Work and Development Program
About the Work and Development Program
If you are struggling to pay traffic and parking infringements, you may be eligible to complete a community work or social development program that can reduce the amount of infringement debt you owe.
These arrangements are known as Work and Development Program (WDP), Work and Development Order (WDO) or Work and Development Permit Scheme (WDP) depending on the state or territory.
Care is an approved program provider and may offer financial literacy education (life skills) and financial counselling as eligible activities under a WDP/WDO, where appropriate.
To receive credit toward a fine, a WDP/WDO must first be approved by the relevant state authority (for example Access Canberra or Service NSW). Only after approval can participation in an eligible Care activity be counted toward a WDP/WDO.
Learn more about eligibility and approval
Each state and territory manages its own eligibility criteria and approval process. For more information, visit:
Not sure if a WDP/WDO is right for you?
A Work and Development Program/Order is not always the most suitable option for everyone.
If you are struggling to pay traffic or parking infringements, you can contact the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007. A financial counsellor can talk to you about your situation, explain your options, and make referrals to approved WDP/WDP providers where appropriate.
Participating in WDP/O with Care
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Financial literacy education (life skills) workshops are online only
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They are run on Microsoft Teams or Zoom. You will need a reliable device (phone or computer) and internet access to participate.
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There are certain rights and responsibilities when participating in a WDP/O with Care. These make sure that workshops run as smoothly as possible for everyone, participants, staff, and guest speakers included.
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By participating in WDP/O with Care you have read, understood and agree to the following rights and responsibilities - click here to read Rights and Responsibilities
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Each workshop session has a different topic and guest speaker.
Upcoming workshops for approved WDP/O participants - Oct to Dec 2026
8/10
Thursday
2pm-4pm
Making your Health Dollar Stretch (Health Care Consumers Association)
Learn strategies for saving money in the health system. Includes bulk-billing doctors, saving on allied health, walk-in centres, private health insurance and more.
13/10
Tuesday
10am - 12pm
Energy Made Easy (Care Community Education & Energy Capability
Learn about simple ways you can save on energy, understand how Care's energy team can support you if you are struggling with the cost of energy, learn about government rebates and concessions as well as the Electrification Program (gas to electric home appliances).
9/11
Monday
10am-12pm
Step-by-Step Budgeting (Care Community Education)
This workshop offers a guided tour of the key steps in budgeting. We also explore your relationship with money, and the behaviours, values and emotions that impact our financial wellbeing.
10/11
Tuesday
10am - 12pm
Scam Awareness (Care Community Education)
Learn about the latest scam trends and what to do to protect yourself and also what to do if you have been impacted by a scam
11/11
Wednesday
10am-12pm
Eating Healthy on a Budget (Care Community Education)
The cost-of-living crisis has put a strain on our grocery bill, and this has meant making more conscious choices around how we shop and plan our meals. This workshop provides some food for thought on how to reduce the cost of food shopping without compromising your health
12/11
Thursday
10am-12pm
Surviving Debt (Care Community Education)
Unmanageable debt can have a devastating impact on our physical and mental health. Debt that is no longer affordable can feel overwhelming, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. this session will help you understand pathways out of debt and debt prevention
13/11
Friday
10am-12pm
Relationships and Money (Care Community Education)
Explore your personal relationship with money, and with others. Understand the impact society, our families and personal experiences have on our money beliefs, values and behaviours. Finally explore the role of money in relationships, such as power, control and identifying abusive behaviour.
19/11
Thursday
10am-12pm
Surviving the Holidays
Join this special information session where community organisations will talk about their Christmas holiday happenings, such as hampers, lunches and kids activities
24/11
Tuesday
2pm-4pm
Accidents, Insurance and the Law
This workshop will provide an in depth guide to the different types of Car Insurance. It will help you understand the basics, common things to look out for, how to protect your rights, and more.
3/12
Thursday
10am-12pm
Your Rights at Work with Women's Legal Centre
Understanding your workplace rights is an important step to feeling safe, respected, and empowered at work. This workshop helps participants to identify common workplace issues early on, so that they know what to look out for, how to respond, and where to seek support.
10/12
Tuesday
2pm-4pm
Tax Explained with UC Tax Clinic
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