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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

Emergencies & disasters and the role of legal and public sector agencies

On Tuesday 16 May 2023, SSRV’s CEO Gillian Wilks was one of four panellists participating in an in-person and live-streamed […]

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Elder abuse and Centrelink

This month marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. SSRV receives requests for support from older people who are experiencing misuse of […]

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Welcome social security changes for single mother families

In the lead-up to the Federal Budget, SSRV threw our weight behind a campaign by the Council of Single Mothers […]

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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.