work with the horses. The heat and the storms here arent helping but ive even started paddock cleaning again. Im doing around 2-3 hrs a day or every second day to tey and get some of these bills paid up and now my car. That is causing a huge amount of stress and i am pretty sure its going to beed a new gearbox as i dont even have reverse now.
It really does seem like you get one bill finally paid off and then theres even more to pay off!
When i was here on my own i barely brought any groceries just the very bare neccesities but its not a good option long term either. What a friggin tough world we live in.
Big hugs for you too sis ❤ . The financial strain and bot being able to do anything more than what we already are is really hard.
Hello @Shaz51
It really does seem like you get one bill finally paid off and then theres even more to pay off!
When i was here on my own i barely brought any groceries just the very bare neccesities but its not a good option long term either. What a friggin tough world we live in.
Big hugs for you too sis ❤ . The financial strain and bot being able to do anything more than what we already are is really hard.
Hello @Shaz51
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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im sorry for putting this onto you guys. i tried to work it out myself.
