1. Review and update personal information: Ensure that your personal information is up to date and accurate, including your income, assets, and family situation. This information affects your eligibility and entitlements.
2. Understand the different payment types: Centrelink and DVA have different payment types, such as income support payments, pension payments, and other supplementary payments. Understanding the types of payments available and their eligibility criteria can help you identify if you're entitled to more.
3. Consider income options: If you're not already working, consider taking up part-time or casual work, as some payments allow you to earn a certain amount before your entitlements are affected.
4. Seek professional advice: If you're uncertain about your entitlements, consider speaking with a financial adviser or a social worker. They may be able to provide guidance on available entitlements and potential strategies to increase them.
5. Seek support for health and disability issues: Centrelink and DVA provide different levels of support for individuals with health and disability issues. Seek medical advice and obtain medical evidence that supports your condition to apply for additional entitlements.
6. Review any recent policy changes: Government policies change regularly, and sometimes these changes may result in increased entitlements. Keep up to date with policy changes and consider seeking advice to understand how they may affect you.
Remember, it's important to be honest and transparent in your dealings with Centrelink and DVA. Attempting to defraud the government can lead to serious consequences.