Resources

In this section, you can find resources for advisers and individuals trying to access support.

If you don't know where to start, or are overwhelmed by the information, we recommend starting with our Guide to Section 17 Support (aimed at families with NRPF) or our Section 17 factsheet.

About Section 17

Information about Section 17 and how to access it

Challenging decisions

What to do if support is refused or inadequate

Other support for families with NRPF

Information about other forms of support open to families with NRPF

Immigration and change of conditions

Resources on immigration processes that may be relevant to families with NRPF, such as change of conditions and destitution domestic violence concession.

NRPF Toolkit for social workers

View our new NRPF Toolkit, which uses a human rights approach to explain the no recourse to public funds (NRPF) rule and its implications for child welfare and social work practice.