The Lucky Country
He certainly should be able to get some assistance till he is able to get some medical assistance. There is a sickness allowance, so this should be a start. From my understanding is that once you are on DSP (disability) then there is no process to move off it. But this will be changing.
Hey worth a read. Makes you realise how fair our "lucky country"
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