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Social Security Rights Victoria

Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) is a community legal centre that provides free legal services in relation to Social Security and Centrelink matters to people across Victoria.

Legal Advice

SSRV provides free legal information and assistance in relation to social security issues to people who live in Victoria.

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Support for Community Workers & Lawyers

The SSRV Worker Help Line offers free and accessible services to social, community and health workers to help support your clients with social security matters.

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Our Impact in 2020-2021

Public legal advice

Advice to professionals

Legal casework & services

News

Is red tape preventing women from accessing the Escaping Violence Payment?

New data has revealed that almost half of people trying to access a social security payment designed to assist those […]

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Social Security Debt Help

Centrelink debts can be complex and are often confusing. Our clients frequently tell us they had no idea they were […]

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Victorian bushfires 2024: be prepared

SSRV project worker Mark Morand talks about the risk of bushfires in 2024, the links between social security and bushfires, […]

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SSRV acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands on which we meet, work and provide services to the community. We pay our respects to the first people of this country and to their Elders past and present.

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We recognise intersectionality and celebrate the diverse identities in the LGBTIQAP+ community. We are committed to supporting, encouraging and ensuring our staff and clients feel safe to be seen and treated as they are.