Welfare Rights Centre is a community legal centre specialising in social security and family assistance law.
We help people who have a problem with Centrelink.
Want to know more about options when Centrelink raises a debt?
This free online session is designed to provide practical information for community workers and volunteers wanting to assist clients with Centrelink debt matters. Speakers will explain common reasons debts may be raised and give an overview of measures you can take to check that there really is a debt and/or the amount of the debt has been calculated correctly. β
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The session will cover how to appeal decisions that are incorrect or seem unfair, and the type of circumstances in which a debt can be waived. They will also address negotiating repayments, garnishee actions and possible criminal prosecution.β
When: Thursday 7 March, 2.00 - 4.00pm AEDT
Where: Online via Zoom, register through link in bio π
Thank you to @ecstra.foundation for making our training program possible.
Weβre excited to be filming today in Kurnell. Weβre making videos to support First Nations access to Centrelink payments and appeals.
Welfare Rights Centre wants everyone to know their rights. To understand what it takes to qualify for the Disability Support Pension, and what your legal rights are when it comes to appealing a Centrelink decision.
Weβll be sharing our videos here when theyβre ready. You can check out our factsheets now at the First Nations Information hub on our website. Link in bio π
Big thanks go to the James N. Kirby Foundation for the funding to make this project possible.
Register now to secure your spot in our upcoming free online training events.
Our monthly training sessions are targeted at community workers, and aim to increase your capacity to support clients to navigate the social security system, access correct payments and appeal incorrect or unfair Centrelink debts.
Training sessions are run via Zoom and are open to all. Jointly presented by a Solicitor and our Community Legal Education Officer, they include case studies and time for questions. More information is available on our website.
Follow the link in our bio π NOTE: Our Feb, March and April webinars are AEDT.
Thank you to @ecstra.foundation for making our training program possible.
This free online session will outline Centrelink payments targeting families with children, including Parenting Payment, Family Tax Benefit, Parental Leave Pay, Dad and Partner Pay, Carer Payment and Child Care Subsidy.
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Speakers will address eligibility requirements, income and assets tests, mutual obligations relating to work, and the way that the number and age of children affects different payments. The session will explain how relationship status (single/partnered) affects payment, and will outline Centrelink payments intended to support people trying to escaping domestic violence. It will also address how issues related to separation can have a major impact on social security payments, particularly child support and the amount of time a child is in the care of each parent.β β
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Speakers will explain how people needing further support may access a Centrelink Social Worker, and what they can do if a claim is rejected, payment is stopped, or a debt is raised.β β
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Target audience: Community workers and volunteers, social workers and lawyersβ
When: Tuesday 6th February 2024, 2.00 β 4.00pm AEDT
Where: Online via Zoom, register through link in bio π
Thank you to @ecstra.foundation for making our training program possible. #SocialSecurity #Centrelink #SocialSecurityTraining #welfarerightscentre
It was great to see the huge turnout of community services and support at Yabun on Friday Jan 26. We loved connecting with community and sharing our stall with Inner City Legal Centre, Arts Law NSW and Australian Centre for Disability Law. Big shout out to the @Yabunfestival organisers and all the volunteers and staff who pulled off such an amazing and well organised event.
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