Welfare Rights Centre NSW (@welfare_rights) 's Twitter Profile
Welfare Rights Centre NSW

@welfare_rights

Our work transforms lives. NSW Community Legal Centre giving free legal advice and assistance to people with Centrelink problems for over 41 years.

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Our free webinar outlines payments targeting families with children, accessing #Centrelink social workers, member of a couple rules, what to do if a claim is rejected, a payment stopped, or a debt raised - and more! Register now thru 🔗 in our bio #ParentingPayment #FTB #DFV

Our free webinar outlines payments targeting families with children, accessing #Centrelink social workers, member of a couple rules, what to do if a claim is rejected, a payment stopped, or a debt raised - and more! Register now thru 🔗 in our bio #ParentingPayment #FTB #DFV
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We acknowledge that January 26 is a day of mourning for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples + we choose not to observe the public holiday. We are working as usual + our Intake Line is open from 9:30am-12:30pm 🔗 in bio #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #StandingInSolidarity

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Our newest Board Member Claire Thurstans works to improve equity, justice and human rights in Australia. She is the National Pro Bono Manager at Maddocks + Law Reform and Policy Advisor - Elder Abuse at Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC). More about Claire thru the 🔗 in our bio #CLC Law Institute of Victoria

Our newest Board Member Claire Thurstans works to improve equity, justice and human rights in Australia. She is the National Pro Bono Manager at Maddocks + Law Reform and Policy Advisor - Elder Abuse at <a href="/EasternCLC/">Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC)</a>. More about Claire thru the 🔗 in our bio #CLC <a href="/yourLIV/">Law Institute of Victoria</a>
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Our free community worker training webinar outlines #Centrelink payments targeting families with children, #DFV payments, Centrelink social workers, what to do if a claim is rejected or a debt raised - and more! Register now 🔗 in bio #ParentingPayment #SocialSecurity #CLC

Our free community worker training webinar outlines #Centrelink payments targeting families with children, #DFV payments, Centrelink social workers, what to do if a claim is rejected or a debt raised - and more! Register now 🔗 in bio #ParentingPayment #SocialSecurity #CLC
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Join us for a free workshop + learn how you can help your First Nations clients affected by family and domestic violence to access #Centrelink income + financial support. Register now thru the 🔗 in bio. Thanks to Inner West Council Alinta Energy ANZ Australia #DFV #FirstNations #FADV #CLC

Join us for a free workshop + learn how you can help your First Nations clients affected by family and domestic violence to access #Centrelink income + financial support. Register now thru the 🔗 in bio. Thanks to <a href="/IWCouncil/">Inner West Council</a> <a href="/alintaenergy/">Alinta Energy</a> <a href="/ANZ_AU/">ANZ Australia</a> #DFV #FirstNations #FADV #CLC
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Our Community of Practice is giving community workers the skills + resources to help clients in crisis navigate the difficult #DSP process + get the #disability income support they deserve. Sign up to our newsletter to be part of our Community of Practice in July 2025 🔗 in bio

Our Community of Practice is giving community workers the skills +  resources to help clients in crisis navigate the difficult #DSP process + get the #disability income support they deserve. Sign up to our newsletter to be part of our Community of Practice in July 2025 🔗 in bio
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Board Director Maxine Sharkey brings a wealth of experience from her role as General Secretary of the Australian Education Union Teachers Federation NSW Branch + a passion for social justice. Read more about our board through 🔗 in our bio Teachers Federation #WelfareRightsCentre #CLC

Board Director Maxine Sharkey brings a wealth of experience from her role as General Secretary of the Australian Education Union Teachers Federation NSW Branch + a passion for social justice. Read more about our board through 🔗 in our bio <a href="/TeachersFed/">Teachers Federation</a>  #WelfareRightsCentre #CLC
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Do you support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients affected by family and domestic violence? Join us for a free workshop + learn how you can help your First Nations clients access #Centrelink. Register now thru the 🔗 in bio! Thanks to Inner West Council Alinta Energy ANZ Australia

Do you support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients affected by family and domestic violence? Join us for a free workshop + learn how you can help your First Nations clients access #Centrelink. Register now thru the 🔗 in bio! Thanks to <a href="/IWCouncil/">Inner West Council</a> <a href="/alintaenergy/">Alinta Energy</a> <a href="/ANZ_AU/">ANZ Australia</a>
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Our free community worker training webinar outlines #Centrelink payments targeting families with children, #DFV payments, Centrelink social workers, what to do if a claim is rejected or a debt raised - and more! Register now thru 🔗 in bio #ParentingPayment #SocialSecurity #CLC

Our free community worker training webinar outlines #Centrelink payments targeting families with children, #DFV payments, Centrelink social workers, what to do if a claim is rejected or a debt raised - and more! Register now thru 🔗 in bio #ParentingPayment #SocialSecurity #CLC
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On World Social Justice Day 2025 the fight has never been more urgent. We’re seeing attacks on equal rights, growing inequality + crises in housing, climate + the cost of living. Now is the time to stand up, speak up + take action ✊ ⚖️ #WorldSocialJusticeDay2025 #CLC

On World Social Justice Day 2025 the fight has never been more urgent. We’re seeing attacks on equal rights, growing inequality + crises in housing, climate + the cost of living. Now is the time to stand up, speak up + take action ✊ ⚖️ #WorldSocialJusticeDay2025 #CLC
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Exclusive: Computer programming errors that caused welfare recipients to be wrongly cut off from income support were first discovered years before departmental officials acted to fix them. satpa.pe/3L1dBkj

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While it’s a step in the right direction, we know it’s not enough. People doing it tough in the cost-of-living crisis need a real Raise the Rate increase, and we’ll keep fighting for it. sbs.com.au/news/article/t…

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Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase minimum wage by 3.5% is a welcome step that will help ease pressure on low-paid workers who are struggling to cover the basics, but it is not going to reverse the decade-long stagnation of living standards: acoss.org.au/media-releases…

Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase minimum wage by 3.5% is a welcome step that will help ease pressure on low-paid workers who are struggling to cover the basics, but it is not going to reverse the decade-long stagnation of living standards: acoss.org.au/media-releases…
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Today EJA and @Welfare_Rights had a productive meeting with @Tanya_Plibersek to discuss various issues within social security, and the urgent need for legislative reform. Sincere thanks to the Minister for her time and thoughtful engagement. We look forward to working together.

Today EJA and @Welfare_Rights had a productive meeting with @Tanya_Plibersek to discuss various issues within social security, and the urgent need for legislative reform. Sincere thanks to the Minister for her time and thoughtful engagement. We look forward to working together.
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Palestine Action Group’s March for Humanity across Sydney Harbour Bridge – in pictures theguardian.com/australia-news… Welfare Rights Centre staff, volunteers and Board members marched for Humanity with 100,000 Sydney siders.