Court Fines Shouldn’t Be a Barrier to Employment
Are your court fines preventing you from moving forward in life and securing employment? Forrest Personnel is here to help as an approved sponsor for the Work and Development Permit (WDP) scheme.
What is a Work and Development Permit?
A Work and Development Permit allows eligible individuals to reduce or clear outstanding court fines by completing approved activities instead of making payments. This opportunity becomes available once the Fines Enforcement Registry (FER) has issued a Notice of Intention to Enforce (Court Fine).
Are You Eligible?
You may qualify for a WDP if you’re experiencing any of the following:
- Financial hardship
- Family violence (past or present risk)
- Mental illness
- Disability
- Homelessness or risk of homelessness
- Alcohol or drug use problems
- Other types of significant hardship
How Forrest Personnel Can Help
As an approved WDP sponsor, Forrest Personnel can:
- Assess your eligibility for the scheme
- Work with you to identify suitable activities that match your skills and circumstances
- Submit the WDP application to the Fines Enforcement Registry on your behalf
- Provide ongoing support while you complete your activities
Application Process
Getting started is simple:
- Contact Forrest Personnel to discuss your situation
- We’ll determine if you’re eligible and if we can sponsor you
- Together, we’ll develop a plan of activities
- We’ll submit your application to the Fines Enforcement Registry
- Once approved, you can begin working off your fines through meaningful activities
Don’t Ignore Your Fines
Ignoring court fines won’t make them disappear. If you’re not eligible for a WDP, contact the Fines Enforcement Registry directly to discuss alternative options. Remember, addressing your fines proactively is the first step toward removing this barrier to employment.
Contact Us
Ready to take control of your court fines? Contact Forrest Personnel today to learn more about the Work and Development Permit scheme and how we can support you as your sponsor.
Phone: 1800 224 548
Email: info@fp.org.au
For more information about the WDP scheme, visit justice.wa.gov.au/wdp