Law for Community Workers on the go. Legal Aid NSW.

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 Music: Romantic Classical Guitar Cue by Bobby Cole Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

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

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: legal@unsw.edu.au 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.    

  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): consumer@legalaid.nsw.gov.au 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

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: admin@racs.org.au 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.  

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: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au    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.

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.    

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  cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au 

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: info@sidebysideadvocacy.org.au 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 cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

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.  

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: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au    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.

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. 

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. 

In this episode of our Law for Community Worker podcast series we talk with Matt from the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages about the Australian Death Notification Service, a new national service to help ease the administrative burden when a loved one dies. https://deathnotification.gov.au/ The Australian Death Notification Service - YouTube   Music: Blue Highway by Podington Bear and Beautiful Romantic by Bobby Cole Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/a5auIcWxLBkAzIfxiTE6PPV9ODc Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

This is Part 1 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 1 Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to two international students about the challenges they faced with their tenancies during the first phase of the Covid19 pandemic and other challenges they have faced in the rental housing market.  Bridget speaks to Sanjaya and Chaitra during this episode. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers working with international students can help these 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.   Services for International students: https://rlc.org.au/our-services/international-students https://www.tenants.org.au/ https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-03-bond https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-15-share-housing https://www.study.sydney/ International students can access legal advice in several different languages using this App: https://www.study.sydney/programs/my-legal-mate Join the Sydney Community Forum Facebook page to access to help and information: https://www.facebook.com/Sydney-Community-Forum-863134333848665/ Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/sQS3MAqLnKbigt1bNb7feu4iOL0  Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

This is the seventh 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, “Nothing private about this house”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to guests about social housing – what is it and how is it different to living in a private rental the laws that apply and where to get help if you have a problem. Bridget speaks to Lehana, a Solicitor at Tenants' Union of NSW.  Bridget also speaks to Arthur about his experiences living in social housing over many years.  There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can help clients in these living situations. 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 called Public, community & Aboriginal Housing. 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:   Public & community & Aboriginal housing: https://www.tenants.org.au/resources/aboriginal-renters https://www.tenants.org.au/resources/public-and-community-housing https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/public-housing-repairs https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-11-nsw-civil-and-administrative-tribunal https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/listen-ask-respect-guide-housing-providers Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/xnDNZP6IT-aiq22efpsts0S4TiU Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

In this Shortcut episode, we chat to Julianne Elliott, a Senior Solicitor from Legal Aid NSW who specialises in educating young people about the law. She provides a brief overview of NSW's new sexual consent laws, her experiences working with young people and what community workers can do to learn more about the reforms.  Register for Legal Aid NSW's free webinar for Community Workers on June 20 about the law change: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4065910860071907595 Make No Doubt: DCJ's campaign for young people: https://www.makenodoubt.dcj.nsw.gov.au/ Request a talk by a Legal Aid NSW lawyer: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/workshops/request-a-talk Support services  If you or someone you know has been impacted by the content of this episode, you're not alone. To speak with someone who is trained to help, call one of the following support services. 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au 1800RESPECT is a national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Available 24/7. NSW Sexual Violence Helpline 1800 424 017 fullstop.org.au NSW Sexual Violence Helpline provides support for anyone in NSW impacted by sexual assault (including friends, families and supporters). Available 24/7. Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491 ntv.org.au Call the Men's Referral Service if you are worried about your own behaviour and looking for support. Lifeline 13 11 14 Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.     Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/r7ZX5hxd9Y5UkOO1eG-fjmxnw_w Submit your legal question for us to answer in our next episode: https://forms.gle/mEgMNnFUPrDW7oGR7  

In the spotlight for Law Week is Hume Riverina Community Legal Service. We chat to Debbie about their important services and what they have planned for Law Week. Find out more about their service by visiting - https://www.hrcls.org.au/

In the spotlight for Law Week is Richmond Tweed Regional Library. We chat to Michael about important services in Lismore and what they have planned for Law Week. Find out more about their events by visiting - https://rtrl.nsw.gov.au/cp_themes/default/events_list.asp

In the spotlight for Law Week is Randwick City Library We chat to Nicola about Randwick City Library's important services and what they have planned for Law Week. Find out more about Randwick City Library by visiting: https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/library   Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/GlXKlhn68nvzjRIraxODIaAyy10

In the spotlight for Law Week is Marrickville Legal Centre. We chat to Tu about Marrickville Legal Centre's important services and what they have planned for Law Week, including a special Lunch & Learn series just for Community Workers.  Lunch & Learn for Community Workers: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/607632192642bb282c2cc2fe/t/628319c61451524c086d252c/1652758982857/2MLC+Free+Law+Week+Webinars+for+Community+Workers.pdf  Lunch & Learn for community and clients: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/607632192642bb282c2cc2fe/t/628319dbe69bb37f40c74ef6/1652759003785/1MLC+Free+Law+Week+Webinars.pdf   Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/RZkd0uFuqbCaPQSE3dJGi6lZSao  

In the spotlight for Law Week is Macarthur Legal Centre. We chat to Melissa about Mac Legal's important services and what they have planned for Law Week. Find out more about their Wills for Everyone event: https://www.lawweeknsw.org.au/event-schedule/ndis-campbelltown Macarthur Legal Centre website: https://maclegal.net.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacarthurLegalCentre1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MacarthurLegal1?lang=en

In the spotlight for Law Week is Western Sydney Community Legal Centre. We chat to Caitlin about WSCLC's important services and what they have planned for Law Week. Find out more about all of their events by visiting: https://www.wsclc.org.au/coming-up-nsw-law-week/ From Western Sydney Community Legal Centre: "Law Week NSW 2022 is happening between 16-22 May. WSCLC has prepared a series of events for the community to participate and learn more about our legal systems and issues. Starting on 16 May, WSCLC is delivering a talk about legal problem-spotting for community workers. All community and social workers are welcome to join this free online event. The talk will discuss on identifying common legal issues, recognising free legal services available in the community and learning about effective free referral to a free legal service. The event will be held from 1pm-2pm through Zoom. Register your interest here today! With social media becoming the dominate communication platform, WSCLC recognises the rising legal issues involving the increasing use of social media in recent years. Join us on Wednesday 18 May to know more on how to use social media safely and avoid potential legal problems. You can join us either through Zoom or meet us at Headspace in Castle Hill from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Click here to register your interest! Our Multicultural Legal Service is also holding three face to face and online talks on “Safe Relationships” on the 17, 24 and 26 May. Come meet us and know more about achieving a healthy relationship and what to do if issues arise: Tuesday 17 May 2022 from 11:30am – 12:30pm at Auburn Library Tuesday 24 May from 11:30am – 12:30pm at Granville Library Thursday 26 May from 11:30am – 12:30pm at Merrylands Library If you would like to join us on Zoom, register through following links: Tuesday 17 May 2022 from 11:30am – 12:30pm Tuesday 24 May from 11:30am – 12:30pm Thursday 26 May from 11:30am – 12:30pm Our Multicultural Legal Service will also run a free legal advice clinic at each location before every talk. Discuss your issues with one of our solicitors from 9:30am – 11:30am. Click below to register: Auburn Library, Tuesday 17 May from 9:30am – 11:30am Granville Library, Tuesday 24 May from 9:30am – 11:30am Merrylands Library, Thursday 26 May from 9:30am – 11:30am   All events are free to join. We hope to see you there!" Transcript of this episode: https://otter.ai/u/8pVDj3Ixz440r-d7BUebsaMNhuM  

This is the sixth 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, “Full house”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to guests about living in share houses or boarding house, the laws that apply and where to get help if you have a problem.  Bridget speaks to Amanda, Solicitor in Redfern Legal Centre's Tenancy and Housing Service.  Bridget also speaks to Beverly, Chair of the Older Women's Network, about whether these living arrangements work for older women. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can help clients in these living situations. 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 called Share houses, boarders and lodgers. 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 and on Redfern Legal Centre's website are these fact sheets and resources:   Share houses: https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/share-housing-survival-guide-nsw https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-15-share-housing https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-18-transfer-and-sub-letting https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/lockout-sharehousing https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/lockout-threat https://sharehousing.org/   Boarders and lodgers https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/guide-boarding-houses-and-law https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-14-boarders-and-lodgers https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-27-boarding-houses-act https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/lockout-threat https://rlc.org.au/publication/boarding-houses-and-law-legal-guide-for-people-nsw   Goods left behind https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-25-goods-left-behind https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/return-of-goods International students https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/redfern-legal-centres-international-student-guide-share-housing https://rlc.org.au/our-services/international-students https://youtu.be/2699Zg-clms Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/KuFep6W6U1km3mkyKBoNk80XtOw Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

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 cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

This is an extra episode in our series called “Renting Matters” to give advice and information to tenants 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, “Tenants rights and obligations after a disaster”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Brendan Ross, Coordinator of the Northern Rivers Tenants Advice & Advocacy Service and to Grant Arbuthnot, Principal Solicitor of the Tenants' Union of NSW. 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. On the Tenants' Union website are these fact sheets and resources for tenants: https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-22-disaster-damage https://www.tenants.org.au/news/legal-help-flood-affected-communities https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/natural-disasters https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-06-repairs-and-maintenance https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-24-mould https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-03-bond   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. Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

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 cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

We're currently in the process of improving our delivery of legal education to workers like yourself. We want to know what's working and what isn't, particularly in our response to COVID-19. We'd really appreciate it if you could give us your honest feedback - whether you engage with our content and services or don't. Simple visit this link and complete the questionnaire: https://bit.ly/3FMn5OC All participants will have the opportunity to enter an expression of interest to collaborate with us this year. This may include being featured on a podcast episode, webinar, video or something else. 

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 cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

A transcript of this podcast can be found here - https://docdro.id/R5F7tyF This is the fourth 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, “Hit the road Jack”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to guests about how a landlord can end a tenancy, including the notice a landlord must give for different types of tenancy.  Bridget speaks to Justin, Assistant Principal Solicitor at Marrickville Legal Centre and to Amanda and Alison, Solicitors working in the Housing and Tenancy service at Redfern Legal Centre about the issues tenants experience when a landlord ends their tenancy.  Justin, Alison and Amanda explain when a tenant must leave after they receive a notice of termination. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can help clients whose landlord is ending 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 - Look for the tiles on Eviction and on Share Houses, boarders and lodgers. You can also enter your own 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: https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-10-landlord-ends-agreement https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-28-sale-of-rented-premises https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-21-mortgagees-and-tenants https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-03-bond https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-05-rent-arrears https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-17-discrimination https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-11-nsw-civil-and-administrative-tribunal https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-19-tenant-databases https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-25-goods-left-behind https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/easy-way-claim-your-bond https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-11-nsw-civil-and-administrative-tribunal and sample letters: https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/rent-arrears https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/termination-sale https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/termination-inspection https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/bond-dispute https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/lockout  https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/lockout-threat https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/lockout-sharehousing https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/rent-increase-sharehousing https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/transfer-consent-withheld https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/transfer-of-co-tenancy-agreement For information about changing the locks: https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-property/renting/during-a-tenancy/health,-safety-and-security  Marrickville Legal Centre: https://www.mlc.org.au/ Contact numbers for the Inner West Tenancy Service and North Sydney Tenancy Service are found here: https://www.mlc.org.au/services/tenancy/ Redfern Legal Centre: https://rlc.org.au/ For information on Redfern Legal Centre's tenancy and housing services look here: https://rlc.org.au/our-services/tenancy-housing 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 Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

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 cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

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)

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 cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

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  

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.   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 cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au For a transcript of this podcast, click here. 

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 wdo@legalaid.nsw.gov.au 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: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

This episode was recorded on 12 August 2021. The information was current at that time in accordance with the public health orders in place to manage the COVID-19 situation in NSW. At the time of publishing, it is a reasonable excuse to leave your home if you need to continue existing arrangements for access to, and contact between, parents and children.  You can keep up to date with the changing rules around reasonable excuses using these links: Greater Sydney restrictions | NSW Government Regional and rural restrictions | NSW Government We speak to Joshua Mestroni, a family lawyer with the South West Sydney Legal Centre. Joshua answers questions about how to manage shared parenting arrangements during the current COVID-19 public health order restrictions, particularly in Greater Sydney.  The links below are for the organisations and resources mentioned during the conversation. Free legal help from South West Sydney Legal Centre go to our website for all contact details - www.swslc.org.au online referral form for community workers only – https://www.swslc.org.au/online-referral/ email address – info@swslc.org.au For free legal help and referrals to family lawyers in other parts of Sydney and across the whole of NSW, call the Legal Aid NSW Family Law Early Intervention Unit on 1800 551 589 Federal Circuit Court National COVID 19 list - The Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia have each established a court list dedicated to dealing exclusively with urgent family law disputes that have arisen as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Go to http://www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fccweb/about/covid/covid-list/national-covid-list Legal Aid NSW COVID-19 legal factsheets for families, relationships and children - https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/get-legal-help/covid-19 NSW Health COVID-19 factsheets - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/isolation-guidelines.aspx NSW Health Aboriginal Health COVID-19 resources - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/aboriginal-resources.aspx Look after yourself - Family Relationships Online - https://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/covid-19 To keep up-to-date, subscribe to the Legal Aid NSW Law for Community Workers Alert newsletter.   Edited by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft

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

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: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

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: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

‘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: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

In this episode we talk to Sifa Mtango, Senior Solicitor from the Your Story Disability Legal Support Service about how they are helping people with disability, their families, carers and support workers to tell their stories to the Disability Royal Commission. The exciting news is that the Disability Royal Commission has been extended until September 2023, so there is time to get in touch with Your Story and find out the best way to make your submission. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode: Your Story Disability Legal Support Service - https://yourstorydisabilitylegal.org.au/Home Phone 1800 77 1800 or use the National Relay Service to make a call-https://nrschat.nrscall.gov.au/nrs/internetrelay Email: yourstorydisability@legalaid.qld.gov.au Recorded webinars and videos to explain more about Your Story Disability Legal Support available in this Legal Aid NSW YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLApA5ctFL2pXf6BbSQVTM3pP7lg4cdW6l First Peoples Disability Network Australia - https://fpdn.org.au/disability-royal-commission/ Disability Royal Commission ‘Respectful Listening' animation for First Nations People - https://youtu.be/_D_4-CBsLig Disability Royal Commission - https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/ Free call: 1800 517 199 Email: DRCenquiries@royalcommission.gov.au

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/

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) Please note that some of the information in this episode may be different due to the impact of COVID – 19. For example, while solicitors are now able to go back to most facilities to obtain instructions, this is only a recent development. It may also be subject to change at short notice. Also, the time frame for mental health inquiries has been extended because of COVID-19.

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

We speak to Nicola Cannon a solicitor in the government law team — specialising in social security. She will be giving us an overview of recent changes to Centrelink payments and what those changes mean for our clients. Referrals and more information LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 Contact Legal Aid NSW  to speak to a lawyer. Please check www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au for updates about availability of legal advice. Centrelink’s dedicated COVID-19 page — this website is being regularly updated. Appealing Centrelink decisions and advice Review of Decision Form Welfare Rights Legal Centre Financial counselling Timeline of changes to JobSeeker Payments Newly Arrived Resident’s Waiting Period Special coronavirus security arrangements to end Subscribe to our Alerts for community and health workers to stay up-to-date  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

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.

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

'Hard conversations' is a 5-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. In this 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.  We also spoke with colleagues from Seniors Rights Service, OPAN, and Connect Ability Australia. Referrals and more information Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service 02 4324 5611 Legal Aid NSW 1300 888 529 OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 700 600 Central Coast Community Legal Centre 02 4353 4988 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 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council – 02 4351 2930 Mingaletta - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation -Central Coast– 02 4324 7515 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 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 Subscribe to the Elder Abuse Service e-newsletter legalaid.nsw.gov.au/about-us/media-and-newsletters/legal-aid-news/subscribe-to-legal-aid-news 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: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

'Hard conversations' is a 5 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.  We also spoke with colleagues from Seniors Rights Service, OPAN, and Connect Ability Australia. Referrals and more information Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service 02 4324 5611 Legal Aid NSW 1300 888529 Seniors Rights Service NSW 1800 424 079 Seniors Rights Service video and audio resources OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 700 600 Central Coast Community Legal Centre 02 4353 4988 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 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council – 02 4351 2930 Mingaletta - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation -Central Coast– 02 4324 7515 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 Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221 Compass- Guiding action on elder abuse -resources and support directory Lifeline   131114   Beyond Blue  1300 22 4636 Subscribe to the Elder Abuse Service e-newsletter:legalaid.nsw.gov.au/about-us/media-and-newsletters/legal-aid-news/subscribe-to-legal-aid-news 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: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au  

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 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.