About Work and Development Orders (WDOs)
Are you unable to pay a penalty notice, court fine or a victim’s restitution order? Do you meet the eligibility criteria, and you are willing to provide all documentation required?
Apply to NSW work and development order through CSS!
A WDO enables you to reduce your fine by up to $1,000 a month, by allowing you to participate in unpaid work at our centre. To be eligible for our sponsorship, you must perform designated task and work roles at our venue, without exception, for a certain number of hours.
Check your eligibility
You’re eligible if you’re:
- aged under 18
- receiving a Centrelink or DVA benefit
- have a mental illness, intellectual disability or cognitive impairment
- have a serious addiction to drugs, alcohol or volatile substances
- experiencing serious financial hardship, or
- homeless.
What you need
- Photo ID
- recent payslips or proof of income
- a recent Centrelink income statement
- evidence of unavoidable expenses, such as medical or other bills
- a statement describing current domestic circumstances
- any other relevant information.
Book an Appointment
To book an appointment with our certified WDO person, please email us at info@cssvillage.org.au, with:
- “WDO Request” in subject line
- include your full name and contact phone number
- attach all supporting documents
We will contact you within 2-3 business days to proceed with the assessment. If you have further questions about the WDO, call us Mon to Fri – 9am to 2pm.
To find out more about the program, visit the NSW Government WDO site or call the WDO hotline 1300 478 879.
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Sydney —
Level 1
Shop 46/85-89 North Terrace Bankstown, NSW 2200
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