I'm in the same boat (ex 737) claiming "Job Seekers Allowance" - quite humbling really - and really does change your perspective on life living on 130 a fortnight.
The fortnightly jaunt to the Job Centre Plus (never sure why NuLabor added the "plus") via the coffee shop has become quite the routine!
Have some savings so not totally kaput. Still...
Good luck to all who are in the same boat!