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Renting Matters: Extra - Residential Land Lease Communities following a disaster (March 2022)

This is an extra episode in our series called “Renting Matters” to give advice and information to people living in residential land lease communities who have experienced a disaster. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales (“TU”) and Legal Aid NSW. In this episode, “Residential Land Lease communities after a disaster”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Paul Smyth, Solicitor in Tenants’ Union of NSW residential land lease communities section. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Legal Aid NSW has a specialist Disaster Response Legal Service https://disasterhelp.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ You can call for help on 1800 801 529 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Disaster Recovery Centres: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/floods/recovery-centres 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. Fact sheets for people living in Residential Land Lease Communities on the Tenants’ Union website: Look for the green tile Land Lease Communities Noticeboard. For tenants in RLLC: https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/tenants-land-lease-communities https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/tenants-rights-responsibilities About the Local Govt Act & Regulations https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-approvals-and-maps https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-homes-structures https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-sites-distances-setbacks There is a Disaster Recovery Centre being established for people living in residential land lease communities on on the site of the old Cudgen Leagues Club. Financial Rights Legal Centre The Insurance Law Service provides advice and advocacy for consumers in financial stress. Insurance Law Service: https://insurancelaw.org.au/ Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/TtPmydCk9kH3uCdfcqQpwGidekw 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.

22:3531/03/2022

Renting Matters: Extra - Tenants rights and obligations following a disaster (March 2022)

36:2223/03/2022

Renting Matters: Mini-Episode - Don’t Make Me Leave

This is an extra mini 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. In this episode, “Don’t make me leave”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Eloise, Advocacy Officer at the Tenants’ Union about what tenants can do if their lease is about to end and they want to stay in their tenancy. 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. On the Tenants’ Union website are fact sheets and resources - https://www.tenants.org.au/resources/all 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. Episode transcript: https://otter.ai/u/du3hSqAIgsZj4w6q2KfELc1wfwY 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.

13:4907/02/2022

Renting Matters: Episode 5 - When you own the house but not the land

This is the fifth 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. In this episode, “When you own the house but not the land”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to guests about life in a Residential Land Lease Community in NSW (RLLC). Bridget speaks to Paul, Residential Parks Legal Officer and Julie, Residential Parks Officer at the Tenants’ Union about the laws governing RLLC and the work they do helping residents living in RLLCs across NSW. Bridget also speaks to Kim, a long term resident in a RLLC, about her life and experiences there. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can help clients living in a RLLC. 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 - Look for the green tile Land Lease Communities Noticeboard. 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. On the Tenants’ Union website are these fact sheets and resources: For homeowners: https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/home-owner-factsheets For tenants in RLLC: https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/tenants-land-lease-communities https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/tenants-rights-responsibilities About the Local Govt Act & Regulations https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-approvals-and-maps https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-homes-structures https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-sites-distances-setbacks For editions of the Outasite Land Lease Community magazine go here: https://www.tenants.org.au/news/outasite-land-lease-community-magazine-out-now Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Transcript: https://docdro.id/7xJhDaF Captions: https://otter.ai/u/l04jIqtgEjBpzsySxpgqnk1yv3A 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.

01:04:4619/01/2022

Renting Matters: Episode 4 - Hit the road Jack

38:5116/11/2021

Renting Matters: Episode 3 - Get me outta here

Click here for a transcript of this podcast. This is the third episode in our series called “Renting Matters”, which explores all aspects of tenancy and other living arrangements, such as boarding or lodging and living in a Land Lease Community in NSW. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales (“TU”) and Legal Aid NSW. In this episode, “Get me outta here”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to guests about the different circumstances in which tenants leave a tenancy. Bridget speaks to Amanda , a Tenants’ Advocate with the Northern Rivers Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service (NORTAAS) about these situations, including leaving because of domestic violence. We also hear from Jemima, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator with the TU who talks about getting your bond back. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can support clients leaving because of domestic violence and for other reasons. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode, including resources about domestic and family violence. Tenants’ Union of New South Wales tenants.org.au - Look for the tile on You want to leave or for lots more resources, click here. On the Tenants’ Union website are these fact sheets and resources: You want to leave Sale of rented premises Ending tenancy early Domestic violence and tenancy Transfer and sub-letting Sale of rented premises Mortgagees and tenants Bond NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal Tenant databases Goods left behind The easy way to claim your bond Sample letters: Rehousing support letter Ending a fixed term tenancy Termination for no reason Ending tenancy early Ending tenancy due to sale of premises Transfer of tenancy document Request for consent to transfer co-tenancy Transfer of co-tenancy - consent withheld Request for joint final inspection Bond dispute Ending tenancy due to domestic violence RESOURCES RELATED TO DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE If you are experiencing domestic and family violence call 1800RESPECT. 1800 737 732. This is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. For information about changes to the Residential Tenancies Act about domestic violence and emergency accommodation: Domestic Violence Amendments to Residential Tenancies Act Emergency accommodation information See the Fair Trading website for declaration by a competent person about domestic violence and for information about who is a “competent person”: Declaration by competent person Professionals who make a declaration For information about changing the locks for security when a co-tenant has left due to domestic violence, click here. Services: Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service Northern Rivers Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (NORTAAS) Victims Services for counselling, financial assistance for immediate needs or to apply for a recognition payment Victims Access Line: 1800 633 063 Aboriginal Contact Line: 1800 019 123 LawAccess 1300 888 529 has useful information and links on its website about applying for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order here and about tenancy here For information about Men’s behaviour change program MEND - Men exploring New Directions see: Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Tiffany Dimmack and Glen Morrow from Audiocraft 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.

40:4025/10/2021

Do you work with CALD men affected by domestic violence? There’s a new service that could help

A transcript of this podcast is available here. Western Sydney CLC flyers: Program Flyer for Clients Program Flyer for Service Providers Legal Problem Spotting training for community and support workers Useful links: Western Sydney Community Legal Centre – www.wsclc.org.au Western Sydney Community Legal Centre – Domestic Violence Response Pilot Program for CALD men Western Sydney Community Legal Centre – Health Justice Partnership report Mens behaviour change programs NSW (use this link to find all programs operating in NSW including those in languages other than English) No to Violence Listen to our previous Law for Community Workers on the go episodes about men and ADVO’s: Support and challenge men to stick to an AVO (Part 1 of 2) Support and challenge men to stick to an AVO (Part 2 of 2) 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.

33:1320/10/2021

Renting Matters: Episode 2 - Cracks Emerge

A transcript of this episode can be found here. This is the second episode in our series called “Renting Matters”, which explores all aspects of tenancy and other living arrangements, such as boarding or lodging and living in a Land Lease Community in NSW. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales (“TU”) and Legal Aid NSW. In this episode, “Cracks Emerge”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch explores problems that arise during a tenancy, including issues about privacy; access to the property by the landlord or agent; repairs; security and utilities. We speak to Olivia, a Tenants’ Advocate with the TU, about the sorts of issues people call the TU and other tenancy services about once they are in a tenancy. We also speak to Merrilyn, who volunteers on the TU advice line and who also works supporting clients with disabilities, including supporting them to maintain their tenancies when problems arise. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can help clients address issues that arise during a tenancy. 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 - Look for the tiles on Repairs and utilities and Privacy, access and security . 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. On the Tenants’ Union website are these fact sheets: Bond Repairs and Maintenance Locks and security Access and privacy NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal Smoke Alarms Disaster Damage Utilities Mould Asbestos and Lead Access Sample Letters Repairs Before Tenancy Repairs Urgent Repairs Reimbursement for urgent repairs Repairs to be carried out by owners corp Unpaid water charges Invalid water usage - efficiancy Rent reduction For Pests & vermin see the Fair Trading website. For information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme see: National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) For information on Embedded Networks: Embedded network consumer | Australian Energy Regulator (aer.gov.au) Embedded networks on ABC's 7.30 Report | Tenants' Union Tenants' Union embedded network blog post “Hummmmm” LawAccess 1300 888 529 has useful information and links on its website about tenancy: Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft 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.

44:2630/09/2021

Simple, smart separation - How amica can help

A transcript of this podcast is available here. amica is a simple, affordable and quick way for couples to agree on parenting, property and money issues when they separate. Find out about this new online tool. Where to find amica www.amica.gov.au amica Australia on Facebook amica Australia on YouTube amica featured on ABC’s PM program amica featured on JJJ Hack amica featured on Sunrise amica_Australia on Instagram Other resources Family Violence Law Help Website - https://familyviolencelaw.gov.au/ LawAccess NSW for free legal information and referral – https://lawaccess.nsw.gov.au or phone 1300 888 529 Legal Aid NSW Family Law Early Intervention Unit (EIU) state-wide family and care law service - Phone 1800 551 589 for an appointment. NSW online guided pathways - https://legalhelp.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/ Other episodes about online technology Episode 1 – Does technology have a place in legal services? Let’s find out Episode 2 – FineFixer NSW Edited by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft 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.

23:5728/09/2021

Renting Matters: Episode 1 - Getting a Foot in the Door

This is the first episode in a series called Renting Matters, which explores all aspects of tenancy and other living arrangements, such as boarding or lodging and living in a Land Lease Community in NSW. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales and Legal Aid NSW. In this episode, Getting A Foot in the Door, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch explores applying for a new tenancy in NSW. We speak to Grant Arbuthnot, Principal Solicitor of the Tenants’ Union about things to look out for when you are starting a tenancy. We also speak to Amity, a tenant in Sydney who has been renting for many years and has some great tips about looking for a new place to rent. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can help clients looking for a new place to live. 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. 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 - Look for the tile on Starting a Tenancy. 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. On the Tenants’ Union website are these useful resources and fact sheets about applying for a tenancy: Factsheet 01: The Residential Tenancies Act Factsheet 02: Starting a tenancy Factsheet 03: Bond The Rent Tracker Tool See Legal Aid’s website for information about when clients can get help with housing matters: Legal help for tenants appealing Tribunal orders about your housing - Legal Aid NSW LawAccess 1300 888 529 has useful information and links on its website about tenancy: https://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Search.aspx?k=Tenancy%20LALanguage%3Den%2a&lang=0 Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft Please send questions, comments and feedback to [email protected] For a transcript of this podcast, click here.

38:1908/09/2021

Nobody likes getting a fine - Fine Fixer NSW can help

This episode is part of a series that looks at online legal help tools. In this episode Josh from the Community Legal Education Branch takes you into the world of how a new online tool, Fine Fixer NSW, can help you or your clients if you get a fine. We interview Brendan Lacota (former principal solicitor at Moonee Valley Legal Service and now a consultant) who was one of the key people behind the creation of the tool, and Kirsty Harrison (Senior Solicitor) and Nicole Stack (Paralegal) from Legal Aid NSW who were both key in bringing the tool to NSW from Victoria. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in the episode: Fine Fixer NSW Work and Development Order Service at Legal Aid NSW – contact 1300 888 529 or [email protected] Revenue NSW – Call the WDO Hotline number on 1300 478 879 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) Law Check-up – a tool to help you identify legal issues and refer your client for help You can listen to another episode in this series (or search for it where you listen to podcasts) here: Episode 1: Does technology have a place in legal services? Let’s find out Episode 3: Simple, smart separation - how amica can help Editing by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft 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.

54:1326/08/2021

Street wise behind the wheel - keeping young drivers on the road

In this episode we speak with Jane Sanders, Principal Solicitor, The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre about what young drivers need to know about traffic law and how to deal with things that can take them off the road like fines, licence suspensions and licence disqualifications. Jane also gives her top tips for going to Court and dealing with the Police if pulled over. Below are timestamps for some of the key messages and links to resources talked about in the episode. 2:30 Information about The Shopfront and who they help 10:15 Which Court is my traffic matter heard in? 12:15 Traffic fines 14:00 Licence suspensions 19:15 Licence disqualifications 24:30 Going to Court for your traffic matter 29:15 Police Powers The Shopfront – Factsheets about Traffic law 1 – Getting a driver licence in NSW 3 – Driving without a licence 4 – Licence suspensions and appeals 7 – Serious traffic offences and courts Free legal help - Traffic Offences The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre - https://www.theshopfront.org/ Marrickville Legal Centre Youth Legal Service – Ask NALA – Traffic offences - https://www.mlc.org.au/services/youth/ Legal Aid NSW traffic offences guided pathway - https://traffic.guidedpathways.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ Legal Aid NSW traffic publications – use hyperlink Driving: penalties, licences and insurance - https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/factsheets-and-resources LawAccess NSW – Applying to remove your driver licence disqualification step by step guide - https://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/Pages/representing/driving_offences_and_crime/driving_and_crime_after_court/SBSG_rem_d_disq.aspx A second chance for Disqualified Drivers webinar – recorded Feb 2021 - https://youtu.be/YEAGoeA6pi4 Fines and Work & Development Orders Transport for NSW - Demerit points, penalties and offences on NSW roads - https://roads-waterways.transport.nsw.gov.au/roads/demerits-offences/index.html Finefixer NSW guided pathway – https://nsw.finefixer.org.au/ Revenue NSW - Request a review of your fine - https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/fines-and-fees/request-a-review Nominate another driver if you weren’t responsible for the offence - https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/fines-and-fees/nominate-someone-else Legal Aid NSW Work and Development Order Service - https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/civil-law/work-and-development-order-service Police Powers and Young People Legal Aid NSW Street Smart publication - https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/factsheets-and-resources/get-street-smart-under-18s-know-your-legal-rights Youth Hotline – 1800 10 18 10 - https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/criminal-law/youth-hotline To organise a Legal Aid NSW Police Powers workshop at your service use this Request a Talk form - https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/workshops/request-a-talk Traffic offender intervention programs - https://localcourt.nsw.gov.au/local-court/sentencing--orders-and-appeals/sentencing-in-criminal-cases/traffic-offender-intervention-program.html Legal Aid NSW Legal information for young people videos (created 2021). Available in English, Arabic, Dari and Swahili with or without captions- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLApA5ctFL2pWuf1BhCRAVU0Rje7oZvOTe Editing by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft 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.

35:4012/08/2021

Support and challenge men to stick to an AVO (Part 2 of 2)

In this episode we talk to Jaye and Kristie from the Domestic Violence Strategy team at the Department of Communities and Justice about the work that they’re doing with men who use violence. We also hear from Raissa Butkowski, a solicitor with Hume Riverina Community Legal Service. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode: Got an AVO? How to stick to your order - Legal Aid NSW – you can order a copy of this as a brochure by going to the Legal Aid NSW publications website here: Factsheets and resources - Legal Aid NSW You can also look at a series of animations here that has been created by the Cooperative Legal Services Delivery Program about How to Stick to Your Order - YouTube We also wanted to link you to the Premiers Priority to Reduce DV Reoffending, the ENGAGE program and AVOW app in show notes, and give you some useful contact details: The Men’s Telephone Counselling and Referral Service is a toll-free number available across NSW, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is staffed by trained counsellors who support male callers to take responsibility for their abusive behaviour and end the violence against their family and refers callers to men’s behaviour change programs or other service providers for longer-term support. You can visit their website here. Phone : 1300 766 491 MensLine Australia is the national telephone support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MensLine Australia can also provide referrals to face-to-face counselling and support services. Phone: 1300 78 99 78 Brother to Brother is a 24-hour crisis line for Aboriginal men staffed by Aboriginal men. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone: 1800 435 799 Editing by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft. 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.

36:5504/08/2021

Support and challenge men to stick to an AVO (Part 1 of 2)

This is the first episode of a two part series where we talk about how men who use violence can be supported and challenged to change their behaviour and when they are more likely to stick to an Apprehended Violence Order. We see men who use violence changing their behaviour as an important part of reducing domestic violence. In this episode we talk to Jacqui (CEO) and Mike (counsellor) from No to Violence, an organisation that seeks to end male violence. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode: Got an AVO? How to stick to your order - Legal Aid NSW – you can order a copy of this as a brochure by going to the Legal Aid NSW publications website here: Factsheets and resources - Legal Aid NSW You can also look at a series of animations here that has been created by the Cooperative Legal Services Delivery Program about How to Stick to Your Order - YouTube We also wanted to link you to the Premiers Priority to Reduce DV Reoffending, the ENGAGE program and AVOW app in show notes, and give you some useful contact details: The Men’s Telephone Counselling and Referral Service is a toll-free number available across NSW, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is staffed by trained counsellors who support male callers to take responsibility for their abusive behaviour and end the violence against their family and refers callers to men’s behaviour change programs or other service providers for longer-term support. You can visit their website here. Phone : 1300 766 491 MensLine Australia is the national telephone support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MensLine Australia can also provide referrals to face-to-face counselling and support services. Phone: 1300 78 99 78 Brother to Brother is a 24-hour crisis line for Aboriginal men staffed by Aboriginal men. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone: 1800 435 799 Editing by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft. 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.

56:2604/08/2021

Hard Conversations: Episode 6 - Dr Kay Patterson Federal Age Discrimination Commissioner talks about elder abuse

‘Hard conversations’ is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. This final episode features Dr Kay Patterson AO – the federal age discrimination commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). In this informative and engaging interview, Dr Patterson talks with Mary Lovelock, who is the solicitor in charge of the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service. They talk about ageism, how it contributes to elder abuse, and the work of the AHRC to raise awareness about elder abuse. In this series, you hear from lots of different people about their understanding of elder abuse, the ways they think about it in their communities and how we can start to address it together. There is no one right answer, but there are lots of things we can do to help people who may be experiencing or are at risk of elder abuse. Dr Patterson says that it takes a whole community to keep their eyes open to prevent elder abuse - starting with an awareness of the signs of elder abuse, and to know where people can get help. This series has been made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre. Previous episodes of hard conversations: Ep1: Talking about elder abuse Ep2: Working with first nations communities Ep3: Working with CALD communities Ep4: Engaging with diverse communities Ep5: Rural and regional communities Referrals and more information These links are mentioned by Dr Patterson in this podcast. For other links and services see the podcast notes for the previous episodes of ‘Hard Conversations’ in the list above. National Elder Abuse phone line – 1800ELDERHelp or 1800 353 374 Legal Aid NSW 1300 888 529 Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline (NSW) - 1800 628 221 Australian Human Rights Commission - Age Discrimination Australian Human Rights Commission elder abuse projects AHRC Elder abuse awareness campaign including video ‘Elder abuse - know the signs’ AHRC Bookmark - elder abuse signs You decide Who decides – or download from publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/your-rights/enduring-power-of-attorney/planning-ahead Compass- Guiding action on elder abuse -resources and support OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 700 600 E safety Commissioner Relationships Australia- Elder abuse support and mediation service 1300 364 277 Elder Abuse Action Australia NSW Ageing and Disability Commission- tools and resources Australian Law Reform Commission: Elder Abuse — A National Legal Response and Recommendations | ALRC Council of Attorney General: National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians Federal Attorney General-Protecting the Rights of Older Australians National Australian Research Institute elder abuse resources and research Video - Margarita - OPAL Institute Australian Institute of Family Studies Elder Abuse reports gov.au/projects/national-elder-abuse-prevalence-study gov.au/publications/elder-abuse-national-research Lifeline 131114 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Music by Gambirra. Editing by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft. 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.

41:1702/08/2021

Does technology have a place in legal services? Let‘s find out

In this episode we speak to Marrickville Legal Centre in Sydney about their new chatbot called NALA and Legal Aid NSW about their new traffic offences guided pathway. Both are integrating these new online tools into their client intake processes. We hear why they developed their tools, which clients will benefit and how. Timestamps: Interview with Marrickville Legal Centre starts at 1:57 mins Interview with Legal Aid NSW starts at 19:44 mins Use links below to find out more about information discussed in this episode. Marrickville Legal Centre – click on the chat box on their home page – www.mlc.org.au Legal Aid NSW Traffic Offences guided pathway - https://traffic.guidedpathways.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ Legal Aid NSW FineFixer NSW guided pathway – https://nsw.finefixer.org.au/ Financial Rights Legal Centre Motor Vehicle Accidents Problem Solver guided pathway - https://mva.financialrights.org.au/ LawAccess NSW – Do you have a legal problem in NSW web page? With all 9 NSW guided pathways - https://legalhelp.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/ To speak to a human for free legal information and referrals contact LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm or use their live chat function on their web home page - https://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/ You can listen to the other episodes in this technology series: Episode 2 – FineFixer NSW Episode 3: Simple, smart separation - How amica can help (podbean.com) 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.

28:4824/06/2021

What happens at the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal?

In this episode you will hear from Callum Hair a lawyer from the Mental Health Advocacy Service at Legal Aid NSW and Dr Jean Hollis a psychiatrist and Tribunal member at the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal. The episode explores mental illness and what process people go through at the Mental Health Review Tribunal (“MHRT”). You’ll also hear about Legal Aid NSW’s Mental Health Advocacy Service (“MHAS”) and when it is appropriate to refer clients to them. This episode is a longer one so here are some time stamps that can help you navigate the episode: From 1.16 hear Callum describe what Legal Aid NSW’s MHAS does and also what they don’t do, hear about the legal definition of a ‘mental illness’, the process that someone goes through before they appear at a Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing, and get some insights into what a MHAS lawyer will do for their client and why the work is so important. From 17.21 hear Dr Hollis talk about how the MHRT makes decisions, Callum also talks about the different orders the MHRT can make From 21.34 hear Dr Hollis talk about some of the most common mental illnesses that the MHRT sees, discusses how mental illness and drug and alcohol interact, gives some information about the role of genetics and environment in mental illness, what we don’t know about mental illness and the symptoms that some people experience. From 33.21 hear Dr Hollis talk about some of the treatments available for mental illnesses including electro convulsive therapy Please contact Law Access NSW on 1300 888 529 if you would like more information about the work MHAS does or would like a referral to them. You can visit the Mental Health Review Tribunal website here: Mental Health Review Tribunal - The Tribunal (nsw.gov.au) and there is a video that helps explain what happens at a hearing here: Mental Health Review Tribunal - The Tribunal Process - Short Films (nsw.gov.au) Here is a link to Mental Health First Aid Australia’s website: Homepage | Mental Health First Aid (mhfa.com.au) Lifeline Australia offers a range of training programs based on the development of mental health awareness and skills. See more here: Workplace Training - Lifeline Australia People can also call Lifeline’s crisis support line on 13 11 14 if they or someone they’re working with needs confidential short-term support because they are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe. For general information about your legal rights you can find information here: Welcome to LawAccess NSW The Department of Communities and Justice capacity toolkit is a useful resource if you are trying to assess whether someone you’re working with has capacity. You can find that here: Capacity Toolkit (nsw.gov.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.

45:2920/05/2021

Discrimination: how can you help?

In this episode we speak to Sally Dews, a Conciliation Officer with Anti-Discrimination NSW. Sally talks about the types of unlawful discrimination that people can complain about in NSW, the conciliation conference process used by Anti-Discrimination NSW when a complaint is received, and the types of outcomes people can achieve through these. For more information about discrimination and the law use these links: Anti-Discrimination NSW Anti-Discrimination NSW Enquiry Service Australian Human Rights Commission Australian Human Rights Commission complaints Free legal help with discrimination matters 1300 888 529 Legal Aid NSW Discrimination toolkit Anti-Discrimination law in NSW recorded webinar – April 2021 Legal Aid NSW Stop Public Threats website which includes translated factsheets in Turkish, Urdu, Hindi and Dari Stop Public Threats videos – Legal Aid NSW YouTube – July 2020 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.

19:4211/05/2021

Got a Centrelink debt you don‘t understand? The Welfare Rights Centre can help.

In this episode we talk to Katherine Boyle. Katherine is the Executive Director of the Welfare Rights Centre. The Welfare Rights Centre is a specialist legal service helping people across NSW with Centrelink problems including debts. Katherine talks about her burning issues around Centrelink debts, the help provided by the Welfare Rights Centre lawyers and different ways that community workers can support their clients when they get a Centrelink debt they don't understand. The links below are for the services and resources discussed in the episode. You can contact the Welfare Rights Centre by phone on 1800 226 028 during one of their advice intake times. This number is toll free if you are calling from outside the Sydney metro area. The advice intake times are: Monday – 9.:30am to 12.30pm Wednesday – 9.30am to 12.30pm Thursday – 1.30pm to 4.30pm If your matter is urgent, such as if you have lost your payment and have no other source of income, you can call on the office number – 02 9211 5300 - to speak to a lawyer straight away. You also have the option to make an online enquiry through the website – https://welfarerightscentre.org.au/need-help. Scroll down on the home page and click on the link to making an online enquiry. There are also factsheets on the website that you can download about a range of Centrelink legal problems. If you live in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven or South Coast you can contact the Illawarra Legal Centre Welfare Rights Service You can also contact the Legal Aid NSW Government law team to talk about Centrelink problems. Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 to be referred to this team. Call the National Debt Helpline if you need help with any money problems on 1800 007 007. The NDH also has a Centrelink Debts step by step guide that you can download. Economic Justice Australia is the peak body for Welfare Rights Centres across Australia. See their Economic Australia Centrelink Debts Factsheet – last updated April 2020. 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.

26:2930/04/2021

Insurance basics - following a disaster

Have you or your clients been affected by recent floods and storms? In this episode Ma’ata Solofoni from the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW talks about insurance basics following a disaster and how the DRLS can help. The types of legal issues we can help with include insurance claims, tenancy, financial hardship, credit and debt, Centrelink and issues with employment. If you need more information, call the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW on 1800 801 529. Referrals and more information For information, advice, referrals and where to find your closest Legal Aid NSW office call the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW on 1800 801 529. Legal Aid NSW webpage – Legal Help for victims of natural disasters has information and links to useful publications. Read our comprehensive fact sheet What to do after a natural disaster and Order FREE factsheets for your service Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 SES NSW 132 500 Financial Rights Legal Service Flood factsheets Look after yourself We want this to be a safe space for listeners. If you need support there are services that can help: Beyond Blue -1300 224 636 Lifeline -13 11 14 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.

05:5122/03/2021

Hard Conversations -Episode 5: Talking about elder abuse in rural and regional communities-Maria Berry, OPAN.

'Hard conversations' is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. In this 5th episode we talk with Maria Berry. Maria is a community development officer from the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN). She will talk about her personal experience of elder abuse in a rural community and her work with OPAN. Throughout this series you will hear from lots of different people about their understanding of elder abuse, the ways they think about it in their communities and how we can start to address it together. There is no one right answer, there are lots of things we can do to help people who may be experiencing or are at risk of elder abuse and we will talk about some of them. This series has been made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre. This series has been made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre. Other episodes of hard conversations: Ep1: Talking about elder abuse Ep2: Working with first nations communities Ep3: Working with CALD communities Ep4: Engaging with diverse communities Ep6: Dr Kay Patterson Age Discrimination Commissioner Referrals and more information Legal Aid NSW 1300 888 529 OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 700 600 Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221 Connect Ability – 02 4962 1000 Seniors Rights Service NSW 1800 424 079 Seniors Rights Service video and audio resources Elder abuse support and mediation service - Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 Staying home leaving violence 1800 respect - 1800 737 732 NSW Aboriginal Land Councils – 02 9689 4444 Speak my language: A community radio project from the Ethnic Communities Council Settlement Services International and Northern Settlement Services 49 693 399 43 343 877(Central Coast) COTA NSW – 1800 449 102 Carers NSW - 1800 242 636 Compass- Guiding action on elder abuse -resources and support directory LawAccess Lifeline 131114 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 If you need an interpreter, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. Music produced by Gambirra. Editing by Bernadette Nguyen from Audiocraft. Please send your 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.

22:2817/03/2021

Hard Conversations-Episode 4: Engaging with diverse communities: Diana Bernard- Seniors Rights Service.

'Hard conversations' is a 6 part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. In this 4th episode we talk with Diana Bernard. Diana was the former manager of education and special projects at the Seniors Rights Service. She will talk about their work in the area of elder abuse and some of the strategies they use in their education work with diverse communities. Throughout this series you will hear from lots of different people about their understanding of elder abuse, the ways they think about it in their communities and how we can start to address it together. There is no one right answer, there are lots of things we can do to help people who may be experiencing or are at risk of elder abuse and we will talk about some of them. This series has been made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre. Other episodes of hard conversations: Ep1: Talking about elder abuse Ep2: Working with first nations communities Ep3: Working with CALD communities Ep5: Rural and regional communities Ep6: Dr Kay Patterson Age Discrimination Commissioner Referrals and more information Legal Aid NSW 1300 888529 Seniors Rights Service NSW 1800 424 079 Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221 Seniors Rights Service video and audio resources OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 700 600 Connect Ability – 02 4962 1000 Staying home leaving violence Elder abuse support and mediation service - Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 1800 respect - 1800 737 732 NSW Aboriginal Land Councils – 02 9689 4444 Speak my language: A community radio project from the Ethnic Communities Council Settlement Services International and Northern Settlement Services 49 693 399 43 343 877(Central Coast) COTA NSW – 1800 449 102 Carers NSW - 1800 242 636 Compass- Guiding action on elder abuse -resources and support directory Lifeline 131114 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 If you need an interpreter, please call the translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 Music produced by Gambirra. Podcast edited by by Jessica Sullivan from Legal Aid NSW and Bernadette Nguyen from Audiocraft. Please send your 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.

20:2817/03/2021

Extra help with your fines - Revenue NSW Hardship program for young people and First Nations people

In this episode we speak with Isabella Wallington and Bud Crawford from the Revenue NSW Hardship Program. This Program commenced in 2020 and aims to implement a range of strategies to reduce the negative impact of fines debt on vulnerable young people and First Nations people. You will hear about a range of initiatives underway and what is planned for 2021 and beyond. We also talk about how you can help your vulnerable clients speak to Revenue NSW to take advantage of these initiatives and break the cycle of disadvantage associated with fines debt. To get in touch with Revenue NSW and for help with fines - referrals and more information To contact us on behalf of your customers about managing a debt and to access the Advocacy Hotline, you and any individual employees who may deal with us will need to register with us. During registration, you will need to acknowledge that you’ve read and agreed to the Advocacy Charter https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/help-centre/resources-library/advocate-charter . The Charter ensures advocates understand where they stand with us. It establishes a common understanding of the obligations and standards of conduct and behaviour expected of our advocates. Information on how to register etc. is available from the following RNSW website link https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/fines-and-fees/advocates For more information, visit advocates and sponsors. The Revenue NSW Advocacy Hotline provides advocacy groups a priority service and it is supported Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm. The hotline number is 1300 135 627 Revenue NSW WDO and First Nations Hotline – 1300 478 879 Revenue NSW brochure – help with your fines = getting back on track brochure for young people - https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/help-centre/resources-library/fines-getting-back-on-track-youth.pdf Revenue NSW brochure – help with your fines = getting back on track brochure for First Nations people - https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/help-centre/resources-library/fines-getting-back-on-track-aboriginal-peoples.pdf For free legal help call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 For information about work and development orders (WDOs) to clear NSW fines – go to the Legal Aid NSW WDO service web page - https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/civil-law/work-and-development-order-service For information about the Cooperative Legal Service Delivery (CLSD) program, regions and contact in your local area – go to https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/community-partnerships/cooperative-legal-services-delivery-clsd-program Edited by Bernadette Nguyen from Audiocraft. 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.

24:1116/02/2021

Hard Conversations-Episode 3: Working with CALD communities with elder abuse: Jenelyn Terkildsen - ConnectAbility

'Hard conversation's' is a 6 part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. In this 3rd episode we talk with Jenelyn Terkildsen -the Multicultural Access Project Officer -from ConnectAbility on the Central Coast about her work and thoughts about elder abuse in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Throughout this series you will hear from lots of different people about their understanding of elder abuse, the ways they think about it in their communities and how we can start to address it together. There is no one right answer, there are lots of things we can do to help people who may be experiencing or are at risk of elder abuse and we will talk about some of them. This series has been made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre. Other episodes of 'Hard conversations': Ep1: Talking about elder abuse Ep2: Working with first nations communities Ep4: Engaging with diverse communities Ep5: Rural and regional communities Ep6: Dr Kay Patterson Age Discrimination Commissioner Referrals and more information Legal Aid NSW 1300 888 529 - and Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service 02 4324 5611 (Central Coast only) ConnectAbility – 02 4962 1000 Settlement Services International and Northern Settlement Services 49 693 399:43 343 877(Central Coast) Speak my language: A community radio project from the Ethnic Communities Council Central Coast Community Legal Centre 02 4353 4988 Staying home leaving violence Seniors Rights Service NSW 1800 424 079 Mingaletta - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation – 02 4324 7515 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council – 02 4351 2930 NSW Aboriginal Land Councils – 02 9689 4444 Elder abuse support and mediation service - Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 1800 respect - 1800 737 732 COTA NSW – 1800 449 102 OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 700 600 Carers NSW - 1800 242 636 Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221 Compass- Guiding action on elder abuse -resources and support directory LawAccess Lifeline 131114 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 If you need an interpreter, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. Music produced by Gambirra. Edited by Jessica Sullivan Legal Aid NSW Please send your 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.

25:5701/02/2021

The National Redress Scheme—2 years on

Have your say about the National Redress Scheme now until 30 September 2020. Find more information about the second anniversary review on the knowmore website here and in this podcast. In this podcast, we talk to knowmore legal service about the National Redress Scheme for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse. The National Redress Scheme started on 1 July 2018 and runs for 10 years. knowmore is the legal service that is funded to help people through the scheme. You’ll hear about emerging issues related to the National Redress Scheme, including: eligibility for the scheme including for priority clients how prior payments are treated by the scheme financial implications of receiving a redress payment the 2 year review of the scheme and how you can have your say And what community workers and lawyers can do to help clients through this process. The information is correct at the time of broadcast but can change. Please look at the websites below for the latest updates. Referrals and more information To find more information about where your clients can get help contact: knowmore legal service 1800 605 762, Specific resources for service providers, including NRS manual, factsheets and videos National Redress Scheme 1800 737 377 Look after yourself Some of our topics may contain sensitive or confronting content. We want this to be a safe space for listeners. Please check the topic and description of the podcast before you tune in. If you need support there are services that can help: Beyond Blue -1300 224 636 Lifeline -13 11 14 Free legal help If you have a legal problem you can call our helpline LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Comments and feedback Please send your questions, comments and feedback about this podcast to [email protected]. Interested in webinars or workshops? To find out about Legal Aid NSW upcoming free workshops, webinars and podcasts for community workers, subscribe to our Law for Community Workers Alerts here: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/about-us/media-and-newsletters/legal-aid-news/subscribe-to-legal-aid-news 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.

41:5121/09/2020

Supporting at Risk Workers

This podcast will give community and health workers information to help them support clients who are working in unsafe workplaces or being asked to perform unsafe work. You will hear from Safework NSW who will give you information to help you identify particular groups of workers who are at risk and how Safework NSW can assist them. You will also hear from a lawyer from the Legal Aid NSW Employment law team who will talk about how employment and discrimination laws can be used to protect vulnerable workers and give you information to help you refer your clients for legal advice. This episode was produced by Audiocraft's Nicole Curby REFERRALS AND INFORMATION Safework NSW SafeWork NSW 13 10 50 The Speak up App to report unsafe work- (confidentially if you wish) Young worker etoolkit: a range of resources to support young workers’ safety. There are 4 sections: for young workers, employers, educators, and parents and guardians The getting support at work pocket guide : translated in Arabic, Chinese(simplified), Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay and Vietnamese. The basics your rights at work Other languages are on the webpage At Risk worker strategy Other languages are on the webpage Translated Resources Hub available translated resources Legal Aid NSW LawAccess NSW 1300 888529 Legal Aid NSW website for an advice service Employment Problems? Spot the Signs fact sheet Ripped off- Your Rights about unpaid wages and entitlements at work Request a talk for your newly arrived client group: “My rights at work – Australian law and you” Other Fair Work Ombudsman: information and advice about workplace rights and obligations Workers compensation Independent Review office helps injured workers deal with insurers State Insurance Regulatory Authority - information about workplace injuries Unions NSW information about trade unions 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.

31:5216/09/2020

Hard conversations-Episode 2: Working with First Nations communities and elder abuse: Central Coast Community Legal Centre and Legal Aid NSW

'Hard conversations' is a 6 part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. In this second episode we will hear from: Barry Duncan(BJ); an Aboriginal Access Worker with the Central Coast Community Legal Centre, and also the Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council who will talk about his work with Elders; Scott Hawkins - manager of the Aboriginal Service Unit at Legal Aid NSW who will talk about things community organisations can do to engage with Aboriginal communities, and Terri a First Nations Elder from the Central Coast, who talks about the complexities of abuse. Throughout this series you will hear from lots of different people about their understanding of elder abuse, the ways they think about it in their communities and how we can start to address it together. There is no one right answer, there are lots of things we can do to help people who may be experiencing or are at risk of elder abuse and we will talk about some of them. This series has been made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre. Other episodes of hard conversations: Ep1: Talking about elder abuse Ep3: Working with CALD communities Ep4: Engaging with diverse communities Ep5: Rural and regional communities Ep6: Dr Kay Patterson Age Discrimination Commissioner Referrals and more information Legal Aid NSW 1300 888 529 and Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service (Central Coast) 02 4324 5611 Central Coast Community Legal Centre 02 4353 4988 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council – 02 4351 2930 NSW Aboriginal Land Councils – 02 9689 4444 Mingaletta - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation – 02 4324 7515 Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221 Seniors Rights Service NSW 1800 424 079 Seniors Rights Service Reconciliation Action Plan ConnectAbility – 02 4962 1000 OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 700 600 Elder abuse support and mediation service - Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 Staying home leaving violence 1800 respect - 1800 737 732 COTA NSW – 1800 449 102 Carers NSW - 1800 242 636 https://www.compass.info/– resources and support directory LawAccess Speak my language: A community radio project from the Ethnic Communities Council Settlement Services International and Northern Settlement Services 49 693 399 43 343 877(Central Coast) If you need an interpreter, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. Music produced by Gambirra. Edited by Jessica Sullivan Legal Aid NSW Please send your 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.

34:2302/09/2020

Hard conversations: Episode 1: Talking about elder abuse- Legal Aid Elder Abuse Service and Central Coast CLC

'Hard conversations' is a 6 part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. In this first episode we will hear about elder abuse from social workers, community workers and lawyers from the Central Coast Elder Abuse Service (Legal Aid NSW) and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre, who share their knowledge and experience. What they talk about is relevant for anyone who wants to understand more about elder abuse. You will hear from: Tracy Jackson- Social Worker Central Coast elder abuse service Bobbi Murray - Aboriginal Access Worker Central Coast Community Legal Centre Barry (BJ ) Duncan- Aboriginal Access Worker Central Coast Community Legal Centre/ Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council Mary Lovelock - Lawyer Central Coast elder abuse service Tanya Chapman - Lawyer Central Coast elder abuse unit Throughout this series you will hear from lots of different people about their understanding of elder abuse, the ways they think about it in their communities and how we can start to address it together. There is no one right answer - there are lots of things we can do to help people who may be experiencing or are at risk of elder abuse and we will talk about some of them. This series has been made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre. Other episodes of hard conversations: Ep2: Working with first nations communities Ep3: Working with CALD communities Ep4: Engaging with diverse communities Ep5: Rural and regional communities Ep6: Dr Kay Patterson Age Discrimination Commissioner Referrals and more information Legal Aid NSW 1300 888 529 and Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service (Central Coast) 02 4324 5611 Central Coast Community Legal Centre 02 4353 4988 Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221 Seniors Rights Service NSW 1800 424 079 OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 237 981 Connect Ability – 02 4962 1000 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council – 02 4351 2930 NSW Aboriginal Land Councils – 02 9689 4444 Mingaletta - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation – 02 4324 7515 Elder abuse support and mediation service - Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 Staying home leaving violence 1800 respect - 1800 737 732 COTA NSW – 1800 449 102 Carers NSW - 1800 242 636 Compass- Guiding action on elder abuse -resources and support directory LawAccess Speak my language: A community radio project from the Ethnic Communities Council Settlement Services International and Northern Settlement Services 49 693 399 43 343 877(Central Coast) Settlement Services International and Northern Settlement Services 49 693 399 43 343 877(Central Coast) Lifeline 131114 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 If you need an interpreter, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. Music produced by Gambirra Edited by Jessica Sullivan Legal Aid NSW Please send your 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.

31:0102/09/2020

Robodebt Part 2

In Robodebt Part 2 Legal Aid NSW civil lawyer, Nicola Cannon gives you an update on the latest developments on robodebt. Find out about: what the Government’s announcement that it will refund robodebts means for your clients Who will and won’t receive a refund How to make sure clients who are eligible for refunds receive them The Gordon Legal Class Action on Robodebt Where clients can go for help Referrals To speak with Centrelink about a robodebt: Centrelink compliance division — call: 1800 086 400 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Centrelink repayments division — call: 1800 076 072 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm To get legal advice: Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service. Legal Aid NSW social security service Welfare Rights Centre Call LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 To register your interest for the class action: Gordon Legal — Register your interest for the class action: https://register.robodebtclassaction.com.au/registration/ More information Services Australia website - Information about refunds for the income compliance program: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/information-about-refunds-income-compliance-program Victoria Legal Aid robodebt page: https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/find-legal-answers/centrelink/robodebts ‘ Economic Justice Australia – robodebt fact sheet: http://ejaustralia.org.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/Robodebts.pdf Gordon Legal FAQ’s: https://gordonlegal.com.au/robodebt-class-action/robodebt-faqs/ 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.

31:3524/08/2020

Where‘s my legal aid application up to?... Introducing the new Legal Aid NSW Grants Tracker

In this shortcut episode we hear from Judith from the Legal Aid NSW Client Service Unit explaining the new Legal Aid NSW Grants Tracker. Referrals and more information: Legal Aid NSW news article about the Grants Tracker: https://news.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/legal-aid-news---august-2020 Apply for legal aid: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/get-legal-help/applying-for-legal-aid https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/41184/Legal-Aid-NSW-Application-Form_Fillable_Aug2020.pdf https://publications.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/PublicationsResourcesService/PublicationImprints/Files/253.pdf Legal aid Application forms and brochures can be order from Publications: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/order-a-publication 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.

07:0211/08/2020

Support workers in the criminal justice system

Helping your client tell their story to the court. The important role of support workers in the criminal justice system. In this episode we speak to a Legal Aid NSW Criminal lawyer and 3 support workers helping women, young people and people with cognitive impairment in the criminal justice system. We learn about their tips about ways to provide support to achieve the best court outcome for clients. Referrals and more information: Legal Aid NSW – Court, Police and Crime Publications Legal Aid NSW – Find a local office and advice service Legal Aid NSW – Help at Court - Duty lawyers Legal Aid NSW - Children’s Legal Service and Youth Hotline Rosa Coordinated Care (ROCC) – support service for women returning to live in the Shoalhaven after being in custody or rehabilitation Shopfront Youth Legal Centre – legal factsheets for young people and youth workers IDRS - Justice Advocacy Service Justice Advocacy Service Law for Community Workers webinar – December 2020 NSW Justice – So you have to go to Court! resource kit for people with cognitive impairment Legal Aid NSW - Law Check-Up – tool for helping your clients identify their legal problems 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.

32:3618/06/2020

STOP public threats

This is important information for people who are likely to be the victim of a public threat or witness a public threat. Listen and find out more about what we can all do to stop public threats. In this episode we find out about the Stop Public Threats campaign launch by the NSW Attorney General on 25 May 2020. The campaign will educate the community about Section 93Z of the Crimes Act. This section makes it an offence to threaten or incite violence against another person or a group of persons because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status or HIV/AIDS status. Referrals and more information Report an incident: When it is happening: Call Triple Zero 000 At other times: Call the Police Assistance Line 131 444 Visit the website: stoppublicthreats.legalaid.nsw.gov.au Request a workshop on the topic LawAccess website LawAccess legal information line: 1300 88 529 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.

15:4426/05/2020

A day in the life of the Work and Development Order Program – tackling fines debt in NSW

Tell us what you really think of our podcasts - help us keep this resource going! This episode was recorded in November and December 2019. The statistics quoted by some of the people interviewed relate to that time. In May 2020 there is approximately $850 million of fines debt in NSW and the WDO Program sponsors have assisted people to clear over $200 million of fines debt since it started in 2011. Links and referrals Legal Aid NSW – Work and Development Order Service web page Legal Aid NSW – Work and Development Order Service publications – search under Money, Debt & Fines Revenue NSW – Work and Development Order Guidelines Revenue NSW – Become a Work and Development Order Sponsor Revenue NSW – Find a Work and Development Order Sponsor Revenue NSW Advocacy Hotline – Become an Advocate to speak to Revenue NSW about your client’s fines Revenue NSW WDO Hotline – 1300 478 879 Legal Aid NSW Youtube Channel – Fines and WDOs Playlist Legal Aid NSW Law for Community Workers on the go podcast about the WDO Service Law Check-Up – help your client to find out what legal problems they have, including fines This episode was produced by Audiocraft's Nicole Curby 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.

36:5120/05/2020

Taking a toll – dealing with toll road debt

Do you have clients who have debts from travelling on toll roads? Listen to this podcast to find out about programs that can help and how Legal Aid NSW lawyers have helped turn people’s lives around by helping them with their tolls debt. COVID-19 update. If you are supporting clients whose employment or financial situation has been impacted by COVID-19, listen to the podcast to find out how you can get up to 3 months toll credit. Referrals and more information Help with tolls during COVID-19 Transurban Linkt Assist information for community workers helping clients with tolling debt Contact the Linkt Assist dedicated line for the community sector 1300 110 129 Video for community workers on helping clients with tolling debt https://tollingombudsman.com.au/ Linkt Assist help for bushfire victims The Financial Rights Legal Latest Alert for community workers Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 Visit the Legal Aid NSW website 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.

31:1629/04/2020

Trailer - Legal Aid NSW Podcast series: What we stand for

Trailer for the Legal Aid NSW Podcast series: What we stand for. Over the past 40 years (1979 – 2019) Legal Aid and its staff have made an incredible contribution to the administration of justice and the lives of the most vulnerable people in NSW. We are celebrating the diversity and depth of talent within our organisation through a series of staff video interview, podcasts and staff profiles. Listen to What we stand for Watch the videos More information Referrals and more information Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local advice service. Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 To contact the CLE team with feedback or a topic suggestion please send us an email [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.

01:4723/03/2020

What to expect from a Recovery Centre

Hear from the managers of Recovery Centres about how they can help you and your clients after a disaster. Referrals and more information For assistance please visit the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW website or call 1800 801 529. Information and resources about Bushfire Recovery Shoalhaven Information and resources about Eurobodalla community recovery Read our comprehensive fact sheet What to do after a natural disaster and Order FREE factsheets for your service The Financial Rights Legal Centre has a Bushfire insurance guide and operates the National Insurance Law Hotline on 1300 663 464 and has factsheets about bushfire, flood and storm insurance NSW Government Community support for bushfire affected communities Bushfire Housing assistance service Ask Izzy Bushfire Support BUSHFIRE Alert for community workers Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 Visit the Legal Aid NSW website Are you in Victoria? Call Disaster Legal Help Victoria on 1800 133 432 Are you in Queensland? Call Natural disaster legal help on 1300 004 924 Look after yourself We want this to be a safe space for listeners. If you need support there are services that can help: Beyond Blue -1300 224 636 Lifeline -13 11 14 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.

06:4210/03/2020

BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY - getting legal help

Have you or your clients been affected by the bushfires? In this bushfire emergency episode we talk to Ma’ata Solofoni from the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW. Ma’ata talks about this new service and how it’s providing free legal help for people in NSW affected by bushfires. The types of legal issues we can help with include insurance claims, tenancy, financial hardship, credit and debt, Centrelink and issues with employment. Listen to Ma’ata now and if you need more information, call the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW on 1800 801 529. Referrals and more information For information, advice, referrals and where to find your closest Legal Aid NSW office call the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW on 1800 801 529. Legal Aid NSW webpage – Legal Help for victims of natural disasters has information and links to useful publications. Read our comprehensive fact sheet What to do after a natural disaster and Order FREE factsheets for your service The Financial Rights Legal Centre has a Bushfire insurance guide and operates the National Insurance Law Hotline on 1300 663 464 and has factsheets about bushfire, flood and storm insurance NSW Government Community support for bushfire affected communities Bushfire Housing assistance service Ask Izzy Bushfire Support Latest Alert for community workers Hear Ma’ata talk about legal aid in bushfire zones with Damien Carrick on the Law Report Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 Visit the Legal Aid NSW website Are you in Victoria? Call Disaster Legal Help Victoria on 1800 133 432 Are you in Queensland? Call Natural disaster legal help on 1300 004 924 Look after yourself We want this to be a safe space for listeners. If you need support there are services that can help: Beyond Blue -1300 224 636 Lifeline -13 11 14 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.

10:1410/01/2020

The Prisoners Legal Service

Tell us what you really think of our podcasts - help us keep this resource going! In this episode we interview Anisa who is the civil lawyer with the Legal Aid NSW Prisoners Legal Service. Anisa talks to us about the types of legal problems they assist prisoners with, the various forms of assistance provided by Legal Aid lawyers and what other assistance they provide. This includes taking referrals from family members and community workers who are trying to help prisoners deal with legal problems that can result from going into custody. For more information: About the Legal Aid NSW Prisoners Legal Service Prisoners Legal Information Portal – Corrective Services NSW Portal Community Restorative Centre – support services and resources for family members of prisoners Prisoners Aid NSW – providing practical help to inmates, ex-inmates and their families Women’s Justice Network – committed to advancing the prospects and wellbeing of women affected by the criminal justice system Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) Policing and Detention projects – making NSW systems of detention fairer NSW Legal Assistance Forum Prisoners Forum – a platform for organisations in the NSW justice sector to work together in a cooperative and collaborative manner to address access to justice and legal needs of prisoners in NSW. 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.

17:0908/01/2020

Robodebt - the full story

Tell us what you really think of our podcasts - help us keep this resource going! Legal Aid NSW civil lawyer, Nicola Cannon gives you a quick overview of the recent ‘robo-debt’ test case and what it may mean for your clients? Find out about: The recent robo-debt test case run by our colleagues at Victoria Legal Aid What this means for your clients who may have a robo-debt or have already paid off a robo-debt When clients should contact Legal Aid NSW about their robo-debt And where can people go for help for other Centrelink debt help Referrals Centrelink — How to deal with debt information Centrelink compliance division — call: 1800 086 400 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Centrelink repayments division — call: 1800 076 072 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Gordon Legal — Register your interest Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service. Legal Aid NSW social security service Welfare Rights Centre Call LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 More information Centrelink debt review Explainer-Deanna Amato’s case, from Victoria Legal Aid Gordon Legal — Class action info ‘The Guardian’ article — Robodebt: the federal court ruling and what it means for targeted welfare recipients 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.

15:5506/12/2019

shortcut - Robodebt

Tell us what you really think of our podcasts - help us keep this resource going! What is it and where to go for help? Referrals Centrelink — How to deal with debt information Centrelink compliance division — call: 1800 086 400 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Centrelink repayments division — call: 1800 076 072 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Gordon Legal — Register your interest Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service. Legal Aid NSW social security service Welfare Rights Centre Call LawAccess NSW 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.

03:3806/12/2019

shortcut - minor offences and migrant communities

There are several behaviours that are considered 'small offences' that you may not know about, CALD communities and newly arrived refugees can be at risk of committing these offences. Find out what these offences are and how and where to get help if your client has committed a minor offence? Florence Montalvo Cruz and Nohara Odicho from Refugee Service Legal Aid NSW have been interviewed by Audrey Bourget as part of SBS settlement Guide series to talk about legal issues that effect people when settling in Australia. Referrals and more information To find more information about where your clients can get help contact: Legal Aid NSW Refugee Service (02) 8713 6725. How can Legal Aid NSW Refugee Service help me? — Watch the videos on YouTube and show these to your clients (available in English, Arabic, Assyrian, Darsi/Farsi and Kurdish Kurmanji.) Book a Law Check-Up training session for your team or organisation. 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.

07:4925/09/2019

Renting Matters: Episode 7 - Nothing private about this house

Let’s talk about consent

Spotlight: Hume Riverina Community Legal Service

Spotlight: Richmond Tweed Regional Library (Lismore)

Spotlight: Randwick City Library

Spotlight: Marrickville Legal Centre

Spotlight: Macarthur Legal Centre

Spotlight: Western Sydney Community Legal Centre

Renting Matters: Episode 6 - Full House

Renting Matters: Extra - Residential Land Lease Communities following a disaster (March 2022)

Renting Matters: Extra - Tenants rights and obligations following a disaster (March 2022)

Renting Matters: Mini-Episode - Don’t Make Me Leave

Renting Matters: Episode 5 - When you own the house but not the land

Renting Matters: Episode 4 - Hit the road Jack

Renting Matters: Episode 3 - Get me outta here

Do you work with CALD men affected by domestic violence? There’s a new service that could help

Renting Matters: Episode 2 - Cracks Emerge

Simple, smart separation - How amica can help

Renting Matters: Episode 1 - Getting a Foot in the Door

Nobody likes getting a fine - Fine Fixer NSW can help

Street wise behind the wheel - keeping young drivers on the road

Support and challenge men to stick to an AVO (Part 2 of 2)

Support and challenge men to stick to an AVO (Part 1 of 2)

Hard Conversations: Episode 6 - Dr Kay Patterson Federal Age Discrimination Commissioner talks about elder abuse

Does technology have a place in legal services? Let‘s find out

What happens at the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal?

Discrimination: how can you help?

Got a Centrelink debt you don‘t understand? The Welfare Rights Centre can help.

Insurance basics - following a disaster

Hard Conversations -Episode 5: Talking about elder abuse in rural and regional communities-Maria Berry, OPAN.

Hard Conversations-Episode 4: Engaging with diverse communities: Diana Bernard- Seniors Rights Service.

Extra help with your fines - Revenue NSW Hardship program for young people and First Nations people

Hard Conversations-Episode 3: Working with CALD communities with elder abuse: Jenelyn Terkildsen - ConnectAbility

The National Redress Scheme—2 years on

Supporting at Risk Workers

Hard conversations-Episode 2: Working with First Nations communities and elder abuse: Central Coast Community Legal Centre and Legal Aid NSW

Hard conversations: Episode 1: Talking about elder abuse- Legal Aid Elder Abuse Service and Central Coast CLC

Robodebt Part 2

Where‘s my legal aid application up to?... Introducing the new Legal Aid NSW Grants Tracker

Support workers in the criminal justice system

STOP public threats

A day in the life of the Work and Development Order Program – tackling fines debt in NSW

Taking a toll – dealing with toll road debt

Trailer - Legal Aid NSW Podcast series: What we stand for

What to expect from a Recovery Centre

BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY - getting legal help

The Prisoners Legal Service

Robodebt - the full story

shortcut - Robodebt

shortcut - minor offences and migrant communities