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30/05/20

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Originally posted by pintohoo: ↑

yes it was -- and, it brings to mind yet another thing that I have thought for years --

that people who use things like centerlink and many health services --- well -

the centrelink system is very complex -- for someone disabled and, not capable of getting a grasp of it and the process - it's almost impossible -------------- ditto, for people who say get diagnosed with cancer - just an example - the 'system' is very very confusing -

I have seen a need for ages for people to have help to wade through the mess - I know there are some on here who have helped people as I have and worked in the field (which I did a bit, but, a long time back).

what gets me is ----------- why in the name of god we do not have paid advocates working so that - when you need disabiltiy pension or some sort of social assistance or you get cancer or the like and you basically are just shoved from pillar to post in a chaotic system - of which, many people end up with the shit end of the stick or just give the whole thing a miss -

why don't we have paid advocacy services ------------ well funded and well NUMBERED ------ none of this 'wait 3 months crap'

'but, what about the costs?' ----------------------- there's the old shit argument again??????

well - what about the benefits?

a. the advocates get an income - they spend - they pay gst, they pay income tax, they buy cars to do the work - they pay more tax - etc etc
b. if people were treated more efficiently - then, say proper and timely medical treatment - that would cut down the complications and worsening situations that COST the earth later.
It would save money across the entire spectrum - which would include people doing far less running around like headless chooks, which would mean that many of them could and would be able to spend more on enjoying what may well be the last days of their lives - by actually injecting money directly into the economy by simple things - like lunch or coffee - the things that actually drive the economy ------- and, I mean dirt simple things - like instead of sitting in casualty for a pointless wait for hours which an advocate would more than likely have organised something far more effective - that person could be out having morning tea with loved ones ------------ the efficiency of doing the medical process correctly - means that the economy actually benefits AND a bum in not on a chair in cas. ------------------ just a small example

if anyone doesn't understand what I am talking about -------------- try steering someone through getting a disability pension who isn't mentally capable - or try seeing what someone has to go through in the steps when one is diagnosed with cancer and they are not familiar with the medical/hospital system and are in an emotional state

it ain't fun - and, it's very very very costly - to the individual and to the entire society

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@pintohoo; spoton!

When it comes to red tape Australia's rotten polticians have created one of the developed world's very worst processes for people to be able to access much needed support.

Every time Morrison opens his foul mouth about red tape someone should shove an Old Age Pension application right down his bull-frog throat!
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