I assume “Other purposes” is govt kickbacks to mining and gas companies 😬

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    I’m surprised so much money is going towards disability, what kind of stuff do they get?

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      Helpers, workers, special housing, apecial Beds and equipment. Some have 24/7 care.

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        Some need 24/7 care. Not sure what people in australia are getting.

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        Yeah that makes sense I guess, I just wasn’t expecting it to be so much. But that’s good that there’s such a good support structure available.

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      What @hanni said. But they also split out the unemployment payment as the disability support payment. So it’s all the disabled pension too.

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      There is a whole department dedicated to the assessment and allocation of funding for the disabled under 65 y.o. If you’re over 65 then it became the aged pension.

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      Australian support services can be quite broad. I know a lot of people with minor or self diagnosed issues that receive disability payments