Free face to face workshop to support Aboriginal community workers with family and domestic violence & Centrelink issues.

For victim-survivors of family and domestic violence, financial independence is crucial. Many struggle with limited financial resources and often face significant challenges in accessing and maintaining essential Centrelink payments.

This in person workshop will help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community workers support clients and community to access Centrelink income and financial support.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical skills and strategies for accessing Centrelink

• Recognise common challenges faced by clients

• Assist clients in financial hardship during times of crisis

• Discover tips for improving access to income support

• Understand your options when dealing with Centrelink debts

• How to lodge an appeal

• Build your teams capacity to support women and families affected by family and domestic violence

Target audience: 

Central Coast First Nations community services, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community workers, community workers working with First Nations clients.

DATE:             14 May 2025

TIME:             10:00 AM  – 12:30 PM

ADDRESS:       Gudjagang Ngara li-dhi Aboriginal Corporation

4 Church Street

Wyong NSW 2259

Morning Tea will be provided at the event.

Welfare Rights Centre

Welfare Rights Centre NSW is a community legal centre specialising in social security law. We provide free legal advice and support to clients who have problems with Centrelink. We prioritise First Nations people, people who are at risk of homelessness, people who are experiencing family and domestic violence and those that are off payment.