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Work and Development Program
Do you have ACT or NSW fines? Are you interested in reducing your fines by attending Care's Budgeting For Life workshop for approved Work or Development Program (WDP) / Work and Development Order (WDO) participants?
About the Work and Development Program
If you are struggling to pay ACT or NSW traffic, parking and traffic camera infringements, you may be eligible to complete a community work or social development program, which can result in the amount of infringement debt owed being reduced.
Participants, approved for a WDP/WDO with Access Canberra / Service NSW, can register to attend Care's Budgeting for Life workshop. Each workshop session runs 2 hours in duration which contributes to reducing your infringement fine by $100.
Workshop sessions are held throughout the year, see below for upcoming dates. To attend you must first be approved by Access Canberra / Service NSW before undertaking any of the workshop sessions for credit to be applied to your fines.
Fines that are eligible include:
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​Traffic fines
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Parking fines
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Traffic camera infringement notices
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Fines NOT eligible include:
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Parking fines issued by Australian National University or the National Capital Authority
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Court fees (not eligible for a Work or Development Program WDP)
To read more about eligibility criteria including the approval process, please click on the following links:​​
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Are you a job seeker? If so you can attend these sessions and have them count towards your mutual obligations. Click here for more information.
How to register for the workshop sessions
Before we can register you to attend our workshop sessions, you must be approved by Access Canberra. To learn more about their eligibility criteria or to download their application form visit Access Canberra or Service NSW.
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Once you have been approved by Access Canberra / Service NSW we can assist you to register for the workshop sessions.
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Please note you can attend the workshop sessions either online or in person. Please let the Care team know if you would like to attend online or in person.
Want help to fill in your paper work?
If you would like assistance to complete the application for a WDP/WDO please call our helpline on 1800 007 007. We can help you to fill in the forms either through a face to face appointment or via the phone.
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If you would like help to fill in the paperwork we will require the following documentation:
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Your fine(s)/infringement/penalty notice
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Drivers license
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Centrelink concession card (if you have one)
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Information about your financial situation or circumstances and eligibility (pay slips, budget, Centrelink income statement, bank statements, visa status)
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Other documentation to support your eligibility claim
Upcoming Budgeting for Life workshop sessions
Each workshop session has a different topic and guest speaker. Depending on the amount of fines you have, you can attend as many sessions as needed. Participants can attend sessions either in person or online.
7/08
Wednesday
2pm - 4pm
Survivng Debt
Dealing with debt can be stressful, especially if it is unmanageable. This session will be facilitated by a financial counsellor who will share tips on managing debt.
14/08
Wednesday
2pm - 4pm
Scam Awareness​
The session will explore different types of scams including online phone and in person scams and how to avoid being scammed. The facilitator will also discuss resources available such as Scamwatch and what to do if you have been scammed.
22/08
Thursday
2pm - 4pm
Healthy Eating on a Budget​
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The cost of food has increased significantly, and this is having a big impact on what we are putting in shopping trolleys. This session will talk about ways to ensure that you can still maintain a healthy diet without breaking the bank.
10/09
Tuesday
10am - 12pm
Understanding Wills and Power of Attorney (Public Trustee)
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18/09
Wednesday
10am - 12pm
Overview of Social Security Law (Canberra Community Law)
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​Join us for an informative session on social security law and Centrelink, presented by Canberra Community Law. Learn about your rights and entitlement in just one session.
26/09
Thursday
2pm - 4pm
Understanding Credit, Loans & Community Loans
This session will explore the basics about credit and debt and explain key information about common types of loans. It will also delve into what Care Community Loans is all about and how it may help.
