Work and Development Orders

If you have a fine issued by Revenue NSW, you may be able to pay it off or reduce its total amount when you study at TAFE NSW.

Work and Development Orders (WDOs) help you pay off fines issued by Revenue NSW by taking a course. TAFE NSW has many educational, vocational and life skills courses to choose from. You can develop new skills while paying off your fines at a rate of $50 per hour to a maximum of $1,000 per month.

Eligibility for the WDO program has been expanded.

You can apply for a WDO with TAFE NSW if you are enrolled in a TAFE NSW course and you:

• Currently receive a Centrelink benefit (excluding the Family Tax Benefit), OR
• Are experiencing acute economic hardship.

This now includes students who are:

• Enrolled as an apprentice or trainee.
• Completing activities or programs as part of a mandatory court order.

1. Complete the relevant TAFE NSW WDO application form/s, which are linked in the section below
2. Gather the required supporting documentation
3. Submit all documents to the Customer Service staff at your local campus or email all documents to wdos@tafensw.edu.au

If you currently receive a Centrelink benefit (not including the Family Tax Benefit), you will need to complete a TAFE NSW Work and Development application form and provide this supporting documentation:

• Proof of ID (Driver’s License, Medicare card, Proof of Age card)
• Confirmation of Enrolment or invoice from TAFE NSW
• Centrelink Income Statement (dated within the last 4 weeks).

If you do not currently receive an eligible Centrelink benefit but are experiencing acute economic hardship, please complete the Work and Development Order Exceptional Circumstances form and provide this supporting documentation:

• Proof of ID (Driver’s License, Medicare card, Proof of Age card)
• Confirmation of Enrolment or invoice from TAFE NSW
• Your three most recent payslips
• A bank statement for the last 3 months.

If you’d like more information, you can read the government’s WDO Guidelines 2017.

TAFE NSW offers free counselling to current and future students. If you need assistance with your WDO application, get in touch with a counsellor by calling us on 131 601 or visiting your local TAFE NSW campus.