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We know that paying off your State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) debt can be difficult. We're here to help.

SPER Hardship

If you are in financial need, St Vincent de Paul QLD can give you the chance to pay off your SPER debt.

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<h2>Learn More About Our SPER Hardship Partner Program&nbsp;</h2>
The St Vincent de Paul Society QLD is a trusted place for Queenslanders to turn to for help when struggling with SPER debt.
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The State Penalties Enforcement Registry is responsible for the collection and enforcement of unpaid fines and penalties and we can help you pay off your SPER debt over time.  
A manageable way of making your fine payments, while paying down your SPER debt, is to apply for a Work and Development Order (WDO) with us.   
A Work and Development Order allows you to do activities through St Vincent de Paul QLD services to reduce your SPER debt. This could include, but is not limited to:   
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In most cases, a Work and Development Order through one of our programs is secured via internal referral from an authority within the program, and therefore must already be enrolled in the program. 
The rate that your SPER debt reduces starts at $30 per hour, and you can reduce your debt by up to $1000/month.   
We want to ensure you get the right help. If you're ready to get assistance, read below for eligibility and next steps.
If you are interested in volunteering at one of our stores or warehouses, once we have determined you are eligible, and our stores have capacity, our team will then connect you with the Retail Manager so they can take you through the recruitment process.

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<li>financial hardship,    </li>
<li>mental illness,    </li>
<li>domestic and family violence,    </li>
<li>homelessness,    </li>
<li>intellectual and cognitive disability; or   </li>
<li>a substance use disorder.   </li>
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Are You Eligible?

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Want to Apply?

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To get in touch, simply call us on 1800 846 643 or email us at <a href="mailto:sper@svdpqld.org.au">sper@svdpqld.org.au</a> and ask about our SPER Hardship Partner Program.

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