About Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service
Work areas:
Cost
No cost associated with this service.
Eligibility
People living in WA with an issue relating to:
- Centrelink;
- Family Assistance Office;
- Residential Tenancy (including private and public housing); or
- Social Security Prosecution
Priority for assistance is directed to those who have low or no income or are at a threat of loss of income or loss of tenancy.
Please note:
An initial phone contact prior to appointment may be required where there is an intake assessment.
The agency does not provide ongoing casework assistance in matters which do not have legal merit.
Services
- Centrelink issues
- Family Assistance Office issues
- Tenancy Assistance – does not provide assistance to landlords or tenant against tenant disputes.
- Social Security Prosecution Assistance – statewide