Tax Help and Fines (WDOs)

The Tax Help program is run by the ATO and helps eligible people earning $70,000 or less to lodge simple tax returns online. ATO accredited volunteers provide support at Community Gateway from July to October each year.

Work Development Orders support people in the community who can’t pay their fines to clear their debt and start fresh. Those who are eligible can reduce their fine by up to $1,000 a month by doing unpaid work, courses, counselling, mentoring or treatment programs.

You are eligible for a WDO if you meet at least one of the following conditions:

• You are experiencing serious financial hardship.
• You are experiencing a mental health condition.
• You have an intellectual or cognitive disability.
• You are experiencing homelessness.
• You are experiencing alcohol or substance abuse.
• You are under 18 years of age.

This first step is to contact us so we can assess your tax situation or check your eligibility for a Work Development Order (WDO). You can call us on 02 6621 7397, email info@nrcg.org.au or visit our Lismore Community Hub at 76 Carrington Street, Lismore NSW 2480.