The Work and Development Permit (WDP) scheme provides vulnerable and disadvantaged people with a non-financial option to address their infringement fine debt. If eligible, you can reduce your fine debt by participating in certain activities and treatment under the supervision of an accredited sponsor.
To be eligible for a WDP you will have received an infringement fine or registered collection and enforcement order.
You will have, or be experiencing, one of the following:
You will need to provide details to support your eligibility.
If you undertake a WDP, your sponsor will choose the treatment and/or activities that are best suited to you and keep records of your participation.
These activities may include:
To participate in a WDP you must be engaged with an accredited sponsor and participate in activities and/or treatment as required by your sponsor.
If you are already engaged with an organisation or health practitioner, you can ask them if they are an accredited WDP sponsor or are interested in becoming one, they can contact us or visit the WDP Portal to find out more about becoming a sponsor.
If you are not currently engaged with an organisation or health practitioner, you can contact us to discuss your options. You will need to provide us with information to support your eligibility for the scheme.
To find out more about the Work and Development Permit scheme, call 03 9200 8222 between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) or email [email protected].
There are some circumstances in which a fine cannot be included in a WDP, for example if:
If your fine is included in a payment arrangement, the fine needs to be removed from the arrangement for it be included in a WDP.
A fine cannot be included in a WDP if you have submitted a nomination request, an application for review or the Family Violence Scheme. The fine can be added to a WDP if your application is rejected or withdrawn.
If you are an organisation or a health practitioner and would like to find out more about becoming a WDP sponsor, visit the WDP Portal or see Work and Development Permit scheme on the Department of Justice and Community Safety website.
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The Work and Development Permit (WDP) scheme provides vulnerable and disadvantaged people with a non-financial option to address their fine debt.
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