2007-02-28 20:34:34 · 8 answers · asked by wsxt 1 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
yes we do and you can find information through 'centrelink'
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/
2007-02-28 20:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes we do but it should only be used as a last resort- until you find work or your circumstances change.
I was receiving fortnightly payments and was not able to cancel my payments when I found work, I had to keep handing in forms and even though I worked 3 jobs and only received $30 payment a fortnight I still had to do compulsory volunteer work (Work for the Dole), so some of the conditions are quite strict and you would benefit more from actually working a regular job.
** Australians (including myself, even though I received it) don't think very highly of people who receive government benefits, so just be aware of that factor first :)
2007-03-03 01:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by renee.emily 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, there is different ones for different people, student one, over 25 students, people looking for work, mums, etc.
But the conditions can be strict eg. have to show you are looking for work every week if you are just unemployed with no kids. We used to have the "work for the dole" program where people did some work to get up skills while getting the dole but they just scrapped it, cos they thought it was too easy to stay on.
A lot of people have had problems with centrelink that I know eg forms not being sent out and stuff. And its really not that much money anyway, most people would prefer to find work.
2007-03-01 15:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have a friend called John Dole.
Also Aust. has a Social Benefit called The Dole...a lot of people on the Dole are called Dole Bludgers, because they wont work!!!
2007-03-01 05:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by grasshopper 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes but you have to have lived in Australia for 2 years to become eligible. I had 2 freinds from New Zealand that couldnt get one before that period.
2007-03-01 04:38:22 · answer #5 · answered by kalloggs40 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is - but you are not welcome if you want to come to the country and sit on the dole...bludger....
2007-03-01 17:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES THEY DO
TELL ALL YOU'RE DOLE BLUDGING FRIENDS AUSTRALIA IS EASY PICKINGS
COME VISIT AND STAY ;P
2007-03-01 07:50:02 · answer #7 · answered by Truth D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes !
and employees are called .....
Dole Bludgers !
hhaha
2007-03-01 04:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by Jester 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋