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Work and Development Permits (WDPs)
The Work and Development Permit Scheme (the Scheme) is an initiative to help people who are experiencing difficulty paying court fines due to hardship. Under a Work and Development Permit (WDP), eligible people can apply to complete approved activities under the supervision of a sponsor, in place of paying the amount owed.
Activities include:
- unpaid work
- medical or mental health treatment
- educational, vocational or personal development course
- treatment for an alcohol or drug use problem
- mentoring (for under 25s).
The Scheme relies on sponsors to support clients in addressing their fines. WDP sponsors can be an individual or organisation, including government agencies, health practitioners, sole-traders and not-for-profit agencies.
The Scheme is delivered in Western Australia in partnership between the Department of Justice, Legal Aid Western Australia and the Aboriginal Legal Service Western Australia.
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