Rainbow families face discrimination by most government services, report finds
“Parents were telling us about difficulties they’d had with Centrelink and Medicare, so we surveyed them about those experiences and put together this report.”
Posts tagged Centrelink
Centrelink tells woman Australia doesn’t recognise gay marriage
Centrelink is still working to update its systems.
Gender diverse students slam Centrelink system
“It’s real bullshit for a few reasons. Why does gender need to come into it?”
Budget 2014: Are things about to get harder for Australia’s most vulnerable LGBTI?
This week, the Star Observer‘s opinion pieces looks at the 2014 Federal Budget and how it impacts on the LGBTI community. First off, we hear …
Community’s views sought
The federal Department of Human Services (DHS) is asking for recommendations and personal stories to help improve service delivery to LGBTI individuals and the community …
Letters to the editor – Sydney
IMPARTIAL DEMOCRATS What a shame the Australian Democrats are now defunct. Sent to the wall by the people of Australia who favoured the Greens over …
Centrelink to attempt compassion
Older gay and lesbian couples and people living in rural areas will be treated with compassion in their dealings with Centrelink, federal Minister for Housing …
Centrelink to attempt compassion
Older gay and lesbian couples and people living in rural areas will be treated with compassion in their dealings with Centrelink, federal Minister for Housing …
Happy birthday to us!
Southern Star turns one this week. In the past 52 issues we’ve covered a lot — from the big issues of the continuing fight for …
Scramble to de-register relationships
Couples are attempting to de-register their relationships with Centrelink after being misinformed about welfare legislation criteria. A number of couples who registered their relationships may …