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DSP Help: Florence’s Story
For many Victorians who cannot work due to illness, injury or disability, the Disability Support Pension (DSP) can provide regular […]

As the frequency of natural disasters increases, one decision could have a big impact on social security payments
In Australia, there is a common misconception that if you live by the water or within the suburbs of a […]

Extreme heat, vulnerable people, and the disaster payment
Extreme heat is a real concern for many Australians in the lead up summer, but it is especially concerning for […]

Two Online Tools Helping People Navigate Social Security Issues
Navigating social security processes can be a complex and overwhelming task, especially for individuals trying to apply for the Disability […]

Residency Eligibility Requirements: an SSRV Worker Help Line Case Study
Residency eligibility requirements for Centrelink payments can be very complex and technical, and they depend upon a number of things […]

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 […]