In this special episode, Sasha and Lynn from Legal Aid NSW's Elder Abuse Service, chat to Peg, an elder abuse survivor, about her experience getting legal help.  If you or anyone you know is experiencing elder abuse, contact the Elder Abuse Service on (02) 4324 5611 or via Legal Aid NSW's team at LawAccess NSW. Call 1300 888 529 or chat online at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au  The content in this episode may be distressing for some listeners. If you need support, help is available. Lifeline - 13 11 14 1800 RESPECT 1300 737 732 Download the transcript.

This week marks Scams Awareness Week. The theme is 'Share a story, stop a scam', to encourage Australians to speak up and report scams.  Learn more about Scams Awareness Week: www.scamwatch.gov.au Read Legal Aid NSW's information about cyber safety Watch Legal Aid NSW's webinar about scams Report a scam via Scamwatch Contact IDCARE to create a free plan if you've been scammed: 1800 595 160 www.idcare.org Speak to a financial counsellor: 1800 007 007 or chat online 24/7 crisis support: Beyond Blue or Lifeline  Subscribe to our Law for Community Workers Alert The stories shared in this episode are provided by IDcare: www.idcare.org Listen to Dr. Kate Gould and more stories by the ACCC on YouTube   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.     

This episode was originally recorded for our Law Matters podcast for people in prison.  If you work with people in prison or other people who are on a visa, this episode may be relevant to you. We've included tips for community and support workers.  Legal Aid NSW has an Immigration Service which is a specialist service of Legal Aid NSW. They can provide free legal advice, assistance and representation about refugee law and other immigration matters. If you have an immigration or citizenship question, start with our team at LawAccess NSW. They can give you legal information and connect you with services that can help you, including the Legal Aid NSW Immigration Service. Click on the ‘Chat with us’ button at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

In this short episode, we give a rundown of the new coercive control criminal offence and why it's important for all community workers to understand this new law. Subscribe to our Law for Community Workers Alert and follow this podcast to be the first to know about upcoming training and information on coercive control.  How can I find out more about coercive control? Sign up to our Law for Community Workers webinar on Coercive Control, September 17 1pm Visit the NSW Government website: www.nsw.gov.au/coercivecontrol  Watch this webinar for domestic and family violence specialist workers: Webinar - Coercive control: what do domestic and family violence specialist workers need to know? Complete Legal Aid NSW's eLearning course on the fundamentals of coercive control and the new legislation. It has been developed for lawyers and domestic and family violence specialist workers. You may find some parts of the course more relevant to your work than others, and you can complete whichever parts of the course you choose. To access and register for the course through our Learning Management System (LMS) visit 2024 eLearning - Introduction to coercive control. If you do not have a log in, please register for our Learning Management System. Read Legal Aid NSW's information page about coercive control Listen to Legal Aid NSW Criminal Law Division's podcast about coercive control Check out our tip sheets: CDPVA amendments tip sheet for DFV specialist workers (PDF, 156 kb) The new coercive control offence tip sheet for DFV specialist workers (PDF, 191 kb) Other references What is coercive control? Criminalisation of Coercive Control (Issues paper, Australian Women Against Violence Alliance) View the transcript for this episode. If you are affected by the themes in this episode, help is available. Contact 1800 Respect on 1800respect.org.au    Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

What is sexual harassment at work? What is discrimination? How can community workers help clients who have experienced sexual harassment and/or discrimination at work?   In this episode, Yasmine from the Community Legal Education team joins Katja from the Respect at Work Legal Service for a run down of this legal issue and tips for community workers.    Find out more about Respect at Work Legal Service: https://bit.ly/4bo8ybz  Contact our team at LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 or via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/contact-us Transcript: https://adobe.ly/3znEAXT   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

This is Part 2 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness.   In this 2nd episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Damian Bozanic from North Coast Community Housing about the Together Homes programme that supports people who are rough sleeping transition into housing.  There is useful information in this episode about how community workers working with rough sleepers can support these clients.    Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode.  Together Home is a key initiative to support the Premier’s Priority to halve street homelessness by 2025.  https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/are-you-homeless/together-home  Together Home program guidelines: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/download?file=812695   Fact sheet for service providers: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/download?file=812803   Fact sheet for participants: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/download?file=812804   Together Home FAQs https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/download?file=812805     North Coast Community Housing  https://www.ncch.org.au/   Ph. 02 66275300  Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/S4kDf5fNKnub-_CRb-5303CcdQE? Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW  Please send questions, comments and feedback to [email protected]  Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

June 15 marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In this short episode, we highlight what elder abuse is and give a preview of a special episode on the topic that we have coming up.  If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, contact 1800RESPECT. Call text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via 1800respect.org.au. For more information about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, visit the website - www.elderabuseawarenessday.org.au Find out about the Elder Abuse Service: Elder Abuse Service (nsw.gov.au) Contact Legal Aid NSW: 1300 888 529 or via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au  Sign up to our Law for Community Workers Alert: Legal Aid NSW - Subscribe Listen to our podcast series about Elder Abuse, Hard Conversations: https://lawforcommunityworkers.podbean.com/category/hard-conversations-series  Transcript: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:fa0e9811-7be4-49ae-b685-d8cd2f1f85eb    Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

This is Part 7 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homelessness. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this episode was made and pay our respects to Elders past and present. In this 7th episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks with Denise and Lowanna who work in Legal Aid NSW’s Aboriginal Women Leaving Custody project.  Denise and Lowanna work with women in correctional centres who are at risk of homelessness when they are in custody or preparing to leave custody.  There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. The Legal Aid NSW contact number in prison is #2 on the prisoner CADL phone. Department of Communities and Justice housing policies: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/eligibility/social-housing https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/applying-assistance/applying https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/policies/social-housing-eligibility-allocations-policy-supplement/chapters/urgent-housing-needs https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/policies/social-housing-eligibility-allocations-policy-supplement/chapters/housing-evidence https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/community-housing-policies/transitional-plus https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/aboriginal-housing/overview https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/are-you-homeless/together-home https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/applying-assistance/waiting-times https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/domestic-family-violence   Download transcript Music: Warm Romance Sunset by Bobby Cole Please send questions, comments and feedback to [email protected]

This is Part 6 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homelessness. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this episode was made and pay our respects to Elders past and present. In this 6th episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Olivia who works in Legal Aid NSW’s homeless outreach service.  Olivia works with many clients who are at risk of homelessness when they are going into custody or when leaving custody. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Department of Communities and Justice housing policies: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/eligibility/social-housing https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/applying-assistance/applying https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/policies/social-housing-eligibility-allocations-policy-supplement/chapters/urgent-housing-needs https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/policies/social-housing-eligibility-allocations-policy-supplement/chapters/housing-evidence https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/community-housing-policies/transitional-plus https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/aboriginal-housing/overview https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/are-you-homeless/together-home https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/applying-assistance/waiting-times https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/domestic-family-violence   Transcript: Download transcript Music: Warm Romance Sunset by Bobby Cole Please send questions, comments and feedback to [email protected]   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

In this episode, Legal Aid NSW family lawyers Sarah and Claudia will explain what’s new in Care and Protection in NSW including: Reforms that started on 15 November 2023 around ‘active efforts’ that need to be made by DCJ Changes that started in November 2022 around presumptions to remove children Changes to early intervention and early referral to legal advice through the Legal Assistance for Families Partnership Agreement (LAFPA) The Families is Culture report that led to the reforms. Here are the links mentioned in the podcast: Care and protection (nsw.gov.au) LAFPA (nsw.gov.au) Publications and resources (nsw.gov.au)   For legal help, please contact: Legal Aid NSW | Home Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited (alsnswact.org.au) Transcript: Download transcript   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

This is Part 5 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homelessness. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this episode was made, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and pay our respects to Elders past and present. In this 5th episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Rachel, a person with lived experience of homelessness.  We wish to acknowledge and thank Rachel, David and Rebecca who all shared their experiences of homelessness with us.  We also thank the Homeless Persons Legal Service, part of the Public Interest Advocacy Centre for putting us in touch with the StreetCare team. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.   Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Homeless Persons’ Legal Service [email protected] https://piac.asn.au/projects/homelessness/ The Big Issue https://thebigissue.org.au/ Music: Warm Romance Sunset by Bobby Cole Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/JGulZMp80-HsLCSH5GOpqYBB9xQ?utm_source=copy_url Please send questions, comments and feedback to [email protected]   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

In this episode, Stephanie Hawes from Legal Aid NSW chats to Madeleine Causbrook from the Employment Rights Legal Service about their service and a case study on sexual harassment in the workplace. Legal services: Employment Rights Legal Service: www.erls.org.au and 02 8004 3270 Kingsford Legal Centre website: www.klc.unsw.edu.au  and 02 9385 9566 Legal Aid NSW's Respect At Work Legal Service: 02 9072 2333 LawAccess: 1300 888 529  Support services: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Bravehearts: 1800 272 8311 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 7320   Transcript   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.   

This is Part 4 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this episode was made, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and pay our respects to Elders past and present. In this 4th episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Esther and Danu, solicitors from the Veterans’ Advocacy Service.  The Veterans’ Advocacy Service is a specialised service within the Government Law Service in the Civil Division of Legal Aid NSW. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers working with veterans can help them identify themselves and refer them for legal help .   Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Veterans Advocacy Service (VAS) can be contacted by: Telephone: 9219 5148 Email: [email protected] The website: Veteran (nsw.gov.au) Writing to them at PO Box K847, Haymarket NSW 1240 Sending a fax to: (02) 9219 5145; Attending 323 Castlereagh Street (cnr Hay St) Haymarket between 9am – 5pm.  See reception on the ground floor. If you live in a regional area, you can also contact the VAS through your local Legal Aid office or ex-service organisation. For publications to display in your workplace, go to: Veteran (nsw.gov.au), Scroll down the page to “Resources” – Have you served in the military? Or go to: Publications and resources (nsw.gov.au) and type “Veterans” or “Military” into the Keyword to see our range of posters, fact sheets and wallet cards you can order or print. For other supports go to: Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling Legacy – Supporting our veterans' families since 1923. Other relevant links: Homepage | Department of Veterans' Affairs (dva.gov.au) Aged care resources | Department of Veterans' Affairs (dva.gov.au) Compensation claims | Department of Veterans' Affairs (dva.gov.au) Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/JyomD9olPvU2569tCkV1A6ZfiRI?utm_source=copy_url Please send questions, comments and feedback to [email protected]   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

On 1 July 2023 a number of employment law changes commenced, including an increase to the National Minimum Wage.   In this episode, Giles from Legal Aid NSW’s employment law team, describes: some of the most significant changes, how to check if you’re getting paid the correct amount (use this tool from the Fair Work Ombudsman: A.C.T Pay Calculator - Find your award (fairwork.gov.au)), how to have a conversation with your employer if you’re not getting paid the correct amount, what steps you can take if your employer refuses to pay you what you’re entitled to, and where you can go for legal help - Contact us (nsw.gov.au).   Giles also highlights the work of Legal Aid NSW’s Respect at Work Legal Service who provide trauma-informed legal services to people who have experienced sexual harassment and/or discrimination in the workplace.   View a transcript of this podcast here.    Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

Your Will is an important legal document outlining your wishes for when you pass away. It details:  who you want to receive your assets  who you want to receive specific personal and heirloom items  any religious or cultural arrangements for your funeral  who you want as a legal guardian for any children under 18 years  who you choose to be your executor when you pass away.  As an Aboriginal person, you may have culturally sensitive requirements to document in your Will. These may include how to provide for:   kinship  burial  secret knowledge. Fees: Fees | NSW Trustee and Guardian    NSW Trustee and Guardian website: www.tag.nsw.gov.au   Contact TaG: 1300 109 290 Locked Bag 5115 PARRAMATTA 2124  Wills: Wills | NSW Trustee and Guardian  Appointments: Wills and estate planning appointments | NSW Trustee and Guardian  Subscribe to the newsletter: Stay up to date | NSW Trustee and Guardian      Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/280gIKn5gyJvZZx9D6Zd0syqMLU?utm_source=copy_url    Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.   

This is Part 3 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness. In this 3rd episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Beverly Baker, Chair of the NSW Older Women’s Network and President of the National Older Women’s Network. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers working with older women can support these clients.   Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. The Older Women’s Network NSW promotes the rights ,dignity and wellbeing of older women. Address: 8-10 Victoria Street Newtown NSW 2042 Ph. 61 2 9519 8044, Email: [email protected], Web: https://ownnsw.org.au/   National Older Women’s Network, PO Box 3082 Redfern NSW 2016 Ph. 61 4 3379 2582, Email: [email protected], Web: https://ownaustralia.org.au/   Women’s Housing Company provides affordable housing to women: Suite 901, Level 9, 318A Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 Ph. 02 9281 1764 or 1300 942 111, Email: [email protected], Web: https://www.womenshousingcompany.org.au/  Open weekdays 9am – 4.30pm Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/v1UZkjaQPCIcCUZ1ux9Nll4hoX4?   Please send questions, comments and feedback to [email protected]   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

Strata Collective Sales and Advocacy Service This episode talks about being a tenant in a strata managed property and being an owner living in a strata managed property. Marrickville Legal Centre offers free legal advice and assistance to the community of the inner-west, south-west, southern suburbs of Sydney, and beyond. There are 1.5 million people living in our key catchment: that’s 30 per cent of Sydney’s total population. They acknowledge the Gadigal, Wangal, Guringal, Wallumedegai and Cammeraygal people of the Eora Nation as the first peoples of our region. In 1979, a group of law students identified a gap in accessible legal services in the inner west of Sydney. Together they established a free legal advice service in a small office in Marrickville Town Hall. The service was staffed on a voluntary basis and specifically targeted the local migrant community. The community response was overwhelming and so marked the creation of NSW’s second community legal centre, two years after Redfern Legal Centre. Office:  338 Illawarra Road Marrickville NSW 2204 Website: Home - Marrickville Legal Centre (mlc.org.au) Contact Us: Contact - Marrickville Legal Centre (mlc.org.au) Phone: (02) 9559 2899 Strata Service: Strata - Marrickville Legal Centre (mlc.org.au) Factsheets: Factsheets - Marrickville Legal Centre (mlc.org.au) Newsletter: Get involved - Marrickville Legal Centre (mlc.org.au)  (bottom of the page) Today, Marrickville Legal Centre has grown its reach to extend legal and related services to over 7000 New South Wales residents each year. Our holistic approach continues to pair direct legal guidance with a broader range of social services, helping people to move forward into a secure future, and we strive to drive policy advocacy in our legal system that instigates meaningful social change. Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/MS3f6d5bai5NgNlx2KS1FMsE1gI?utm_source=copy_url   Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.   

The Animal Defenders Office (ADO) is a national non-profit community legal centre that specialises in animal law. The ADO was incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory in late 2013. In 2017 we were formally recognised and accredited by the Australian National Association of Community Legal Centres as part of the National Accreditation Scheme ("NAS") Phase 2. On 11 May 2022 we were formally accredited by CLCs Australia Inc under NAS Phase 3. As a community legal centre that focuses on helping animals and animal advocates, the ADO: Offers free advice and representation for individuals and groups that want to take action for animals; and Produces information to raise community awareness about animal protection; and Works to advance animal interests through law reform. We are a national community legal centre in that we aim to assist individuals and groups from around Australia with matters affecting animals and their (human) defenders. We are run by volunteers and receive no ongoing government funding.   Contact Us Phone:  0428 416 857 Email: [email protected] Website: Animal Defenders Office | Community Legal Centre (ado.org.au) Factsheets:  Animal Defenders Office | Fact Sheets (ado.org.au)   Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/ZjFyyFfpY-gwBKyjFLad9Itw8BM?utm_source=copy_url   Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.   

In this episode, we visit the South West Sydney Legal fair and chat to different organisations about the things you should know about their service and the ways that community workers can make referrals.  The South West Sydney Legal Fair is a free legal information event hosted by Legal Aid NSW and the Vietnamese Australian Lawyers Association.   The groups interviewed in this episode are:  Vietnamese Australian Lawyers Association (VALA) - [email protected]  Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW - www.ewon.com.au  Settlement Services Internation (SSI) - www.ssi.org.au  Legal Aid NSW – www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au  Catholic Care Sydney - www.catholiccare.org  Want to know when the next South West Sydney Legal Fair will be? Email us at [email protected]   Episode Transcript: https://shorturl.at/aqrPZ Music: Blue Highway - Poddington Bear   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.   

What they do: Protect Country and culture Protect habitats and wildlife Tackle climate change Sustainable water sharing Promote healthy communities Defending the defenders They run bold and ground-breaking environmental cases to protect our natural world. They can help you and your community use the law to protect the environment. Their team of dedicated and expert lawyers, scientists, communicators and support staff are their most valuable resource in the critical fight to defend the environment. EDO people work in every state and territory of Australia. They provide a supportive and inclusive work environment underpinned by the values of Commitment, Diversity, Integrity and Vision.   Website: https://www.edo.org.au/ Legal Resources: Legal resources - Environmental Defenders Office (edo.org.au) **Scroll down the above page to subscribe to the Newsletter**   Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/4b7ul8MeWZ6Y_1jpZxxDPo3DOUE?utm_source=copy_url   Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/  Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

The Welfare Rights Centre opened its doors in 1983 as part of the community legal centre movement in Australia that began in response to scarcity of affordable legal assistance available to marginalised members of society. Originally co-located with Redfern Legal Centre, the Centre opened its own premises in 1985. Since then it has experienced changes in location, staff, funding sources, law and policy. Throughout these changes, the Welfare Rights Centre has remained the lead service agency in NSW for social security law and policy. The Welfare Rights Centre is a community legal centre specialising in social security law and family assistance law and its administration by Centrelink. They provide free legal information, advice and representation to thousands of NSW residents every year who are adversely affected by Centrelink decisions. The Centre also provides education to improve knowledge and understanding about social security law in the community. They use the knowledge and experience they gain through their casework to advocate for reforms to the law and policy that would make the Australian social security system fairer for everyone. They can advise people about their social security rights, entitlements and obligations and assist people through the social security review and appeals system, including Centrelink internal review and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. They provide all initial advice by phone. Contact Information Phone: 02 9211 5300 OR 1800 226 028 (toll-free from outside Sydney metro area) Advice intake times Monday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Website: https://welfarerightscentre.org.au/ Online Enquiries: https://welfarerightscentre.org.au/need-help Community Legal Education: https://welfarerightscentre.org.au/community-legal-education Facebook: Welfare Rights Centre NSW | Sydney NSW | Facebook Twitter: Welfare Rights (@welfare_rights) / Twitter   Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/DQPnNtnHXQJOSeT9oSQuifIj69Y?utm_source=copy_url    Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/  Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

Financial Rights Legal Centre is a specialist centre providing free financial counselling and legal advice to help people resolve financial difficulties and disputes with credit and debt, banking, bankruptcy, debt collection or insurance problems.   We offer our services through 4 telephone services available to the general public:   National Debt Helpline (we answer half of the calls in NSW) Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm: 1800 007 007   Credit & Debt Legal Advice line (NSW) Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm: 1800 844 949   Insurance Law Service (national) Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm: 1300 663 464   Mob Strong Debt Help (national) Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm: 1800 808 488   We have a dedicated Caseworker Hotline available for caseworkers and financial counsellors Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm: 1800 650 084   Financial Rights’ website has a new look: check the details below   Website: Home - Financial Rights Legal Centre   Caseworker Resources: Caseworker Resources - Financial Rights Legal Centre   Mob Strong: Mob Strong Debt Help (financialrights.org.au)   Workshops and Education: Workshops and Education - Financial Rights Legal Centre   Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/-qYFBiO_auh1s_s6cHv7BTBO4uQ?utm_source=copy_url    Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.     

In this episode of our Law for Community Worker podcast series we talk with Madi from the Mid North Coast Legal Centre about the consequences of making a court election when you receive a fine. Madi also talks about other options available to people when they receive a fine and why court electing is not always the best choice.   Mid North Coast Legal Centre: https://mnclegal.org.au/ Phone: 02 6580 2111 Email: [email protected]   To find a community legal service near you www.clcnsw.org.au Revenue NSW: https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/ Factsheets about driving offences - www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au Driving laws in NSW - www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/demerits-penalties-and-offences Road User Handbook to download and also available in 8 community languages www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/safety-updates-for-nsw-road-users/road-user-handbook  Law Access Guided Pathways about Traffic Offences and FineFixer can be found here: https://legalhelp.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/       Music: Blue Highway by Podington Bear  Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to [email protected] Transcript: https://adobe.ly/3BuXLgi   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

In this episode, Stephanie Hawes explores a recent case run by Redfern Legal Centre where the validity of some COVID fines issued by New South Wales Police was examined. We hear from the senior lawyer Sam Lee about the legal aspects of the case as well as the outcome and its effect on the community. We then chat with Rohan Pank, the plaintiff in the case, about his experience and journey to the Supreme Court. Redfern Legal Centre: https://rlc.org.au/ Transcript: https://bit.ly/3VN6FiE Music: Wind Marching for Rain by Puddle of Infinity    Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

The Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) is a non-profit community based legal centre located in Kings Cross, NSW. The centre has been providing FREE legal services to residents in the inner city, surrounding areas Northern Beaches, and LGBTIQ Communities since 1980. Areas Serviced: Areas Serviced - Inner City Legal Centre (iclc.org.au)   Website: Home - Inner City Legal Centre (iclc.org.au) **scroll down the above page to subscribe to their newsletter** SLS: https://www.iclc.org.au/our-services/sex-worker-legal-service/ Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP): Home - SWOP Sex Workers Outreach Project Email: [email protected] Phone: 02 9332 1966                     Toll Free: 1800 244 481                 SMS-only number: 0476 857 342 Location: Basement, Kings Cross Library, Neighbourhood Centre 50-52 Darlinghurst Road Kings Cross NSW 2011 Postal Address: PO Box 25, Potts Point NSW 1335   Link to Transcript: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:10add599-f876-31c9-a427-e3e6141848e5     Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/  Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.   

The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre provides free legal assistance for homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 25 and under. We are based in inner Sydney but can also help young people outside this area. The Shopfront was established in 1993 and is operated jointly by Herbert Smith Freehills, Mission Australia and The Salvation Army. The legal services are provided by Herbert Smith Freehills on a pro bono basis and our case work service is provided by Mission Australia. We provide legal representation and advice to homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 25 and under. We also have a case work service to provide social support and referrals to a range of other services. Website: The Shopfront | Darlinghurst | Shopfront Youth Legal Centre Factsheets: Legal information for youth workers | The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre Contact: Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday  (Arrangements can be made outside these hours if necessary) Address: 356 Victoria Street, DARLINGHURST  NSW  2010  (near corner of Liverpool Street) Phone: (02) 9322 4808 (Messages can be left on this number after hours. There is also an option to be put through to a solicitor for urgent legal advice, but please note we do not provide a 24-hour hotline) Email: [email protected]   Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/bK-YRGSV9ea633FJGGX19chXzSU?utm_source=copy_url   Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/  Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

Be Open. Be Ready. Be Heard. Advance care planning involves planning for your future health care. It enables you to make some decisions now about the health care you would or would not like to receive if you were to become seriously ill and unable to communicate your preferences or make treatment decisions. Advance care planning gives you the opportunity to think about, discuss and record your preferences for the type of care you would like to receive and the outcomes you would consider acceptable. Advance care planning helps to ensure your loved ones and health providers know what matters most to you and respect your treatment preferences. Phone: 1300 208 582 Contact Us: Contact us - Advance Care Planning Australia Website: Advance Care Planning Australia Training and Education: Training and education - Advance Care Planning Australia Subscribe to the Newsletter: Advance Care Planning Australia (list-manage.com) Order Resources (plans, wallet cards, fact sheets etc): Order or print support materials - Advance Care Planning Australia Link to Conversation Starters: Starting the conversation - Advance Care Planning Australia     Link to the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/9uALOZf7JJjsZ03x6j4pexZC1xY?utm_source=copy_url   Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.   

The Australian Centre for Disability Law (ACDL) was set up in 1994 as a specialist Community Legal Centre, working towards a world where people with disabilities are able to participate in all aspects of life. Our vision is of a society in which persons with disability live with dignity, and in which their human rights and fundamental freedoms are recognised, respected, protected and fulfilled. Our purpose is to work towards the realisation of our vision by providing persons with disability and their associates with specialist legal assistance in our designated practice areas, and by undertaking complementary community legal education, continuing legal education and policy and law reform activities.   Website: Home - Australian Centre for Disability Law Contact Us: Contact - Australian Centre for Disability Law Learning Together: Education - (disabilitylaw.org.au) Talk Up: Talk Up! – Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability to know and understand their legal rights (fpdn.org.au)   Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/F41DcD5c_O3ILrSfWzrVLEWedww?utm_source=copy_url   Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.   

Financial Rights Legal Centre is a specialist legal centre providing advice for anyone in financial distress. They are a Community Legal Centre based in NSW, but offering legal advice and financial counselling across Australia. We focus particularly on assisting low-income, marginalised or disadvantaged consumers who need help to solve complex problems and gain greater financial freedom. We also use our experience helping individuals to argue for improved consumer protection laws and a fairer marketplace. Website: Home - Financial Rights Legal Centre Contact Numbers:  National Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007    Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm (Online Chat available 9am to 8pm) Credit & Debt Legal Advice line (NSW only):     1800 844 949    Monday to Friday 10am-1pm Insurance Law Service:     1300 663 464    Monday to Friday 10am-1pm Mob Strong Debt Help:    1800 808 488    Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm   Training and Workshops: Workshops and Education - Financial Rights Legal Centre Factsheets: Fact Sheet Index - Financial Rights Legal Centre Debt Collection Factsheet: Dealing with Debt Collection - Financial Rights Legal Centre Facebook: Mob Strong, Debt Help - Home | Facebook Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fin_Rights_CLC   Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/VaxBkEXM5LP-i6LvIo-K-zCwqvs?utm_source=copy_url   Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/  Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

The Financial Counsellor role sits within the Consumer Law Team, and the Financial Counsellor is available to receive referrals from the Civil Law division A Financial Counsellor can: Assess a client’s financial situation and advise on possible solutions. Make financial hardship applications, including requesting debt waivers. Provide advice for clients who are struggling to pay bills, meet basic financial needs and prioritise creditors. Help clients to negotiate with creditors, such as banks, water and energy suppliers, telco’s, government agencies, landlords, debt collectors and others. Refer clients to other services they may need such as legal, accommodation, or crisis services. Provide training to solicitors and community on financial hardship issues and how to complete a statement of financial position. Our Financial Counsellors cannot give grants or arrange relief. All Financial Counsellors at Legal Aid work within our Allied Professional Framework that states that “all Allied Professional Services are tied to the legal matter in which LA NSW is engaged”. Lawyers working with allied professionals result in an improved experience and better outcomes for our clients. Only in exceptional circumstances will the Financial Counsellor be able to work with clients who do not have an ongoing legal matter. All referrals to the Financial Counsellor will be triaged. We encourage maintenance of relationships with local Financial Counselling services. To find your local financial counsellor, please see - Financial counselling - Moneysmart.gov.au Budgeting tools and websites Budget planner - Moneysmart.gov.au budget-planner_moneysmart.xls (live.com) Some Legal Aid resources Credit Law Toolkit - https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/for-lawyers/resources-and-tools/civil-law/credit-law-toolkit **Please note: This resource is aimed at Financial Counsellors and other professionals** Better way than Payday Loans - http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/factsheets-and-resources/theres-a-better-way-than-payday-loans Being Squeezed for a Debt - http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/factsheets-and-resources/are-you-being-squeezed-for-a-debt Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts. Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/cpkW2NUBXhp_WRUYSWnwRq9QIvY?utm_source=copy_url   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

This episode is being released on the International Transgender day of Visibility, Friday March 31st 2023 to  celebrate and support Trans and Gender Diverse people in our lives and communities.  The Inner City Legal Centre, in partnership with Dentons, offer the Trans and Gender Diverse Legal Service for transgender and gender diverse people experiencing legal problems. The service runs a fortnightly appointment-based legal clinic on a Monday, with appointments taking place over the phone.  Website: Home - Inner City Legal Centre (iclc.org.au) **scroll down the above page to subscribe to their newsletter** T&GDLS: Trans and Gender Diverse Legal Service - Inner City Legal Centre (iclc.org.au) Email: [email protected] Phone: 02 9332 1966 Toll Free: 1800 244 481 SMS-only number: 0476 857 342 Location: Basement, Kings Cross Library, Neighbourhood Centre 50-52 Darlinghurst Road Kings Cross NSW 2011 Postal Address: PO Box 25, Potts Point NSW 1335   Link to Transcript: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:1de6f726-7d0c-3814-aef6-102e0bb304f5   Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/  Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.   

The Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) is a specialist, not-for-profit community legal centre (CLC) with over 35 years’ experience in migration law and policy. IARC’s vision is for a fair and just immigration system for everyone, regardless of means. IARC assists migrants experiencing vulnerability in NSW by providing free legal information, advice, and casework services. Our clients are financially disadvantaged, come from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and often speak little or no English. Many experience multiple layers of disadvantage including homelessness, low education levels, and disability. They have often experienced torture or trauma. Almost half of our clients have experienced, or are at risk of, family violence. IARC also provides community legal education (CLE) services, undertakes law reform and policy activities, and collaborates with other organisations in the legal and social justice/human rights sector on individual matters and systemic issues.   Website: Free immigration advice | IARC | Immigration Advice and Rights Centre **Subscribe to the email updates on the homepage*** Referrals: Referrals | Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (iarc.org.au) Community Legal Education: Legal Education | Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (iarc.org.au) IARC's Lunchtime Immigration Series: IARC's Lunchtime Immigration Series (2023) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite   Link to Transcript: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:9629a8db-b453-3997-ba73-36e78bc33570https://otter.ai/u/OZMLz6iKHl722vcH0AF_rmVIT3c?utm_source=copy_url   Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.     

Seniors Rights Service is a community organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of older people, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. We provide free and confidential advice, aged care advocacy and support, and legal advice to seniors across New South Wales. Your rights. Your voice. Free and confidential. Telephone: 1800 424 079  |  02 9281 3600 Website: Protecting the rights of older people - Seniors Rights Service Email: [email protected] Information Sessions: https://seniorsrightsservice.org.au/information/information-sessions/ Newsletter: Newsletters - Seniors Rights Service Subscribe: Seniors Rights Service (list-manage.com) Facebook: Seniors Rights Service - Home | Facebook Twitter: https://twitter.com/Seniors_Rights   Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/dMd-umKupo6ONdFHoh54Sl-peto Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

The Homeless Persons’ Legal Service (HPLS) provides people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with practical legal assistance. Informed by our casework and consumer feedback, we also address causes of homelessness through strategic engagement and policy advocacy with government and service providers. They have recently launched the Women’s Homelessness Prevention Service (WHPS), which aims to help women at risk of homelessness, particularly women experiencing domestic and family violence. You can visit the HPLS website here: Homelessness (HPLS) | Public Interest Advocacy Centre (piac.asn.au) or call them on: (02) 8898 6545 or Email on: [email protected] You can find the referral form here: 22.05.24-HPLS-Referral-Form.docx (live.com) You can find all the outreach locations using this link: Clinic times & locations | Public Interest Advocacy Centre (piac.asn.au) You can read more about the Street Care Team here: StreetCare | Public Interest Advocacy Centre (piac.asn.au) You can Subscribe to the PIAC Newsletter here: Subscribe | Public Interest Advocacy Centre (piac.asn.au)   Link to the show Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/jfVShl1QW-Wp4QvpyT9KHzmv9Ik   Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.     

Justice Support Centre is a community organisation that provides free services to the community. We support people in South West Sydney with legal issues, as well as women and children affected by domestic and family violence in South West Sydney, City of Sydney, Inner West and Waverley. We offer free legal advice over the phone for broad range of legal problems for people living in South West Sydney. For people with significant need, we may also offer free or reduced-cost legal representation and assistance. Not everyone qualifies for this kind of support. We may be able to resolve your issue with quick advice and then we can discuss if you need further assistance. Our solicitors can support you to navigate the legal system, understand your rights and make informed choices to improve your situation. Website: Justice Support Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9601 7777 LinkdIn: Justice Support Centre | LinkedIn FaceBook: Facebook Twitter: Profile / Twitter Subscribe to Newsletter: https://drct-swslc.prod.supporterhub.net/pages/newsletter-sign-up   Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/nkiJ-MpNhP698S4UrmRTyLO63Nk   Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.     

This is Part 1 of a new podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness. In this first episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Mary Lovelock from Legal Aid’s Elder Abuse Service based on the Central Coast and lower Hunter region, about homelessness and its causes in older people. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers working with older clients can support and refer those clients for legal help.   Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Legal Aid services and resources for older people: Legal Aid NSW, Elder Abuse Service Ph. (02) 4324 5611 Elder Abuse Service - Legal Aid NSW LawAccess 1800 888 529 Seniors Rights Service: Ph. 02 9281 3600 Seniors Rights Service offers free legal advice on many legal issues to older people in NSW, as well as a comprehensive referral service. We offer general legal advice, as well as advice on retirement villages and strata living. https://seniorsrightsservice.org.au/ Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline 1800 628 221 https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/resources/statistics/ageing-and-disability-abuse-helpline Lifeline 13 11 14 Older Women’s Network Ph.02 9519 8044 https://ownnsw.org.au/ https://ownnsw.org.au/our-work/elder-abuse/ Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/YOA2tpaTQpPasSZwJvIZZsJt_wc Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to [email protected]   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

The Employment Law Service is a specialist service of Legal Aid NSW. We provide free legal advice, assistance and representation for workers with employment law problems. We provide employment law advice in our offices that provide civil law advice throughout NSW. We also have dedicated employment law advice sessions on fixed dates. You should call first to check that we can help you and make an appointment. If you are not sure which office to contact call LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529. Who we can help? We can help many types of workers, including: full time/part time  workers casual workers government workers younger and older workers contractors workers on visas   Legal Aid Website: Employment Law Services - Legal Aid NSW Request a CLE: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/workshops/request-a-talk Wages Resources: Ripped off - Legal Aid NSW Fair Work Commission: Fair Work Commission | Australia's national workplace relations tribunal (fwc.gov.au) Fair Work Ombudsman Links: Casual employees - Fair Work Ombudsman https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/awards https://calculate.fairwork.gov.au/FindYourAward Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/4wkk6iVRA2cXRItBaD-rd2Ni5F4 Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

Kingsford Legal Centre is part of the UNSW Sydney Faculty of Law & Justice and provides a number of clinical legal education programs to its students. KLC's lawyers, volunteers and students help over 1,500 local community members each year with problems such as domestic violence, discrimination, housing, employment, criminal law, credit and debt, fines and victim’s compensation. The Sexual Harassment Legal Service works across a range of areas, including: Legal advice, assistance and representation to people who have or are experiencing sexual harassment; Community legal education aimed at preventing sexual harassment and empowering people to speak up when it happens. This education is focused on a wide range of audiences, from high school and university students to community legal centres, pro bono lawyers and community workers; Law reform work to advocate for better legal protections for people who experience sexual harassment. This work aims to improve how the law and institutions deal with sexual harassment and draws on the direct experience of our clients; Leading cultural and institutional change. KLC is a leader in the conversation within legal institutions and with the next generation of lawyers about sexual harassment in the profession. Website: Kingsford Legal Centre - UNSW Sydney Email: [email protected] Discrimination Law Line: 1300 722 795 Subscribe to e-bulletin: KINGSFORD LEGAL CENTRE (list-manage.com) Publications: Publications | Kingsford Legal Centre - UNSW Sydney Twitter: Kingsford Legal Centre (@kingsfordlegal) / Twitter   Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.     

  Overspending at Christmas can be the worst start to new year for a lot of people. In this episode we speak with two of Legal Aid’s Financial Counselors about some of the spending traps people can fall into at Christmas and give some information about tools and services available for people to gain control over their spending. Jeanine is from the Civil Law Service for Aboriginal Communities or ‘CLSAC’. We are a service of Legal Aid NSW. CLSAC goes to communities in NSW and visits Aboriginal women in custody. The majority of CLSAC staff are Aboriginal people. Baryulgil Maclean Brewarrina Mt Druitt Lake Cargelligo Batemans Bay Malabugilmah Condobolin Tabulam   Bodalla Mogo Coraki Toomelah   Boggabilla Moree Dareton Wallaga Lake   Bourke Moruya East Dubbo Yamba   CLSAC goes to these communities:   Sharon is a member of the Consumer team in our Civil Law division. Both CLSAC and the Consumer team are a part of the Civil Law division of Legal Aid NSW. The civil law practice helps resolve legal issues that impact on people's everyday lives such as debts, unpaid fines, discrimination, tenancy issues, Centrelink disputes and more. Our focus is on helping people to resolve legal issues as early as possible. Budgeting tools: https://moneysmart.gov.au/ Law Access: 1300 888 529 debt and credit (nsw.gov.au) CLSAC (Jeanine): 1800 793 017 and 02 9219 5057 Consumer Team (Sharon): [email protected] Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/0STHGy05vH5NluI_poQok_x3VfE Financial Rights Legal Centre: Financial Rights Legal Centre - Advice and advocacy for consumers in financial stress. Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

RACS Mission: To achieve Justice and Dignity for and with Refugees through dedicated legal services and advocacy. RACS is a strong, independent public voice for the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum. We assist people of all nationalities, religions, and sexual and gender identities. In 1987, RACS quietly opened its doors with very few staff but with very big ambitions to provide access to crucial legal support for people seeking asylum in Australia. For 35 years, thousands of courageous people from all corners of the world have walked through our doors. They have been welcomed and supported by hundreds of committed staff, passionate legal students and thousands of volunteers. Many of these refugees now live happy, safe and secure lives alongside us, as part of our communities.   Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/NYhRiXXnQva4Npo5E3wda5qelKE Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 8355 7227. Website: RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service Subscribe to the newsletter: Subscribe — RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service Upcoming events: Events — RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service   Disclaimer: All information provided is correct at the time of release and is information only.   Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.   

The HIV AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is a not-for-profit, specialist community legal centre, and the only one of its kind in Australia. They tackle the severe stigma and discrimination associated with HIV by providing specialist services to vulnerable people living with HIV and viral Hepatitis in Australia. They provide free and comprehensive legal assistance (within operational guidelines) to people in NSW with HIV or Hepatitis-related legal matters. HALC also provides volunteer placements for law students, particularly those undertaking their practical legal training (PLT) requirement prior to admission as a legal practitioner.   HALC Website: https://halc.org.au HALC Facebook: HIV AIDS Legal Centre - Home | Facebook HALC Insta: HIV AIDS Legal Centre (@halcnsw) • Instagram photos and videos HALC Twitter: https://twitter.com/halcNSW    Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/MsP1zbJ8ijE85Mjvn61ifqepS-A    For any questions about this or any other episode in our series, please email: [email protected]    Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

Justice Connect "In the face of rising levels of unmet legal need, we design and deliver high impact interventions to increase access to legal support and progress social justice." This episode focuses mainly on their Disaster Relief Service, but we encourage listeners to visit the website and see for themselves the good works of Justice Connect. Here are the links to Justice Connects social media pages: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeConnect https://twitter.com/Justice_Connect https://www.linkedin.com/company/justiceconnect/ https://www.instagram.com/justiceconnect/ And their website: https://justiceconnect.org.au/ https://justiceconnect.org.au/disaster Link to Transcript of this episode: https://otter.ai/u/ONEPDskCQF0mr4Zu0I9wYJn6riM    Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.     

Youth Law Australia is a community legal service that is dedicated to helping children and young people in Australia and their supporters to find a legal solution to their problems. They are Australia's only national, technology-based community legal service and are dedicated to addressing the human rights abuses of children and young people in Australia.  You can find their website here: Youth Law Australia (yla.org.au)  You can find their Social Media channels here: Youth Law Australia | LinkedIn Youth Law Australia (@youthlawaus) / Twitter https://instagram.com/youthlawaustralia  https://www.facebook.com/youthlawaustralia  https://www.tiktok.com/@youthlawaus    Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Any enquiries regarding this episode can be sent to  [email protected]    Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

This is Part 2 of the eighth episode in our series called “Renting Matters”, which explores all aspects of tenancy and other living arrangements in NSW. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales (“TU”) and Legal Aid NSW. The final episode of this series is in 2 parts. In part 2 Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Cathy from Side By Side Advocacy Inc about tenancy and housing problems experienced by people living with a disability.  She also speaks to Alison from Redfern Legal Centre’s Housing Service about a case she ran for a client with a disability who was at risk of homelessness.  Finally Bridget speaks to Justin from Marrickville Legal Centre about a client he helped who had been experiencing discrimination and vilification in his tenancy. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers working with clients living with disability can help their clients.   Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Tenants’ Union of New South Wales tenants.org.au. You can also enter your or your client’s postcode at the bottom of the pages of the Tenants’ Union website to find your closest local tenancy service. Tenants’ Union Fact Sheets https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/easy-read https://www.tenants.org.au/tu/news/working-support-people-disability-australia https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/property-modifications-older-tenants https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-17-discrimination https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-27-boarding-houses-act https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-20-smoke-alarms   Services for people living with a disability: Side by Side Advocacy Inc https://sidebyside.org.au/  Ph. (02) 9808 5500, Email: [email protected] People with Disability Australia https://pwd.org.au/  Ph. (02) 1800 422 015 The Disability Gateway  https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/ NSW Government Disability Services https://www.nsw.gov.au/living-in-nsw/government-services/disability-services   Disability Royal Commission https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/   Help if you are experiencing Discrimination Anti Discrimination NSW https://antidiscrimination.nsw.gov.au/ Australian Human Rights Commission https://humanrights.gov.au/   Transcript: https://adobe.ly/3UoSIG6 Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to [email protected]   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

The Witness Assistance Service (WAS) provides support and information for vulnerable victims and witnesses involved in criminal cases. The WAS is part of the ODPP (Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions) and WAS officers are available to provide services through each of the ODPP offices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander WAS Officers can provide culturally appropriate support across the State to witnesses who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. WAS officers are social workers, psychologists or counsellors who understand both trauma and how the criminal justice system works. Please find helpful links to services below: Preparing for court | ODPP (nsw.gov.au)   Victims & Witnesses | ODPP (nsw.gov.au)   1 - Justice Journey - Introduction - YouTube   Justice Assist | Home (nsw.gov.au)   Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/Gwd49cJbCu8QNiUzzRK8Ge0V_EU Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.   

This episode introduces the Redfern Legal Centre Police Accountability Practice. They are the only specialised police accountability practice in NSW. They can advise people on issues or incidents around: Police harassment General searches Strip searches Arrests Excessive force Failure to investigate Fines, including COVID-19 fines Access to police records You can fill out an intake form on the Redfern Legal Centre website, as well as find numerous links to resources and fact sheets to download. Website:   www.rlc.org.au Facebook: http://on.fb.me/sZOTl5  Twitter:  http://bit.ly/sT9quL To subscribe to our e-Alerts:  Legal Aid NSW - Subscribe To send any questions: [email protected]    Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

The ISSA is a free, national, legal and social work service that specialises in International Parental Child Abduction and returning children to their parent/families under the 1980 Hague Convention. You can find links to their website, newsletter and social media pages below: International Social Service Australia (ISS Australia) ISS Australia Quarterly Newsletter January to March 2022 International Social Service Australia | LinkedIn ISS AUSTRALIA (@iss_aus) / Twitter International Social Service Australia (facebook.com) You can subscribe to the CLE e-alert here: Legal Aid NSW - Subscribe A transcript of the episode can be found here: Spotlight On ISSA Transcript PDF  Acknowledgments The music in our Law for Community Workers podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.    Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

What is civil law? Why is it important? In this mini-episode, we chat to Legal Aid NSW lawyers at the Civil Law Conference all about civil law and how you can assist your clients with legal issues.    Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.