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 helpOur Impact in 2020-2021
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News
DSP Help: Helping people access the Disability Support Pension
Income support – such as the Disability Support Pension (DSP) – can be a significant improvement to the quality of […]
Bushfire legal support
SSRV has received funding from the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments to provide legal assistance to people from bushfire affected areas […]
Transitioning to another Centrelink benefit after COVID-19 Disaster Payment ceases
The Federal Government has announced that COVID-19 Disaster Payments will cease once certain vaccination thresholds have been met. Once this […]
New Escaping Violence Payment
A new financial support payment has become available for people over the age of 18 who need to leave, or […]
SSRV Staff Profile: Pamela Taylor-Barnett
I am one of the Community Lawyers at Social Security Rights Victoria and my work spans two projects. I work […]
