Do homeless people in Australia receive unemployment benefits?

Question

Do homeless people in Australia receive unemployment benefits?

Answer 1

you need a fixed address.

so, if you are homeless, then, no.

Answer 2

i guess,  go to a free shelter!!! then you would have a better chance of getting the money!!!

Answer 3

Yes, if they register 4 Centrelink benefits.

Answer 4

They are technically elligible for centerlink benefits. However their live styles, lack of fixed address make it difficult for them to apply and recieve payments. A large majority of Australia's long term homeless population suffer from mental illness, which creates further problems.

I think that the average person on the street does not receive unemployment benefits.

Answer 5

Yes they do and most go to the same bank each fortnight to get their money. I used to see them regularly when I worked in a part of the city where there were lots of homeless people.

Answer 6

Yes the get something from my tax money Unemployment allowance Or sickness benefits or some other benefit

Answer 7

Absolutely, providing that they apply for the Centrelink benefits, providing that you have a postal address to recieve correspondence, this can be c/o your local post office.

Answer 8

all jobless receive benefits  if they are looking for work.  don't want to try for work = no dole!  Probably why they are homeless, there is rent assistance as well.