I'm a bit lost mummies.. Needing some guidance from those that may have been in similar situations.
My husband lost his job 6 months ago, when I say lost I mean he was working fifo and was sent home while the job changed hands which was meant to take a few days. 6 months later, still nothing. He has applied for every job known to man between home and Mexico with no luck! After so long at home and zero income, our savings have dried up, we have young kids and food won't go on the table from next week. We've never been in a situation like this or similar to this and don't know what to do! All our bills and our mortgage are now overdue. It's our kids' birthdays next week and don't have a cent to get them anything and it's shattering me. We contacted Centrelink but were told we can't get any help because hubby never got a letter of termination. It's the most stress we've ever been under and it's killing us but seems no way out. We've always been financially stable and being this way has a big lump in both our throats. It's terrfifying!!
Does anyone know if there's a place apart from Centrelink that helps financially until he finds work and,
Hoping for a miracle here but does anyone know of any fifo jobs going? He's a Leco and will go wherever the Rd takes him. We desperately need some sort of help before we lose our house. Thanks mummas x
Work and money woes
Work and money woes
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I dont know much about fifo jobs so dont know if i can really comment, but could he contact his ex-employer and ask for a letter? Did everyone who worked there lose their jobs too? Could hubby contact some of his old work mates and find out if they got a letter or how they are going about getting an income? Surely he would of had some kind of contract? or perhaps contact the head office of the company he worked for to find out some answers
Centrelink need to be more helpful, i would suggest going into to an office to see them rather than over the phone and sit down and explain the whole situation and see where you can go from there
Is he only applying for fifo jobs? Because right now anything would be helpful (even pushing trolleys or cleaning) apply for anything in your area, even if it feels beneath you, it doesnt have to be long term, just so u guys can keep your head above water.
It may even be worth applying for jobs in mines that arent fifo (although that would probably mean moving)
Vinnies, salvos, lifeline etc all offer help in times of need for food. Also if you have a community health centre or something similiar near you it would be worth asking if there is any help available to you.
Im sorry i cant be of more help i hope you get through this.
To apply for Newstart my husband needed an Employment Seperation certificate filled out by his former employees. Is your husband able to get in touch with them? Surely they would fill it out. My husband tried employment agencies and they all told him he needed to be on Centrelink first, go figure.. There's no reward for being proactive. If you put your application in for Newstart with Centrelink you have 2 weeks to put in all of the paperwork and they back pay you.
You should also be able to get Family Tax benefit from Centrelink which purely goes on estimated income for the financial year, we are single income estimated $40000 for this financial year and we get $200 a fortnight.
I know how tough it is mumma and so stressful. I found Centrelink so unhelpful but if you go in and actually speak to someone you might at least get a few answers. I had a newborn at the time and had my baby and myself in tears in their office and they were super helpful then! Good luck x
He needs to get that letter of termination. It's illegal for his ex employer not to give one. Your husband needs to contact his ex employer to get one, if they don't engage then you need to contact the workplace ombudsman in your state. They can force the boss to give a termination certificate. I know you didn't know that's what you needed to do, but should have been done much sooner. That way if no work comes in at least you can claim Newstart.
It's time to start living like you are not going to have your old income again. Put the house on the market. It's better to sell than the bank take the house. Newstart will not cover your mortgage repayments, it's subsistence living.
There are food banks loads of them most are administered by local councils your community health center (not your local GP) and council is the best place to start for information. Also contact Anglicare they may be able to assign you a worker to help you negotiate everything and refer you to service's.
You can't work instead? I earn twice what my partner does, he is a qualified tradesman and I am a low level manager at a factory. It doesn't mean I work harder (although I do work longer), just that my strong points are what is needed to be successful in that environment.
He needs to contact HR immediately of his work. Did he sign a contract for work? Have they breeched it by not giving him that work? If terminated he could be entitled to a pay out.
Goodluck!
I'd be happy to mail some Coles Vouchers I have if they would help you at all? Feel free to contact me and I can pop them in the mail tomorrow for you! Hope things are improving for you!