Re: At last my Page.

[Michael Kurkowski <mk@netstra.com.au>]

Hi,

I believe there are already a few railway preservation societies making
use of work for the dole scheme, for the purposes of restoring and fixing 
things that need it. There are two I know of off hand that are doing this, 
but i can't recall which ones, perhaps someone can enlighten me.

As much as people (including myself) have bagged out work for the dole in 
the past before it was introduced, I believe it is actually doing some 
good. Anyone of a young age can get a job if they really do want one, for 
that if one really does want a job they would be more than willing to 
participate in the work for the dole scheme. Those you will find, who 
object to the work for the dole (of the unemployed at least) are usually 
the dole bludger type who think it's their god given right to be able to 
sit at home all the time and collect welfare. 

The other advantage of work for the dole of course, is that there is 
actually people to help assist in the preservation of railways.

Regards
Michael





PETer and susAN said in message <380843a1.32624733@news.ion.com.au>, I
therefore quote: 

>Hi Robin,
>
>The yellow text can be read by selecting "select All"  or [control A].
>
>I could name a few other towns where the seldom used station could be
>improved by a retired person adopting it. 
>
>You say you are 59 [BTW happy birthday!!]  so you are still under
>pension age. Have you considered a "work for the dole" scheme by
>suggesting to the local employment providing agent in your area you work
>at the station for the dole..... result government pays you to clean up
>the station instead of you using your own funds for the community
>service.  In the end the local council obtains the benefit of your work
>as the first impression of rail passengers is improved by the sight of a
>tidy station. So why not approach the local council for the use of some
>tools and weed killer as well as some paint.
>
>Others might be able to suggest a better way to get a government grant
>to improve government or community property,  as my scheme might not be
>correct. 
>
>Another suggestion.....  break the law and for your punnishment.....have
>the judge give you community service of cleaning the station..... the
>legal service or the council pays for the tools and paint??!!
>
>Of course.. all the above suggestions are "tongue in cheek"" and are not
>meant to be serious!!!