Appeals

Has Centrelink raised an issue against you that you feel is unjust? Are they claiming that you have been overpaid on your social security benefits, failed to notify of a change of circumstances or other?

Financial Counsellors can assist you with explaining the Centrelink appeal process and support you through this. Financial Counsellors are also able to assist with preparing for the Centrelink appeal through assisting with developing the case.

The Financial Counsellor may also assist with review or referral of the Centrelink appeal case to Welfare Rights and Advocacy Service.

This is a community organisation, which specialises in providing free independent information, advice and advocacy to people on social security benefits. Further information on this service can be obtained on the following website link.
www.wraswa.org.au

Has Homeswest refused your request for Priority Housing, raised a debt against you for substantial repairs to the property that you feel are not justified or don’t agree with?

For issues like this you can apply to Homeswest to appeal their decision.

Financial Counsellors can assist you with explaining the Homeswest appeal process and support you through this. Financial Counsellors are also able to assist with preparing for the Homeswest appeal through explaining your rights and assisting with developing the case.

The Financial Counsellor may also assist with review or referral to the Tenants Advice Service Inc WA (TAS).

This service also has support workers, which provides residential tenants with information on appealing a Homeswest decision. Further information on this service      can be obtained on the following website link.
www.taswa.org