Got a fine you can't afford to pay? You've got options. The Work and Development Permit (WDP) scheme run by Fines Victoria can transform the challenge of unpaid fines into opportunities!
How? You can work them off simply by attending classes on campus, completing DUSA short courses, approved counselling sessions or volunteering as part of the awesome DUSA Crew!
Instead of letting fines create ongoing stress, you can complete approved activities that benefits both you and the community while clearing your fine obligations. It's about finding solutions that work for your situation and help you move forward positively.
How WDP Works
- Assess your options ... will WDP work for you? You may need to discuss your situation with the Deakin Student Legal Service first to understand all your options and see if the WDP is right for you.
- Make an application ... If you choose WDP, you will need to complete our application form, demonstrate you are not in a position to pay your fine and provide us with some additional information.
- Attend an appointment ... We will be in touch to explain the WDP further and assess your eligibility. (don't forget to check your spam folder.)
- Lodge your application ... DUSA will lodge your application and let you know the outcome.
- Complete Activities ... Engage in DUSA crew volunteer work, counselling or approved study and keep us informed.
- Clear Your Fines ... Before you know it, you may have worked off your fines.
NB If you have received an infringement notice that you think you should not have to pay, you can make a free appointment with the Deakin Student Legal Service to review your options.
Things to know....
- There is a strict criteria set down by Fines Victoria that we need to follow, you can find all about it here!
- Not all fines are eligible! There are some circumstances in which a fine is excluded from a WDP, including if a person has been served a 7-Day Notice in relation to the fine and the 7-Day Notice period had expired. If you have been arrested in relation to the fine. If property has been seized in relation to the fine, or the fine is a court fine.
Have questions about the WDP?
Contact DUSA Financial Wellbeing.
Disclaimer
The Work and Development Permit Scheme is part of DUSA's commitment to ensuring every Deakin student has what they need to succeed.
