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by meggles  (December 2006) (rank 54th) |
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hi I am 33 weeks pregnant and I can t leave anymore with my boyfriend because he insulted me to much I CAN T stand anymore... how can I GET support from the goverment ...
reply: Firstly heres the technical side:
If you are single or separated under the one roof you can apply for Newstart (they will exempt you from looking for work for 6 weeks prior your due date) You ring the call centre on 132850 and do what they call first contact. they then book a phone appoitnment when someone will ring you. You then attend office to finalize it. YOu will need medical certificate stating your expected date of confinement, proof of identity and bank balances. After babe born hospital give you a claim for family tax benefit. You lodge this to get your family tax benefit and maternity allowance. You will then need to do first contact again via the families hotline 136150 and a phone appt will again be booked for Parenting Payment Single. Only you know whether the relationship is something you wish to continue. Talk it over with a trusted good friend or with social worker at centrelink or comunity health/local hospital. You will require 2 people who are prepared to support the fact that you are separated. If you are remaining in the house temporarily with your partner but consider yourself separated you will be given a form to explain your circs and still may qualify.... thats the technical side. But be sure its what you want. I left my relationship and for me it was the right decision but it may not be for you. If you are already on Parenting Payment Partnered you do the first contact and they posted you a transfer form. (I have worked for Centrelink for 20 years so this is the current technical practive in relation to payments not what I personally think)
MOST IMPORTANTLY
Having a baby is stressful for all concerned. Is the relationhip abusive?? of is he just stressed pending the arrival.My ex got alot worse around the babys last 2 months and I asked him why and he said he was scared. Scrared of losing me, scared for he babies health etc.
Once you make the decision to leave its very difficult to go back so try and talk to him first, does he realise that he is being insulting?? You may be surprised. Stress does weird things to people. On the reverse if he is abusive you need to ensure your and your unborn's childs safety.
Good Luck
