Welfare Rights Centre NSW
@welfarerightscentre.org.au
Welfare Rights Centre NSW is a community legal centre specialising in social security and family assistance law. We provide free legal advice and assistance to people who have a problem with Centrelink.
https://linktr.ee/welfarerightsnsw
https://linktr.ee/welfarerightsnsw
Residency rules, evidence requirements, and financial dependence can make it hard to leave an abusive relationship. Read our Family and Domestic Violence Fact sheet now to help you navigate #FADV and #Centrelink. Link in bio 🔗 #DomesticViolence #DFV #CLC #FinancialAbuse
December 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Residency rules, evidence requirements, and financial dependence can make it hard to leave an abusive relationship. Read our Family and Domestic Violence Fact sheet now to help you navigate #FADV and #Centrelink. Link in bio 🔗 #DomesticViolence #DFV #CLC #FinancialAbuse
Wondering if you can get a Centrelink payment now you've finished Year 12?
It will depend on a whole range of circumstances. You can use Centrelink’s Payment and Service Finder to get an idea. You’ll need to organise a Tax File Number and a myGov account too. Make a claim and Centrelink will decide
It will depend on a whole range of circumstances. You can use Centrelink’s Payment and Service Finder to get an idea. You’ll need to organise a Tax File Number and a myGov account too. Make a claim and Centrelink will decide
December 27, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Wondering if you can get a Centrelink payment now you've finished Year 12?
It will depend on a whole range of circumstances. You can use Centrelink’s Payment and Service Finder to get an idea. You’ll need to organise a Tax File Number and a myGov account too. Make a claim and Centrelink will decide
It will depend on a whole range of circumstances. You can use Centrelink’s Payment and Service Finder to get an idea. You’ll need to organise a Tax File Number and a myGov account too. Make a claim and Centrelink will decide
Happy holiday season from the team at Welfare Rights Centre! 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Happy holiday season from the team at Welfare Rights Centre! 🎄
Our office will be closed from 24 Dec 2025 – 9 Jan 2026.
Our office will reopen on Monday 12 January and our intake line will reopen on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026.
We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year.
Our office will reopen on Monday 12 January and our intake line will reopen on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026.
We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year.
December 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Our office will be closed from 24 Dec 2025 – 9 Jan 2026.
Our office will reopen on Monday 12 January and our intake line will reopen on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026.
We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year.
Our office will reopen on Monday 12 January and our intake line will reopen on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026.
We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year.
As the year comes to an end, we look back and appreciate all the wonderful people that we have worked with. Over 100 volunteers providing thousands of hours of support.
Those hours represent a dollar value of $591,421.
We’re grateful for every single one of them.
Those hours represent a dollar value of $591,421.
We’re grateful for every single one of them.
December 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
As the year comes to an end, we look back and appreciate all the wonderful people that we have worked with. Over 100 volunteers providing thousands of hours of support.
Those hours represent a dollar value of $591,421.
We’re grateful for every single one of them.
Those hours represent a dollar value of $591,421.
We’re grateful for every single one of them.
You don’t have to wait until you start uni to get ABSTUDY. You can claim 13 weeks before your course starts, so be sure to lodge your claim early!
For more info on ABSTUDY see our factsheet buff.ly/PCM0CXj
For more info on ABSTUDY see our factsheet buff.ly/PCM0CXj
December 18, 2025 at 4:30 AM
You don’t have to wait until you start uni to get ABSTUDY. You can claim 13 weeks before your course starts, so be sure to lodge your claim early!
For more info on ABSTUDY see our factsheet buff.ly/PCM0CXj
For more info on ABSTUDY see our factsheet buff.ly/PCM0CXj
Today is our last day of phone intake for 2025 📞
Our regular intake advice line re-opens at 9:30am Wednesday 14 January 2026. Alternatively, you can contact us through our website. Link in bio 🔗
#Centrelink #WelfareRightsCentre #SocialSecurity #WelfareRights #CLC
Our regular intake advice line re-opens at 9:30am Wednesday 14 January 2026. Alternatively, you can contact us through our website. Link in bio 🔗
#Centrelink #WelfareRightsCentre #SocialSecurity #WelfareRights #CLC
December 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Today is our last day of phone intake for 2025 📞
Our regular intake advice line re-opens at 9:30am Wednesday 14 January 2026. Alternatively, you can contact us through our website. Link in bio 🔗
#Centrelink #WelfareRightsCentre #SocialSecurity #WelfareRights #CLC
Our regular intake advice line re-opens at 9:30am Wednesday 14 January 2026. Alternatively, you can contact us through our website. Link in bio 🔗
#Centrelink #WelfareRightsCentre #SocialSecurity #WelfareRights #CLC
This week we say thank you and farewell to our wonderful secondee, Stefani. While working with our intake team, Stefani has supported people across NSW navigate tough situations and get the Centrelink help they need. We wish you all the best as you continue your work at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.
December 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This week we say thank you and farewell to our wonderful secondee, Stefani. While working with our intake team, Stefani has supported people across NSW navigate tough situations and get the Centrelink help they need. We wish you all the best as you continue your work at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.
It’s great to receive feedback like this from community workers who attend our training sessions and hear we’re making a difference!
Over 400 people attended our recent Domestic & Family Violence and Centrelink Session and over 90% of participants said it improved their understanding.
Over 400 people attended our recent Domestic & Family Violence and Centrelink Session and over 90% of participants said it improved their understanding.
December 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
It’s great to receive feedback like this from community workers who attend our training sessions and hear we’re making a difference!
Over 400 people attended our recent Domestic & Family Violence and Centrelink Session and over 90% of participants said it improved their understanding.
Over 400 people attended our recent Domestic & Family Violence and Centrelink Session and over 90% of participants said it improved their understanding.
Next week (Mon & Wed) will be the last days of intake at Welfare Rights Centre before we close for the holiday break. Our regular intake advice line re-opens at 9:30am Wednesday 14 January 2026.
#Centrelink #WelfareRightsCentre #SocialSecurity #CLC
#Centrelink #WelfareRightsCentre #SocialSecurity #CLC
December 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Next week (Mon & Wed) will be the last days of intake at Welfare Rights Centre before we close for the holiday break. Our regular intake advice line re-opens at 9:30am Wednesday 14 January 2026.
#Centrelink #WelfareRightsCentre #SocialSecurity #CLC
#Centrelink #WelfareRightsCentre #SocialSecurity #CLC
Today was the final Aboriginal Tenancy Listing Day at NCAT for 2025. We often see Centrelink issues cause real problems for tenants. By working closely with tenant advocates, we’ve helped tenants who were at risk of losing their homes. We'll be back next year supporting First Nations people.
December 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Today was the final Aboriginal Tenancy Listing Day at NCAT for 2025. We often see Centrelink issues cause real problems for tenants. By working closely with tenant advocates, we’ve helped tenants who were at risk of losing their homes. We'll be back next year supporting First Nations people.
Today is Human Rights Day, marking the conclusion of 16 Days of Activism for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
At Welfare Rights Centre we defend Social Security as an essential human right. Every year we help hundreds of people claim that right.
#OurEverydayRights #WelfareRightsCentre
At Welfare Rights Centre we defend Social Security as an essential human right. Every year we help hundreds of people claim that right.
#OurEverydayRights #WelfareRightsCentre
December 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Today is Human Rights Day, marking the conclusion of 16 Days of Activism for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
At Welfare Rights Centre we defend Social Security as an essential human right. Every year we help hundreds of people claim that right.
#OurEverydayRights #WelfareRightsCentre
At Welfare Rights Centre we defend Social Security as an essential human right. Every year we help hundreds of people claim that right.
#OurEverydayRights #WelfareRightsCentre
Everyone has the right to live with dignity — yet in Australia, many people who rely on social security are being pushed into poverty by payment rates that are simply too low.
On Human Rights Day, we’re calling for change: Increase social security payments so no one is forced to live in poverty.
On Human Rights Day, we’re calling for change: Increase social security payments so no one is forced to live in poverty.
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Everyone has the right to live with dignity — yet in Australia, many people who rely on social security are being pushed into poverty by payment rates that are simply too low.
On Human Rights Day, we’re calling for change: Increase social security payments so no one is forced to live in poverty.
On Human Rights Day, we’re calling for change: Increase social security payments so no one is forced to live in poverty.
Yes, you can appeal a Centrelink debt caused by financial abuse.
Centrelink recognises economic (financial) abuse, in their definition of domestic and family abuse. Appeals can be stressful. You have to provide evidence.
Not all Centrelink debts should be appealed, there can be risks. Get advice.
Centrelink recognises economic (financial) abuse, in their definition of domestic and family abuse. Appeals can be stressful. You have to provide evidence.
Not all Centrelink debts should be appealed, there can be risks. Get advice.
December 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Yes, you can appeal a Centrelink debt caused by financial abuse.
Centrelink recognises economic (financial) abuse, in their definition of domestic and family abuse. Appeals can be stressful. You have to provide evidence.
Not all Centrelink debts should be appealed, there can be risks. Get advice.
Centrelink recognises economic (financial) abuse, in their definition of domestic and family abuse. Appeals can be stressful. You have to provide evidence.
Not all Centrelink debts should be appealed, there can be risks. Get advice.
We work closely with peak organisations, funders, donors, trade unions, and advocates to strengthen the social security system and drive systemic reform. Your trust, resources, and collaboration make it possible to deliver free legal help and build a stronger safety net for everyone. Thank you
December 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We work closely with peak organisations, funders, donors, trade unions, and advocates to strengthen the social security system and drive systemic reform. Your trust, resources, and collaboration make it possible to deliver free legal help and build a stronger safety net for everyone. Thank you
Today we’re introducing Britney, a recent UTS graduate (Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Communication who is completing her PLT placement with us — and doing incredible work supporting our clients.
💙Happy International Volunteers Day ✨
💙Happy International Volunteers Day ✨
December 5, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Today we’re introducing Britney, a recent UTS graduate (Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Communication who is completing her PLT placement with us — and doing incredible work supporting our clients.
💙Happy International Volunteers Day ✨
💙Happy International Volunteers Day ✨
Today on International Volunteer Day, we extend a thank you to every one of our volunteers — your generosity and dedication transform lives. 💛 In 2024–25, more than 100 volunteers supported intake, casework, clinics, and community engagement at Welfare Rights Centre.
December 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Today on International Volunteer Day, we extend a thank you to every one of our volunteers — your generosity and dedication transform lives. 💛 In 2024–25, more than 100 volunteers supported intake, casework, clinics, and community engagement at Welfare Rights Centre.
Since joining us in September, Sabine has been helping strengthen our digital outreach, making sure important information is clear, accessible, and reaching the people who need it most. Her work has already made a real difference in amplifying the impact of Welfare Rights Centre.
December 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Since joining us in September, Sabine has been helping strengthen our digital outreach, making sure important information is clear, accessible, and reaching the people who need it most. Her work has already made a real difference in amplifying the impact of Welfare Rights Centre.
Today is the International Day of People with Disability. Welfare Rights Centre works to support individuals living with disabilities to access the Disability Support Pension (DSP) to advance financial security.
#IDPwD #WelfareRights
#IDPwD #WelfareRights
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Today is the International Day of People with Disability. Welfare Rights Centre works to support individuals living with disabilities to access the Disability Support Pension (DSP) to advance financial security.
#IDPwD #WelfareRights
#IDPwD #WelfareRights
This week we are recognising our volunteers in the lead up to celebrating International Volunteers Day - 5 December.
Today we’re shining a light on Jasper, who has been volunteering with us for almost 15 weeks as a secondee from HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.
Thank you for your contribution Jasper
Today we’re shining a light on Jasper, who has been volunteering with us for almost 15 weeks as a secondee from HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.
Thank you for your contribution Jasper
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
This week we are recognising our volunteers in the lead up to celebrating International Volunteers Day - 5 December.
Today we’re shining a light on Jasper, who has been volunteering with us for almost 15 weeks as a secondee from HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.
Thank you for your contribution Jasper
Today we’re shining a light on Jasper, who has been volunteering with us for almost 15 weeks as a secondee from HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.
Thank you for your contribution Jasper
If you are experiencing family or domestic violence, depending on your circumstances, Centrelink may be able to provide financial support.
Find the Welfare Rights Centre FADV factsheet here for more information: buff.ly/fGIPtS3
Or Get advice from Welfare Rights Centre: buff.ly/eCaXZTd
Find the Welfare Rights Centre FADV factsheet here for more information: buff.ly/fGIPtS3
Or Get advice from Welfare Rights Centre: buff.ly/eCaXZTd
December 1, 2025 at 5:15 AM
If you are experiencing family or domestic violence, depending on your circumstances, Centrelink may be able to provide financial support.
Find the Welfare Rights Centre FADV factsheet here for more information: buff.ly/fGIPtS3
Or Get advice from Welfare Rights Centre: buff.ly/eCaXZTd
Find the Welfare Rights Centre FADV factsheet here for more information: buff.ly/fGIPtS3
Or Get advice from Welfare Rights Centre: buff.ly/eCaXZTd
Our staff are the heart of Welfare Rights Centre. Every day, they bring compassion, skill, and persistence to help people navigate the social security system and secure the support they need. Each person plays a vital role in ensuring our clients are heard, supported, and empowered.
Thank you team!
Thank you team!
November 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Our staff are the heart of Welfare Rights Centre. Every day, they bring compassion, skill, and persistence to help people navigate the social security system and secure the support they need. Each person plays a vital role in ensuring our clients are heard, supported, and empowered.
Thank you team!
Thank you team!
We are fortunate to work with generous pro bono partners whose expertise enables us to provide specialist legal support for people facing complex social security issues.
They allow us to extend our reach and ensure that no one is left without access to justice.
Thank you
They allow us to extend our reach and ensure that no one is left without access to justice.
Thank you
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We are fortunate to work with generous pro bono partners whose expertise enables us to provide specialist legal support for people facing complex social security issues.
They allow us to extend our reach and ensure that no one is left without access to justice.
Thank you
They allow us to extend our reach and ensure that no one is left without access to justice.
Thank you
Today is Economic Abuse Day. Economic abuse is a form of domestic and family violence that involves controlling behaviour limiting your access to money.
If you've been notified of a debt through Centrelink and you believe it is due to financial abuse, you can contact us anytime buff.ly/eCaXZTd
If you've been notified of a debt through Centrelink and you believe it is due to financial abuse, you can contact us anytime buff.ly/eCaXZTd
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Today is Economic Abuse Day. Economic abuse is a form of domestic and family violence that involves controlling behaviour limiting your access to money.
If you've been notified of a debt through Centrelink and you believe it is due to financial abuse, you can contact us anytime buff.ly/eCaXZTd
If you've been notified of a debt through Centrelink and you believe it is due to financial abuse, you can contact us anytime buff.ly/eCaXZTd
Today on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we are training community workers to support their clients with Domestic & Family Violence and Centrelink. The need is evident; we've had over 750 signups and are booked out. You can visit our website to see the recording
Training Videos - Welfare Rights Centre
Want to learn how to support clients to navigate the social security system? Watch free Centrelink community worker training videos now!
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November 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Today on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we are training community workers to support their clients with Domestic & Family Violence and Centrelink. The need is evident; we've had over 750 signups and are booked out. You can visit our website to see the recording