Working for a fair & just social security system
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.
I need helpSupport 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.
My client needs helpHelp with Disability Support Pension
DSP Help is a free online resource that can help you understand the DSP better, and contains information about the pension, and resources to help you gather medical evidence.
DSP HelpHelp with Centrelink debts
Social Security Debt Help is a free resource to help you understand Centrelink debts, your options when appealing or a reviewing a debt, as well as other information and resources.
Social Security Debt HelpOur Impact in 2022-2023
Public legal advice, information & referrals
Legal tasks & representations
Advice to professionals
News
Social Security Guide amended to include ‘natural disasters’ as a special circumstance for debt waiver
Last year, Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) and Economic Justice Australia (EJA), provided a joint policy brief to the Department of Social […]
We’re approaching a high-risk summer for families that rely on social security – and children are particularly vulnerable
The Bureau of Meteorology predicts that Australia is set to experience one of the hottest summers on record over the […]
Should I request a review of my Centrelink debt?
It’s common for people who unexpectedly receive a Centrelink debt notice to experience anger, disbelief, and fear. Most people who incur a Centrelink […]
