What are my Centrelink and social security rights after a disaster? (NSW)

What is this resource?

This resource is designed to support people in New South Wales who have been impacted by a disaster find legal information online and connect with appropriate services. It will help you identify if you are dealing with a legal problem related to Centrelink and social security and understand how to make an application for legal help.

This resource provides:

• links to legal information resources
• information on how to make a referral for legal help

Your social security rights

Welfare Rights NSW and Economic Justice Australia have produced a range of resources that explain what rights a person has with regard to Centrelink and their social security payments.

Visit the Welfare Rights NSW website for more information: https://welfarerightscentre.org.au/information-hub/

Where to get help

Welfare Rights NSW

Welfare Rights NSW provides free legal advice and information about Centrelink issues to anyone in NSW. For more information on how they can help, visit their website: https://welfarerightscentre.org.au/get-advice/

LawAccess NSW

LawAccess is a free government service that provides legal information and referrals, including to Legal Aid NSW, for people with a legal problem in NSW. See their website for more information on how they can help: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/

Justice Connect

Justice Connect assists eligible individuals, small businesses, community organisations and farms and other primary producers who have been impacted by natural disasters.

You can apply online for free legal help: Apply for help – Justice Connect. This is the quickest and most efficient way to check if you’re eligible and start the process of being matched with a lawyer. Once we receive your application, a member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.