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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

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Disasters can cause or worsen disputes about eligibility for social security payments Sam* had applied for Jobseeker payment but his […]

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Time limits: why they matter

Anyone who has called our Worker Helpline wanting to appeal a Centrelink decision will know that one of the first […]

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Staff Profile: Laura Jordan, Principal Lawyer

While I started at Social Security Rights Victoria in September 2021 as a Community Lawyer working on disaster preparedness, I have since moved […]

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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.