Anyway to Expedite Centrelink Application Processing?

realfancyman on 25/03/2020 - 17:30
Last edited 25/03/2020 - 17:33

I've applied for a Centrelink payment due to significant cut in hours at work, and the estimated completion date for my claim is 28 April 2020. I submitted the claim on 17 March meaning this is almost a month and a half. The Centrelink website states the maximum waiting time is 21 days so this is quite extreme, and my hours have been cut by over 60% so this payment would be extremely helpful at the moment. If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated, thanks all

Edit: Is it possible to apply for both Youth Allowance for job seekers and students? As I meet the eligibility for both. This claim was for students

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  • bobbified on 25/03/2020 - 17:35
    +3

    Have you seen the queues of people outside Centrelink on the news? I think you have no choice and just need to be patient.

    • capslock janitor on 22/07/2020 - 10:33

      Is Centrelink still open/tomorrow?

      How's the lines nowadays, haven't been in ages (VIC)

      • bobbified on 22/07/2020 - 12:36

        I wouldn't have a clue… I haven't been anywhere near a Centrelink office recently.

        • capslock janitor on 22/07/2020 - 13:05
          -1

          ok I just drove by and popped my head in.
          The most quietest I've seen it been!
          1 person in the waiting area only

          I suppose it'll be similar tomorrow+

  • [Deactivated] on 25/03/2020 - 17:37

    If you call and ask theyll process your application over the phone

    • SnoozeAndLose on 25/03/2020 - 17:38

      If you can get through.

    • realfancyman on 25/03/2020 - 17:40

      Thanks I wasn't aware of this, is someone able to confirm?

      • [Deactivated] on 25/03/2020 - 17:41

        Call their priority assistance line.

        • realfancyman on 25/03/2020 - 17:43

          I can't find this in the Centrelink phone us page, could you help me out

          • [Deactivated] on 25/03/2020 - 17:50
            -2

            @realfancyman: Its a silent option on the phone. Last time i needed it, i typed 13# when they asked.

  • Emerald Owl on 25/03/2020 - 17:37
    +4

    If you are under extreme hardship, you can be prioritised. I don’t want to minimise your situation, but as you still have hours and many other have none, I do not believe you would fall into that category.

  • Emerald Owl on 25/03/2020 - 17:43

    When you ask about applying for both types of youth allowance, why are you asking? If you think you could get two payments, you cannot.

    • realfancyman on 25/03/2020 - 17:44
      +1

      Okay, didn't think so thanks for confirming

      • [Deactivated] on 25/03/2020 - 17:49
        +1

        What happened to all youre share trading money?

        • realfancyman on 25/03/2020 - 18:10

          Yep luckily I have savings I can use during this time but having outgoings more than income can't last forever

          • [Deactivated] on 25/03/2020 - 21:54

            @realfancyman: how long can you last?

      • Emerald Owl on 25/03/2020 - 17:51
        +1

        Sorry mate, upon reconsideration, I am not certain about that.

      • Miss B on 26/03/2020 - 01:07

        Better off getting the job seeker one for the next six months if you can. You can't get both, but jobseeker you get the extra $550/fn starting in a month.

  • Corrugated Ironman on 25/03/2020 - 17:51
    +1

    I haven’t heard a way to speed up Centrelink but I’d suggest contacting your utility providers to see if they can help with payment plans etc . Tell them your story. I’m sure they will help if they can. You mentioned a student claim. Try student services at your institution. If you are member of a union where you work try contacting them for advice. (Student Union perhaps? ). otherwise try vinnies the salvos or other community organisations. They would all be overwhelmed I assume but Good luck.

  • Some Guy on 26/03/2020 - 10:42

    You also have access to $10k of your super.

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