DH had work accident, will Centrelink help with finances....?

[Catastrophic]

I hope your DH makes a quick recovery, how scary for you xoxoxox Has he been moved out of ICU yet?

You might be able to get money out of his super, I have known people to take money out of their super in "special circumstances" I hope that your able to work things out shortly xoxox

[Sammiejane]

I would be speaking to the company that he was subcontracting for. Was he doing it causally or did he have a contract with them?
There are quite a lot of gaps when it comes to Subby's and W/Cover. You could also contact WorkSafe in your state and discuss the accident with them, they will know whether the company is responsible for the workcver or not - but if he is casual for them it is unlikely, especially as he is new with them, there would be no evidence of what his earning capacity would be.

I am so sorry to hear about this, especially that you have questions as to how it actually happened.
When your DH is out of ICU, make sure that you mention to the nursing staff that he has been depressed lately and that he may need a psych assessment - particularly if you speak with him and you know that he did jump.

take care hun

[JellyBean01]

Sorry girls i don't think he really did jump but just that he's pretty lazy and has been trying his hardest to not work at the moment. I understand depression but he is a lazy person, that is his personality/attitude in life. For instance, today the doctor met with him and went through his progress with him. DH asked the dr when he can go back to Jiu Jitsu (martial arts) training. When he told me he had to wait 6 weeks i asked 'so how long do you have to take off work", his response was "i dunno, i didn't ask" what???!!! i don't understand him. He just wants all play and no work. He is absolutely not fussed about going back to work. He says things will work out but he just leaves it for everyone else to sort out. Sorry i probably sound like a real cow : (

But on a more positive note, He was moved out of the ICU today which is good news. So hopefully he is back home tomorrow or Tuesday.

[BrightSparkles]

How scary for you. The others have all offered good advice. Hope things loou up for you soon. xx

[JellyBean01]

Thanks Sunshine. Yes everyone has given good advice. Thanks everyone, and i will ring the site contractor and DH super fund tomorrow morning. Oh and Centrelink of course!

Thanks again girls!

[Gigi]

JELLYBEAN, i'm glad to hear he's out of ICU. Does he stay in hospital for inhouse rehab? or can he do rehab from home?

good luck with all your phone calls, lots to organise (for you), plus all the visiting (dh in hosp) and normal mummy/house stuff.