CENTRELINK

Centrelink is the name of the statutory authority that administers the payment of financial assistance from the federal government to individuals.

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CONTACTS

Centrelink
For information on allowances, benefits and pensions available and eligibility criteria.
Appointments 13 10 21
Disability, sickness and carers 13 27 17
Family Assistance Office 13 61 50
Retirement Services 13 23 00
Youth and student services 13 24 90
Complaints 1800 050 004
http://www.centrelink.gov.au
Welfare Rights Centre (SA) Inc
Assistance for people dealing with Centrelink, including independent information
and advice about pensions, benefits and allowances. Also provide assistance with
negotiation with Centrelink officers and representation with appeals to the Social
Security Appeals Tribunal and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
(Mon 1.30 - 5 pm, Tues - Thu 9 - 5 pm, Fri 9 - 12.30 pm)
Level 5, 97 Pirie Street ADELAIDE 5000
Telephone: 8223 1338, 1800 246 287
Fax: 8232 5835
http://www.welfarerights.org.au
Legal Services Commission ofSouth Australia
Provide assistance for people wanting to challenge Centrelink decisions.
82-98 Wakefield Street ADELAIDE 5000
Telephone: 8463 3555
Windsor Building, Elizabeth Centre ELIZABETH 5112
Telephone: 8369 1044
Social Security Appeals Tribunal
Provide first level of external review of decisions made by Centrelink.
45 Grenfell Street ADELAIDE SA 5000
Telephone: 1800 011 140
http://www.ssat.gov.au
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Provides independent review of a wide range of administrative decisions made
by Australian government departments, including Centrelink.
11th Floor, Chesser House
91 Grenfell Street ADELAIDE SA 5000
Telephone: 8201 0600, 1300 366 700
http://www.aat.gov.au
Veterans Affairs
199 Grenfell Street ADELAIDE 5000
Telephone: 8290 0555, Toll free 1800 113 304
http://www.dva.gov.au
Social Security and Family Assistance Legislation and Policy Guides
Includes social security legislation and guide to social security law.
http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/guides_acts.homeint.html
Clients' responsibilities  :  Last Revised: Fri Oct 9th 2009
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