I have seen these stickers on some vans, where can they be purchased?
would centrelink sell them? or would they give them away?
Dougwe said
04:20 PM Apr 24, 2012
It's probably taxes at work wombat. If you are on the pension or have a health care card or on the Dole etc I spose you could say your are "Sponsored by Centerlink".
jimbo said
06:30 PM Apr 24, 2012
We are sponsored by Centrlink......And are only collecting our long ago paid Taxes....Hooray! For Centerlink..Hip Hip Hooray!
Beth54 said
10:54 PM Apr 24, 2012
I'm sponsored by Centrelink too, but unfortunately, mine's a Disability Support Pension.
I only say unfortunately because I'd rather not have the health issues, not because I want to go back to work. I wouldn't have time!
Beth54 said
10:54 PM Apr 24, 2012
Beth54 wrote:
I'm sponsored by Centrelink too, but unfortunately, mine's a Disability Support Pension.
I only say unfortunately because I'd rather not have the health issues, not because I want to go back to work. I wouldn't have time!
Happywanderer said
12:13 AM Apr 25, 2012
You buy those stickers in the cheap shops where they have racks of different stickers. Saw them in Sugarland Bundy a couple of years ago. Saw one on the back of a van today in Childers. One of the Grey Nomads at Greens Lake had one also.
Jack Mac said
01:21 AM Apr 25, 2012
Don't know that I'd like to advertise that sponsorship. Nothing to be ashamed of. It just might give Mr. Hockey a bit more fuel for his fire.
Beth54 said
01:28 AM Apr 25, 2012
Jack Mac wrote:
Don't know that I'd like to advertise that sponsorship. Nothing to be ashamed of. It just might give Mr. Hockey a bit more fuel for his fire.
My thoughts exactly Jack. I certainly don't want to stir the pot!
At one stage a few years ago they were being very tough, I was told to get a job, which resulted in a nervous breakdown and my doctor stepping in.
_wombat_ said
02:12 AM Apr 25, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
You buy those stickers in the cheap shops where they have racks of different stickers. Saw them in Sugarland Bundy a couple of years ago. Saw one on the back of a van today in Childers. One of the Grey Nomads at Greens Lake had one also.
what do you mean, you have to BUY them, if you are advertising for centrelink I think they should supply them free of charge.
Happywanderer said
02:15 AM Apr 25, 2012
Ok wombat, you pop into the local Centrelink and get a pile for us all.
_wombat_ said
02:56 AM Apr 25, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
Ok wombat, you pop into the local Centrelink and get a pile for us all.
I'll do that tomorrow, because they will be closed
Cruising Granny said
05:03 AM Apr 25, 2012
For me Beth, the boot is on the other foot. I'm on disability and have returned to work, part time, self-employed. It was very hard to explain my income, how it occurs and what I have to do for it. It was hard to explain I don't work every day, even every week, nor how the hours are calculated. I was tempted to just do the job and tell them nothing. Unfortunately when I registered for the ABN, and I'll have to do something about tax, it will come back to bite me on the bnm, so I'm trying to do the right thing. While we can't help it, it's not a great lifetime achievement to be sponsored by Centrelink. It's an existence, not a living. There is no "fun-factor" in the pension.
Beth54 said
06:47 AM Apr 25, 2012
Cruising Granny wrote:
For me Beth, the boot is on the other foot. I'm on disability and have returned to work, part time, self-employed. It was very hard to explain my income, how it occurs and what I have to do for it. It was hard to explain I don't work every day, even every week, nor how the hours are calculated. I was tempted to just do the job and tell them nothing. Unfortunately when I registered for the ABN, and I'll have to do something about tax, it will come back to bite me on the bnm, so I'm trying to do the right thing. While we can't help it, it's not a great lifetime achievement to be sponsored by Centrelink. It's an existence, not a living. There is no "fun-factor" in the pension.
Very true Chris. I was still working part-time when I went onto the DSP, and it was always such a drama to tell them what I was doing etc. After I had to give up work totally, it was a lot easier in some ways. I worked in retail and just couldn't do the standing anymore and the company I worked for wouldn't/couldn't find a physically easier position for me.
Zoomtopz said
01:13 PM Apr 25, 2012
That means I must be sponsored by DVA.
You may find most larger towns have a 'sticker' shop or 2,
that way you can get what??ever you like on it . I have had
several done over the years , I paint my own 't-shirt'
thingies though , makes em all original .
Richo
Cruising Granny said
07:27 PM Apr 25, 2012
As long as you have fun enjoying yourself.
Big Gorilla said
12:20 PM Dec 13, 2013
Beth54 wrote:
At one stage a few years ago they were being very tough, I was told to get a job, which resulted in a nervous breakdown and my doctor stepping in.
Told to get a job, how inconsiderate of Centrelink. I think I'd have a nervous breakdown if they said that to me !!!
48 years I put my shoulder to the plough, Just getting some taxes back I paid, Pension ok ,,(Enjoyment in life , is a state of mind ) PS, not how much money you have......... Billeeeeeee
-- Edited by billeeeeeee on Friday 13th of December 2013 01:51:19 PM
................................ it's not a great lifetime achievement to be sponsored by Centrelink. .................
Centrelink is a fall back position for those who can't manage by their own efforts. Its a sad thing in my book. Not a badge of pride to be plastered on a sticker.
Sad.
jules47 said
02:19 PM Dec 13, 2013
Rip and Rosie - sorry, but you have no idea of peoples circumstances - to you it may be sad - there are people on disability pensions who are too ill to work, there are aged pensioners, who have probably worked for many, many years, to be rewarded by the Age Pension - there are genuine people out of work, all are entitled to help from Centrelink.
And where is your sense of humour??
hako said
02:48 PM Dec 13, 2013
The Global Financial crisis put lots of self funded retirees onto the pension. We lost over 40% of our super funds saved over 46 years.....financial advisor didn't lose a penny and I'll bet he's still receiving trailing commissions. But, like Billeeee says, enjoyment in life is a state of mind.
I don't begrudge dolies getting money from Centrelink either. We live in a community not an economy.
billeeeeeee said
02:51 PM Dec 13, 2013
Another look down there nose mentality , Billeeeeeee
Centrelink is a fall back position for those who can't manage by their own efforts. Its a sad thing in my book. Not a badge of pride to be plastered on a sticker.
Sad.
__________________
Rosie
-- Edited by billeeeeeee on Friday 13th of December 2013 02:53:01 PM
I was so excited when I reached 65 and received my age pension. I deserved it as far as I concerned. So there!!!!
native pepper said
03:55 PM Dec 13, 2013
Rip and Rosie wrote:
Cruising Granny wrote:
................................ it's not a great lifetime achievement to be sponsored by Centrelink. .................
Centrelink is a fall back position for those who can't manage by their own efforts. Its a sad thing in my book. Not a badge of pride to be plastered on a sticker.
Sad.
Disagree completely, know many people who have lost their super and saving from the incompetence of governments and fund managers. We lost a super fortune in the 80's crash, so established our own investment fund which now looks after us very well. Many others didn't have the same opportunities as us and live on centrelink in their retirement, plus you have to take into account many baby boomers leaving the workforce, never had super until the last few years and if you work part time or casual, you have no super, or hope of saving for the future.
Putting everyone in the one basket, is not good social practice in anyway, as the majority of the work force now is casual or part time, these poor souls have no hope of establishing a retirement fund as all their money goes on ever increasing living expenses.
Happywanderer said
04:00 PM Dec 13, 2013
Why has this thread been brought back up again. My gosh it's 18 months old. Someone bored.
Rip and Rosie said
04:08 PM Dec 13, 2013
jules47 wrote:
Rip and Rosie - sorry, but you have no idea of peoples circumstances - to you it may be sad - there are people on disability pensions who are too ill to work, there are aged pensioners, who have probably worked for many, many years, to be rewarded by the Age Pension - there are genuine people out of work, all are entitled to help from Centrelink.
And where is your sense of humour??
My sense of humour doesn't extend to people who are too ill or too old to work. Its not funny in my book. Nor does it extend to people who are genuinely doing it tough. I don't find it funny.
I'm not taking the mickey out of peoples' misfortune.
Golddetectornomad said
04:28 PM Dec 13, 2013
.....always a very touchy subject.....and guaranteed to bring out the "I died in three World Wars for you" types.....live and let live.....we'll all be in the same place soon enough, and you can't really buy your way out of it......Kerry Packer was proof of that.....when I had a body to go with, I used to go down to Maslins Nudist Beach S.A with my wife....and the thing that I found attractive...steady Billlleeeee not what you're thinking mate....was...when folk are wearing nothing there is nothing to differentiate between the rich from the poor....a great leveller...nothing for big noters to hang onto....relatively speaking....except the rich were often more obese........and no-one could really see the size of their rings.......Wedding and engagement rings that is.......just their friendship rings.... As old Bjelke Petersen used to say...." It's time to grab the bull by its tail and look it squarely in the eye"......& "just wait until the shoe fits the other foot".....I suspect we're all flying against the current in this thread.........Hoo Roo
-- Edited by Golddetectornomad on Friday 13th of December 2013 04:30:30 PM
-- Edited by Golddetectornomad on Friday 13th of December 2013 04:35:13 PM
billeeeeeee said
07:09 PM Dec 13, 2013
My sense of humour doesn't extend to people who are too ill or too old to work. Its not funny in my book. Nor does it extend to people who are genuinely doing it tough. I don't find it funny.
I'm not taking the mickey out of peoples' misfortune.
__________________
I remember the Second World War. The Italian Tanks had 1 forward gear, !!And!!, 10 reverse gears Billeeeeeee
Stickers seem ok to me, for those that want them good luck with displaying them. If you don't laugh you cry, I'd rather laugh....
-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 14th of December 2013 04:13:24 AM
oldboar said
09:11 PM Dec 13, 2013
Rip and Rosie wrote
Centrelink is a fall back position for those who can't manage by their own efforts. Its a sad thing in my book. Not a badge of pride to be plastered on a sticker.
Sad.
God, I love holier than thou types. I presume you're a weekend caravan park warrior because I've not had the pleasure of encountering such intolerance among all the full time nomads met in our travels. Pity, I've always enjoyed telling such people numerous home truths. Perhaps something we can both look forward to.
Darrell
beiffe said
09:54 PM Dec 13, 2013
Rip and Rosie I hope you are not serious in your criticism of anyone who has a needs to accept a helping hand in the later years of their live or when in trouble.
I have worked hard all my life and have been ripped off by two females and the financial crash, we had to have and when I left work due to health issues I had to sell my home because i could not afford to keep it.
The little I had left I had to use to live until I got involved in voluntary work and even that was cut off 3 months before reaching retirement age by an obnoxious centrelink employer because I had not done voluntary work the previous week even though I had spent most of the previous 3 months working full time for Blazeaid.
I hope you never get into a situation where you need to go to centrelink as I see that you would not lower yourself to accept help whatever the situation so you might find it hard to survive.
Remember that anyone's situation can change overnight so perhaps best to not gauge everyone by you high ideas.
I have a little money in the bank and receive the age pension and I believe I have earnt the right. I feel that in the future there may be no government assistance as in many other countries and when you fall on bad times you beg in the street or lie down and die.
I saw people injured during their employment and they were physically pulled from their position and ushered out the door to walk 4 kilometers to a bus and then tend to themselves and no guarantee of employment when and if recovered. perhaps that's the style of system you would like this country to have.
I would expect also that if you had a problem on the road you would not accept assistance from others as I assume you are confident in all areas and you would be able to handle all situations on your own as you are a person who has not time for anyone in distress so I assume you also would not ask for any yourself.
Regards
Brian
I have seen these stickers on some vans, where can they be purchased?
would centrelink sell them?
or would they give them away? 
It's probably taxes at work wombat. If you are on the pension or have a health care card or on the Dole etc I spose you could say your are "Sponsored by Centerlink".
I'm sponsored by Centrelink too, but unfortunately, mine's a Disability Support Pension.
I only say unfortunately because I'd rather not have the health issues, not because I want to go back to work.
I wouldn't have time! 
Saw one on the back of a van today in Childers. One of the Grey Nomads at Greens Lake had one also.
Don't know that I'd like to advertise that sponsorship. Nothing to be ashamed of. It just might give Mr. Hockey a bit more fuel for his fire.
My thoughts exactly Jack. I certainly don't want to stir the pot!
At one stage a few years ago they were being very tough, I was told to get a job, which resulted in a nervous breakdown and my doctor stepping in.
what do you mean, you have to BUY them, if you are advertising for centrelink I think they should supply them free of charge.
I'll do that tomorrow, because they will be closed
I'm on disability and have returned to work, part time, self-employed. It was very hard to explain my income, how it occurs and what I have to do for it.
It was hard to explain I don't work every day, even every week, nor how the hours are calculated. I was tempted to just do the job and tell them nothing. Unfortunately when I registered for the ABN, and I'll have to do something about tax, it will come back to bite me on the bnm, so I'm trying to do the right thing.
While we can't help it, it's not a great lifetime achievement to be sponsored by Centrelink. It's an existence, not a living. There is no "fun-factor" in the pension.
Very true Chris. I was still working part-time when I went onto the DSP, and it was always such a drama to tell them what I was doing etc. After I had to give up work totally, it was a lot easier in some ways. I worked in retail and just couldn't do the standing anymore and the company I worked for wouldn't/couldn't find a physically easier position for me.
That means I must be sponsored by DVA.
You may find most larger towns have a 'sticker' shop or 2,
that way you can get what??ever you like on it . I have had
several done over the years , I paint my own 't-shirt'
thingies though , makes em all original .
Richo
Told to get a job, how inconsiderate of Centrelink. I think I'd have a nervous breakdown if they said that to me !!!
48 years I put my shoulder to the plough, Just getting some taxes back I paid, Pension ok ,,(Enjoyment in life , is a state of mind ) PS, not how much money you have......... Billeeeeeee
-- Edited by billeeeeeee on Friday 13th of December 2013 01:51:19 PM
Centrelink is a fall back position for those who can't manage by their own efforts. Its a sad thing in my book. Not a badge of pride to be plastered on a sticker.
Sad.
And where is your sense of humour??
I don't begrudge dolies getting money from Centrelink either. We live in a community not an economy.
Another look down there nose mentality , Billeeeeeee
Centrelink is a fall back position for those who can't manage by their own efforts. Its a sad thing in my book. Not a badge of pride to be plastered on a sticker.
Sad.
__________________
Rosie
-- Edited by billeeeeeee on Friday 13th of December 2013 02:53:01 PM
Disagree completely, know many people who have lost their super and saving from the incompetence of governments and fund managers. We lost a super fortune in the 80's crash, so established our own investment fund which now looks after us very well. Many others didn't have the same opportunities as us and live on centrelink in their retirement, plus you have to take into account many baby boomers leaving the workforce, never had super until the last few years and if you work part time or casual, you have no super, or hope of saving for the future.
Putting everyone in the one basket, is not good social practice in anyway, as the majority of the work force now is casual or part time, these poor souls have no hope of establishing a retirement fund as all their money goes on ever increasing living expenses.
My sense of humour doesn't extend to people who are too ill or too old to work. Its not funny in my book. Nor does it extend to people who are genuinely doing it tough. I don't find it funny.
I'm not taking the mickey out of peoples' misfortune.
.....always a very touchy subject.....and guaranteed to bring out the "I died in three World Wars for you" types.....live and let live.....we'll all be in the same place soon enough, and you can't really buy your way out of it......Kerry Packer was proof of that.....when I had a body to go with, I used to go down to Maslins Nudist Beach S.A with my wife....and the thing that I found attractive...steady Billlleeeee not what you're thinking mate....was...when folk are wearing nothing there is nothing to differentiate between the rich from the poor....a great leveller...nothing for big noters to hang onto....relatively speaking....except the rich were often more obese........and no-one could really see the size of their rings.......Wedding and engagement rings that is.......just their friendship rings....
....Hoo Roo
As old Bjelke Petersen used to say...." It's time to grab the bull by its tail and look it squarely in the eye"......& "just wait until the shoe fits the other foot".....I suspect we're all flying against the current in this thread.....
-- Edited by Golddetectornomad on Friday 13th of December 2013 04:30:30 PM
-- Edited by Golddetectornomad on Friday 13th of December 2013 04:35:13 PM
My sense of humour doesn't extend to people who are too ill or too old to work. Its not funny in my book. Nor does it extend to people who are genuinely doing it tough. I don't find it funny.
I'm not taking the mickey out of peoples' misfortune.
__________________
I remember the Second World War. The Italian Tanks had 1 forward gear, !!And!!, 10 reverse gears Billeeeeeee
-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 14th of December 2013 04:13:24 AM
God, I love holier than thou types. I presume you're a weekend caravan park warrior because I've not had the pleasure of encountering such intolerance among all the full time nomads met in our travels. Pity, I've always enjoyed telling such people numerous home truths. Perhaps something we can both look forward to.
Darrell
I have worked hard all my life and have been ripped off by two females and the financial crash, we had to have and when I left work due to health issues I had to sell my home because i could not afford to keep it.
The little I had left I had to use to live until I got involved in voluntary work and even that was cut off 3 months before reaching retirement age by an obnoxious centrelink employer because I had not done voluntary work the previous week even though I had spent most of the previous 3 months working full time for Blazeaid.
I hope you never get into a situation where you need to go to centrelink as I see that you would not lower yourself to accept help whatever the situation so you might find it hard to survive.
Remember that anyone's situation can change overnight so perhaps best to not gauge everyone by you high ideas.
I have a little money in the bank and receive the age pension and I believe I have earnt the right. I feel that in the future there may be no government assistance as in many other countries and when you fall on bad times you beg in the street or lie down and die.
I saw people injured during their employment and they were physically pulled from their position and ushered out the door to walk 4 kilometers to a bus and then tend to themselves and no guarantee of employment when and if recovered. perhaps that's the style of system you would like this country to have.
I would expect also that if you had a problem on the road you would not accept assistance from others as I assume you are confident in all areas and you would be able to handle all situations on your own as you are a person who has not time for anyone in distress so I assume you also would not ask for any yourself.
Regards
Brian