Checklists - Centrelink Appeals
The following checklists are for SSAT reviews of Centrelink decisions. Checklists for child support appeals will be available from this website in early 2008.
The checklists below may be helpful as you prepare for your hearing. They are intended as a guide only.
Carer Payment Cases (Child)
Disability / Sickness Cases
Compensation Cases
Carer Payment Cases (Child)
It will help the Tribunal make its decision if you bring to the hearing:
§ A report from the doctor of the person you are caring for that explains:
- The extent of the child’s disability;
- Whether the child needs continuous personal care;
- How often the child needs attention with bodily functions;
- Where the care is provided; and
- Any other useful information.
§ A list of things that you do for the person you are caring for and how often you have to do them.
Disability / Sickness Cases
It will help the Tribunal make its decision if you bring to the hearing:
§ Any doctor’s reports you have about compensation claims or accident claims written in the last four years (you may need to ask your lawyer for these);
§ Any reports of X-rays (but not actual X-rays);
§ Any other doctor’s report that you have;
§ Prescriptions;
§ Medicines and tablets that you are taking (actual bottles or packets); and
§ Hospital appointment books.
Compensation Cases
It will help the Tribunal make its decision if you bring the following items with you to the hearing:
§ Your compensation or damages award (your lawyer may have these);
§ Your compensation or damages release; and
§ The Statement of Financial Circumstances form (Centrelink appeals), fully filled out.