Podcasts about legal aid nsw

To deliver effective legal services, lawyers need to be able to recognise and respond to their clients' trauma and take a more informed view of their clients' broader experiences. Here, we unpack how this can be done and why it is so essential. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Legal Aid NSW manager Jennifer Chen and lived experience advocate Rachel Thomas about what trauma-informed lawyering is, the introduction of a toolkit from the federal Attorney-General's Department and what it hopes to achieve, and the emergence of such an approach to legal services domestically and abroad. The trio also discuss the impact that a trauma-informed approach from a lawyer can have on clients in need, why it is so important (from a client perspective) for a lawyer to be trauma-informed, the potential consequences (for clients and court processes) if lawyers are not adequately trauma-informed, adhering to one's duties to clients and the court, overcoming scepticism about such an approach, and how best lawyers can better educate themselves on new ways of delivering legal services. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

A legal degree can be particularly challenging, especially during the final year. Having had two part-time jobs, a cadetship and a legal internship while working, law student Georgia Fryer can attest to this better than most. In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Lauren Croft speaks with proud Dharawal woman and University of Sydney law student Georgia Fryer on juggling multiple jobs while studying and how law students should be prioritising their time. Ms Fryer is the 2023 recipient of the Australian Academy of Law's annual First Nations Scholarship, a cadet at Legal Aid NSW, and has two part-time jobs, in addition to studying a bachelor of laws and having recently completed a bachelor of arts (media and communications). Now in the final year of her legal degree and looking at completing her practical legal training course later this year, Ms Fryer delves into how she manages to balance her commitments, when to prioritise work over university and vice versa, and the importance of looking after one's wellbeing through law school. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

Oliver Slewa is a solicitor who works for Legal Aid NSW. He talks to SBS Assyrian about the rise in energy costs and says consumers should have received a notice from their energy supplier notifying them of the increase and by how much. If customers have not received the notice, they have the right to complain to the Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW, he says.

In this episode I speak with Rebecca, who has 25 years of social work experience in child protection, legal aid and more recently in private practice. Rebecca has extensive skills in risk assessments and complex case management for young people, and has worked also for the physical abuse and neglect of children counselling service. The majority of her career has been as a criminal consultant for legal aid, and supporting high risk young offenders. More recently Rebecca has moved into part-time private practice, where she continues to specialise in family group conferencing. Links to resources mentioned in this week's episode: Legal Aid NSW (podcasts, annual reports, mental health, Work Development Orders, Closing the Gap Project, Health Justice Partnership Outreach Services and more) - https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare - https://www.cfecfw.asn.au/ Australian Institute of Criminology - https://www.aic.gov.au/ Safe and Sound Protocol (Unyte Integrated Listening) - https://integratedlistening.com/ssp-safe-sound-protocol/ Trauma Resource Foundation - https://traumaresearchfoundation.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw-SEz-eh-gIVRQ4rCh0EkQJHEAAYASAAEgL3ivD_BwE PESI mental health continuing education seminars - https://www.pesi.com/ Psychotherapy Networker magazine - https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/ Internal Family Systems Institute - https://ifs-institute.com/ Tania Singer - https://taniasinger.de/ Janina Fisher - https://janinafisher.com/ Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory: The Emergence of Polyvagal Informed Therapies by Stephen Porges and Deb Dana - https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324000501 The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe by Stephen Porges - https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393707878 The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score The Wisdom of Trauma by Gabor Mate - https://thewisdomoftrauma.com/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gmut4QtNyyiA0D4go9VjHPYXr6RI23yBsuU3SQF1oxc/edit?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialworkspotlight/message

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. 

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

Every year we raise awareness about Elder Abuse. 15 June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) which recognises the mistreatment and inequality of seniors in our communities.  WEAAD was officially recognised by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2011

Every year we raise awareness about Elder Abuse. 15 June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) which recognises the mistreatment and inequality of seniors in our communities.  WEAAD was officially recognised by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2011  

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  

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

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 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

In this episode, we're talking to an amazing woman Gambirra aka Mama G. Your woman from the Gumatj clan of Northeast Arnhem Land currently residing in Worimi country. Gambirra uses art as her tool to unite and heal people. She is an eclectic artist using song, dance and painting as a natural process for her. She values multiculturalism, human rights and the environment. She has a passion for nurturing and strengthening identity. "It's about connecting to country. Cause you'd go, how do we do that? So connection to country is a big one because it allows us to connect to our internal system. You know, that's activating our DNA. That's activating our nervous system. Being barefoot on the land and in the water. I think this is where we begin to heal."You can connect with Gambirra on Instagram @gambirra @gambirra_mob @theillumegirlsPlease like, subscribe and share this episode with a friend you know will enjoy it! Follow us on Instagram @healingouridentity.For more on doing this deep work for yourself, I have recorded a masterclass for you called ‘Reclaim Your Identity'. It's free and you can access it at www.womenreconnecting.com More About Gambirra Gambirra uses the Arts as her tool to unite and heal people. Over two decades of practice as a professional performer;  musician, singer songwriter, producer, exhibiting visual artist, workshop facilitator, cultural arts educator and a clinical mental health & well-being coach.   Gambirra values multiculturalism, human rights and the environment. She has a passion for nurturing and strengthening identity and connecting with disadvantaged individuals and/or communities who have suffered intergenerational trauma.  Song, dance and painting has always been a natural process for Gambirra. Her source of inspiration draws from a long lineage of ceremonial painters, healers and the natural world. Creating and sharing through the arts is a spiritual and philosophical process for her.  A member of the Sydney World Music Chamber Orchestra. She is a key Ceremonial vocalist and Ensemble Leader of Dream Drone. A member of The ILLUME Girls,  Leader of the ‘GAMBIRRA MOB' - bringing together a dynamic & diverse multicultural family in song, expanding up to a 12-piece band, gracing world stages such as Woodford Folk festival and Splendour in the Grass.  As an eclectic artist, Gambirra has composed and produced musical pieces for projects such as Catapult Dance Company, NAISDA Dance Company and Legal Aid NSW.  Throughout her practice, her message is powerful and simple; "our spirituality is inseparably linked to the land, we all vibrate with the planet. We are one blood". 

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

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

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

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

Legal Aid CEO and proud Wiradjuri man Brendan Thomas sits down with Amy Dale to talk about his decades of work improving the criminal justice system, what this year's NAIDOC theme means to him and why Aboriginal history should be visible on the streets of Sydney

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/

Trong 8 tuần từ cuối tháng 4/2021, 16 đại diện cộng đồng và người lao động di dân cũng như tị nạn được đào tạo pháp luật, do các cơ quan và tổ chức chính phủ giảng dạy, bao gồm Fair Work Ombudsman, Fair Work Commission, Legal Aid NSW, Anti-Discrimination NSW và Unions NSW. Luật sư Tú Lê tổ chức khoá học này và nhân viên xã hội Bích Thuỷ Phạm là học viên đại diện cộng đồng Việt Nam.

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.

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 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 week’s episode, Kendra and Sachi discuss our two discussion books You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson and Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert. And our special guests Evelyn Bradley and Mérinda Dutton share books around the theme Black Joy. Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to Acorn.tv and use the code ReadingWomen to get your first thirty days free! Go to Literati.com/ReadingWomen to get 25% off of your first two orders! Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Some links are affiliate links. Find more details here. Books Mentioned You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert Evelyn Recommends There are More Beautiful Things Than Beyoncé by Morgan Parker Mérinda Recommends Homeland Calling: Words from a New Generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voices. Homeland Calling edited by Ellen van Neerven About Our Guests Evelyn Bradley lives in PEI, Canada with her wife, Vanessa. She is a diversity and inclusion consultant through her firm 'Bradley Consulting'. When not consulting, she spends a good amount of time plotting around her Queer cottagecore lifestyle; thinking up what bow tie to craft next; and cooking up well-plated meals with Vanessa. She is a spoken word poet and avid book lover. Follow her and her wife @gayfromAway on Instagram. MERINDA DUTTON is a proud Gumbaynggirr and Barkindji woman from the rural community of Grafton, NSW. Merinda developed a strong passion for law and social justice during her early teenage years. During her first year at UNSW, studying for a Bachelor of Jurisprudence/Bachelor of Laws double degree, Merinda was awarded the Landon-Smith Family Scholarship. The following year, she became a recipient of the Paul Doneley Memorial Scholarship, set up to support First Nations Australians undertaking law studies at the University. She undertook student internships at Allens, the Office of the Registrar of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act, and the Native Title Service Provider for Aboriginal Traditional Owners (NTSCORP) to supplement her scholarship income. Merinda graduated in 2013 and is an Acting Senior Solicitor at the Civil Law Service for Aboriginal Communities at Legal Aid NSW. Based in Lismore, she joined the organisation in 2014 and delivers advice and casework assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote and regional communities throughout NSW, as well as to First Nations women in custody. Merinda was named the Attorney-General Department’s 2019 National Indigenous Legal Professional of the Year at the National Indigenous Legal Conference in Darwin. She co-founded Blackfulla Book Club with Teela Reid in April 2020. Twitter | Instagram | Blackfulla Book Club CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email us hello@readingwomenpodcast.com.  SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website Music by Miki Saito with Isaac Greene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“A practical guide to sentences in the Local Court” - a podcast which does exactly what the title says! This excellent informative conversation style podcast is between Robyn and Anna which unpacks what to do to prepare for a plea in mitigation in the Local Court. NOTE: There are several complimentary materials which it is highly recommended that you read before or whilst listening to this podcast. Here is the link Robyn and Anna have combined extensive experience in practising in solely in criminal law and are during this podcast they provide an insightful and excellent guide to what to do, say and prepare on behalf of your client. Robyn Fraser began her legal career with Legal Aid NSW in 2003, and since then has worked in various areas of criminal law practice including Inner City Local Courts, the Indictable Appeals Unit, Parramatta Drug Court, Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA), the Crown Solicitor’s Office (Inquiries team), and the Criminal Indictable Unit at Sydney Central.  Robyn is currently the Solicitor in Charge of the Newcastle Regional Office and is an Accredited Specialist in criminal law. Anna Pankhurst started her career as a Tipstaff to a Supreme Court Judge in 2010, then worked at Crown Solicitors Office in the Inquiries and Torts sections. Anna then worked for the Sydney ODPP, before working at the Redfern ALS office where she managed the SCB practice and then the (the Bidura now Sydney) Children’s court. In 2015 Anna moved to Newcastle and returned to the ODPP. In November 2019 she commenced at Coffs Harbour Legal Aid as the Senior Solicitor Crime Practice Manager.      

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 cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au. 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

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/

Miss JB For Breakfast this morning? He had a chat with Scott Cam all about The Block, which is back on Nine this Sunday night from 7. Find out what we can expect from this years season, how Scott has enjoyed iso and what his favourite decade of architecture is! JB also chatted with Heidi Campbell from Legal Aid NSW all about Scams - what to look for in a scam and what to do if you think you've been scammed. All that and more in this edition of the JB For Breakfast Catch Up!

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

In this podcast, solicitors Caitlin Akthar and Ruth Carty discuss laws relating to sex offences. As well as an overview of common offences, they discuss reforms to the law including: the application of the law of consent to a broader range of offences – s61HE of the Crimes Act; the introduction of a defence of similar age – section 80AG of the Crimes Act; the discretion to declare a young offender is not to be included on the Child Protection Register (CPR) - 3C of the Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act; and the jury warning explaining potential reasons for inconsistency in a complainant’s evidence - 293A of the Criminal Procedure Act The paper by Caitlin and Ruth, ‘Sexual Offences Against Adults and Children: A New Regime’ is available from: https://criminalcpd.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Sexual-Offences-Against-Adults-and-Children-A-New-Regime-Caitlin-Akthar-and-Ruth-Cary-October-2019.pdf.’ About the speakers: Caitlin Akthar is the Solicitor in Charge of the Indictable Appeals Unit at Legal Aid NSW. She has experience in the NSW Local, Children’s, District, and Supreme Courts; the Court of Criminal Appeal and the High Court of Australia. She is on the New South Wales Law Society’s Criminal Law Committee, and the New South Wales Law Society’s Children’s Issues Committee. Ruth Carty is a Criminal Law Solicitor and the Summary Court’s Manager at the Coffs Harbour office of Legal Aid NSW. She has been with Legal Aid NSW since 2015 and practices in the NSW Local, Children’s and District Courts.  

This is the first podcast in our Criminal Law Division series of podcasts titled "Did you know?" which will cover exciting new developments relevant to criminal lawyers. As part of emergency legislation introduced to respond to COVID-19, the NSW parliament introduced new laws allowing for pre-recorded evidence hearings for a range of witnesses. These hearings have significant implications for the way a criminal trial might unfold. This podcast is a conversation between Caitlin Akthar and Jonathon Paff, Indictable Solicitor at the Coffs Harbour Legal Aid office, about what the new laws mean for solicitors. They cover: what a pre-recorded evidence hearing would mean for your matter; how to tell whether a pre-recorded evidence hearing might be ordered in your matter; and what you can do if a pre-recorded evidence hearing is suggested. During the podcast, reference is made to a paper by Caitlin Akthar on this topic which is available here: https://www.publicdefenders.nsw.gov.au/Documents/covid-19-pre-recorded-evidence-hearings-15-4-20.pdf. About the speakers: Caitlin Akthar is the Solicitor in Charge of the Indictable Appeals Unit at Legal Aid NSW. She has experience in the NSW Local, Children’s, District, and Supreme Courts; the Court of Criminal Appeal and the High Court of Australia. She is on the New South Wales Law Society’s Criminal Law Committee, and the New South Wales Law Society’s Children’s Issues Committee. Jonathon Paff is an EAGP solicitor at the Coffs Harbour office of Legal Aid NSW. He has experience at Legal Aid and in private practice, in summary and indictable matters along the Mid-North and North Coasts of NSW.’ We are sure you will find this excellent podcast conversation both interesting and relevant to your practice of criminal law.

For Law Week 2020, Legal Aid NSW wants everyone in NSW to have access to the legal information they need in these challenging times. In this special Law Week episode, we talk to Kerry Wright about the best places to find legal information whether you have a COVID-19 related legal issue or a more general legal issue. In this episode we discuss: Legal Aid NSW legal resources Find Legal Answers website Law Access website Law Access legal information line: 1300 88 529 Legal Aid NSW Youtube channel

This podcast is part two of a two-part podcast series which covers a discussion about what psychologists and specifically what neuropsychologists do and their specialisation. It is a conversation between Will Tuckey, barrister and Dr Peter Ashkar, forensic psychologist and a clinical neuropsychologist, about when to engage psychologists, neuropsychologists and psychiatrists and the differences between them and whether they consider the same disorders in the context of criminal behaviour. Peter and Will discuss and answer questions around what neuropsychologists do and what are the major issues they deal with and why we would need an assessment for our clients? Various conditions clients could be diagnosed with and how they are assessed are considered, including brain injuries, dementia, memory loss, post traumatic amnesia, genetic conditions, and various developmental disabilities such as intellectual developmental disorder, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and autism in the context of criminal behaviour. This very practical conversation will inform and guide you on how to approach clients who have issues which require neuropsychological assessment. This podcast is Part 2 of 2. We hope you find it informative and useful. Contributors biographies: Dr Peter Ashkar is one of Australia’s leading forensic psychologists and one of the few who is also trained as a clinical neuropsychologist. He spends much of his work life assessing criminal offenders who have developmental disorders, brain injuries, and other neurological conditions to understand the impact and relevance of these conditions on their offending behaviours. Will Tuckey is a Barrister practising in Sydney. He has previously worked for the Aboriginal Legal Service in far western NSW, Legal Aid NSW and the Director of Public Prosecutions. He holds a Master of Laws from Sydney University and First Class Honours in Law from Macquarie University along with a useless Bachelor of Arts in Ancient History. Will became an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist in 2013 as a solicitor. Will regularly appears for people with mental health issues in the criminal jurisdiction such as fitness, psychiatric defences and summary diversion. He is also a member of the Legal Aid Mental Health Advocacy Panel.   

Discussions with Bev Lazzarou, Senior Project Officer for Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program of Legal Aid NSW and Kim Du Ross, A/ Assistant Manager at NSW Domestic Violence Line. Bev and Kim join Anne Davis on this episode to provide practical advice and resources to effectively support staff and patients exposed to domestic violence. Resources: https://coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/services/domestic-and-family-violence https://itstimetotalk.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/GP-Toolkit-2014.pdf https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence/helpline State based services: 1800RESPECT (National): 1800 737 732 DVLine: 1800 656 463 WDVCAS (Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services): 1800 938 227 Men's Referral Service (run by No To Violence): 1300 766 491 MensLine Australia: (03) 8371 2851

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. Toll debts are not being actively pursued by Transurban at this time. Are you a disability support worker or health worker? Listen to find out how you can get 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

This podcast is part one of a two-part podcast series which covers a discussion about what psychologists and specifically what neuropsychologists do and their specialisation. It is a conversation between Will Tuckey, barrister and Peter Ashkar, forensic psychologist and a clinical neuropsychologist, about when to engage psychologists, neuropsychologists and psychiatrists and the differences between them and whether they consider the same disorders in the context of criminal behaviour. Peter and Will discuss and answer questions around what neuropsychologists do and what are the major issues they deal with and why we would need an assessment for our clients? Various conditions clients could be diagnosed with and how they are assessed are considered, including brain injuries, dementia, memory loss, post traumatic amnesia, genetic conditions, and various developmental disabilities such as intellectual developmental disorder, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and autism in the context of criminal behaviour. This very practical conversation will inform and guide you on how to approach clients who have issues which require neuropsychological assessment. This podcast is Part 1 of 2. Part 2 will be released one week after this podcast. We hope you find it informative and useful. Contributors biographies: Dr Peter Ashkar is one of Australia’s leading forensic psychologists and one of the few who is also trained as a clinical neuropsychologist. He spends much of his work life assessing criminal offenders who have developmental disorders, brain injuries, and other neurological conditions to understand the impact and relevance of these conditions on their offending behaviours. Will Tuckey is a Barrister practising in Sydney. He has previously worked for the Aboriginal Legal Service in far western NSW, Legal Aid NSW and the Director of Public Prosecutions. He holds a Master of Laws from Sydney University and First Class Honours in Law from Macquarie University along with a useless Bachelor of Arts in Ancient History. Will became an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist in 2013 as a solicitor. Will regularly appears for people with mental health issues in the criminal jurisdiction such as fitness, psychiatric defences and summary diversion. He is also a member of the Legal Aid Mental Health Advocacy Panel.   

When it comes to divorce, do you need a lawyer? And what help is out there? Cass and Annaliese are joined by Ruth Pilkinton from Legal Aid NSW and family lawyer Alana Boyle to talk about what help you can access for free and what rights you can forgo if you move out of the family home.CreditsProduced by Cass Thorburn (@cassthorburn) & Annaliese Dent (@annaliesedent)The Executive Producer & Head of Audio at Pacific is Elissa RatliffThe original music used in Divorce Story is composed by Jackson Stefanovic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mel Alexander is a specialist domestic and family violence lawyer at Legal Aid NSW. Her job is to provide victims with the advice they need through what is often a complex, anxious time. Here we learn from a woman at an advice session who wants to leave her partner and protect her children.

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

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

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

Tell us what you really think of our podcasts - help us keep this resource going! TRIGGER WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that the following program contains sensitive and confronting content. ‘The Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme enables ex gratia payments of $75,000 to Stolen Generations survivors who were removed by, committed to, or otherwise came to be in the care of the Aborigines Protection or Welfare Boards under the Aborigines Protection Act 1909, up until the Act was repealed on 2 June 1969. The Scheme commenced on 1 July 2017 and will run for 5 years. It is open to living Stolen Generation survivors only.’ - Aboriginal Affairs NSW  In this episode you will hear from Solicitors Teela Reid and Merrinda Dutton who at the time of recoding were both working for the Civil Law Service for Aboriginal Communities. You will also hear excerpts from a video produced by Charmaine Mumbulla, about the impact ‘the act of removal’ has had on several of Legal Aid NSW employees, and their families. Referrals and more information Aboriginal Affairs NSW factsheets. For more information phone: 1800 019 998 or email: generations@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au knowmore legal service 1800 605 762 National Redress Scheme 1800 737 377 Part 1: The National Redress Scheme — in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse podcast episode. Legal Aid NSW webinar―knowmore—beyond the Royal Commission recorded on 23 October 2018 The Civil Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (CLSAC) freecall 1800 793 017 or (02) 9219 5057 Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS)  Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service. 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

The colourful life of a regional office. Working in the regional town where you also live, your children go to school, can present unique challenges. But the life is never dull.

Children and the law. Few jobs in Legal Aid NSW are as demanding as representing teenagers when they come into conflict with the law. But the rewards can be extraordinary.

Working for an Aboriginal community. It takes special skills and a lifetime of connections to fight for justice in your community. One woman is the perfect candidate for the job.

Life on the front line. Duty criminal work is at the heart of Legal Aid NSW. It can be gruelling, stressful but rewarding work. And not made easier when you’re blind.

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   Help your clients recognise their legal problems and find out where you can refer them for help. You will hear from Kerry Wright about what the Law Check-Up tool is and how you can access and use it in your everyday work; and from Scott Fox a community liaison officer who explains why and how he uses the law check-up to help people every single day.   Referrals and more information Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local advice service. Find out more about the Law Check-Up training program or book a FREE training session now. Law Check-Up webinar Law and Justice Foundation of NSW — get a copy of the LAW Survey and Justice Issues papers Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 To contact the CLE team with feedback or a topic suggestion please send us an email cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   Do you ask your clients if they are a veteran or if they have you ever done any military service? The Veterans’ Advocacy service is a state wide specialist service of Legal Aid NSW helping veterans and their dependents get access to the services and benefits they are entitled to. Hear from Danuzia Pontes and Nicholas Warren about the service and how it could help your clients.   Referrals and more information More information and contact details Veterans’ Advocacy Service at Legal Aid NSW Order the Veterans’ Advocacy Service publication FREE from our publications website Call the Veterans’ Advocacy Service direct on 02 9219 5148 (reverse charges accepted) for advice or to make an appointment. Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local advice service. Find out more about the Law Check-Up training program or book a FREE training session now. Law Check-Up webinar Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 Homes for Heroes Soldier On RSL NSW (incorporating DefenceCare) Defence Families of Australia Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Veterans’ Review Board To contact the CLE team with feedback or a topic suggestion please send us an email cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Kate shares a story about having a very gay year in 2009 - living in queer share houses, discovering mooncups and enjoying lesbian blogs. Kate Duffy is a community lawyer and educator. She established the Safe Relationships Project a domestic violence court assistance scheme for the LGBTIQ community whilst working at the Inner City Legal Centre, and the domestic violence resource Ask LOIS whilst working at the Women’s Legal Service NSW. More recently Kate has been working at the Marrickville Legal Centre as a Youth Solicitor and at Legal Aid NSW presenting crime prevention workshops to high school students. Kate is also a retired singer songwriter, vegetarian aspiring vegan, keen composter and gardener, and a Mum. Queerstories is an LGBTQIA+ storytelling night programmed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. For Queerstories event dates, visit www.maevemarsden.com, and follow Queerstories on Facebook. The new Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased on Booktopia. To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter And for gay stuff, insomnia rant and photos of my dog Frank follow me - Maeve Marsden - on Twitter and Instagram.

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.     Part 2 of a two part series looking deeper into the specifics of the NDIS. In this episode you will find out about: pre planning planning meetings reasonable and necessary supports the best way to manage a plan support coordinators and coordinators of supports and how Legal Aid NSW can help Catch up with NDIS part 1 - accessing the NDIS Referrals and more information To find more information about how Legal Aid NSW can help with the NDIS: Watch our recorded webinar on the NDIS Providing evidence of your disability Disability Advocacy Finder NDIS website Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service. Make sure you listen to episode 10. NDIS. The basics and episode 3. NDIS. Your rights as a consumer To contact the CLE team with feedback or a topic suggestion please send us an email cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   For Privacy Awareness Week (12-18 May), Josh from Legal Aid NSW puts the spotlight on credit reporting in an interview with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s Sophie Higgins, Director of the Dispute Resolution Branch and Justin Lodge, Assistant Director of the Dispute Resolutions Branch. You can look at their website here: https://www.oaic.gov.au/ In this podcast, Sophie and Justin aim to simplify credit reporting by helping community workers understand more about credit reporting processes, a client’s rights when it comes to credit reporting and steps individuals can take to maintain a healthy credit report or improve credit health.   Referrals and more information Get a FREE credit report — ASIC Money Smart OAIC website IDCARE—National identity and cyber support service Legal Aid NSW might be able to assist you recover you credit reputation LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 Learn how to use the Law Check-Up tool OAIC facebook OAIC Twitter

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   Part 1 of a two part series looking deeper into the specifics of the NDIS. In this episode you will find out: how to help your clients get access to the NDIS how to make an access request how to get your forms right the first time round and how legal aid can help.  Referrals and more information  Providing evidence of your disability Disability Advocacy Finder  NDIS website call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service. Make sure you listen to episode 10. NDIS. The basics and episode 3. NDIS. Your rights as a consumer

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   Consumer law deals with your rights when you buy goods and services. In this episode we learn about: How common consumer law issues are What your clients can do if they’ve had a bad experience with Vocation and Education Training (VET) Student loans. Fair Trading’s new powers – sometimes Fair Trading can order a business to repair a good, replace a good or pay you money Where did the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), Credit and Investments Ombudsman (CIO) and the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal (SCT) go? They’ve all been replaced by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) We also touch on a few other things such as payday loans, basic consumer law rights and how to refer your clients for free legal advice that hopefully you and your clients will find useful!   You can call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 for free legal information and referrals or visit their website   You can see where your closest Legal Aid NSW office   You can visit the Australian Financial Complaints Authority’s website or call them on 1800 931 678.   You can visit Fair Trading NSW’s website or call them on 13 32 20.

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.     Kerry Wright from the Community Legal education branch speaks to Katie Wrigley from the government law team about immigration law and what to do if you have clients who have come to Australia on a temporary visa and their relationship has broken down due to family violence. Find out what options are available to people in this situation, whether your client is eligible for a family violence exemption and how you can refer your clients to this service in a safe way. Referrals and more information To find more information about where your clients can get help contact: Legal Aid NSW — Immigration team (The Immigration Team offers free legal help about refugee and family visas.) Legal Aid NSW — Domestic Violence Unit (The DVU offers family and AVO help.) Legal Aid NSW — Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS offers family and other help at Family and Federal Circuit Courts.) Legal Aid NSW — Early Intervention Unit (The EIU offers family and care help.) Women’s Legal Service NSW — A Practitioners Guide to Domestic Violence Law in NSW — Chapter 7: Domestic violence and Immigration law. Women’s Legal Service NSW — (WLS provides legal advice and casework services to women who are disadvantaged by their cultural, social and economic circumstances and are seeking equitable access to legal services.)

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   Natalie Neumann from the Community Legal Education branch speaks to Jeremie Quiohilag and Nohara Odicho from the Refugee Service. Find out about the work they do, the people they help, and how you can refer you’re newly arrived or refugee clients to this service.   Referrals and more information To find more information about where your clients can get help contact:  Legal Aid NSW Refugee Service (02) 8713 6725. refugeeservice@legalaid.nsw.gov.au 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.) Law Check-Up   Book a Law Check-Up training session for your team.  

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   In this episode Joshua from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to David Evenden, the Solicitor in Charge of the Coronial Inquest Unit. This episode gives an interesting look at what coronial inquests are, when they happen, and how community workers can refer a client for an appointment. David also talks about the Dungay inquest that has received media attention.    Referrals and more information: Go here to find out more about the Legal Aid NSW’s coronial inquest unit.   If you would like to make an application for legal aid for representation at an inquest or to discuss anything about the Coroner’s Court please call the Coronial Inquest Unit on 02 9219 5156 or 02 9219 5000. If you live in regional NSW contact us through your local Legal Aid NSW office or call LawAccess NSW, our legal help line on 1300 888 529. Find out more about counselling services available on the Coroner’s Court website.

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   NEW resource   This podcast is essential listening—especially before 31 January 2019 when all Australians will receive a My Health Record unless they opt out by that date.   In this podcast we talk with lawyers from law firm Dentons and the Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC)—who together operate the Trans and Gender Diverse Legal Service and help clients navigate the My Health Record system.   We talk about: ·         what is My Health Record ·         what are its advantages and disadvantages ·         privacy and cyber security risks ·         risks for people in domestic violence situations ·         tips to protect your health records ·         recent positive changes to My Health Record, and ·         how you can help people understand and make decisions about My Health Record   We speak specifically about issues for transgender and gender diverse people. But this podcast is also helpful for community workers who support clients who may have concerns about My Health Record, and, well, all Australians really.   Referrals and more information To find more information about where your clients can get help contact:   ·         Inner City Legal Centre ·         The Trans and Gender Diverse Legal Service: (02) 9332 1966 ·         Fact sheet on My Health Record for transgender and gender diverse individuals ·         My Health Record website ·         The Gender Centre ·         Twenty10 ·         Legal Aid NSW webinar―My Health Record—Risks and tips recorded on 13 December 2018

FASD—Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder presented by Professor Elizabeth Elliot  In this episode you will hear from Professor Elizabeth Elliot AM FAHMS on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the Law. It is a recording of a seminar she gave to Legal Aid NSW criminal lawyers. Professor Elliot is a Distinguished Professor in Paediatrics and Child Health in Sydney University Medical School; Consultant Paediatrician, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (Westmead); a National Health and Medical Council of Australia (NHMRC) Practitioner Fellow; and Fellow of the Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. In this seminar, Professor Elliot provides an update on progress in diagnosing and addressing FASD in Australia. Referrals and more information See the FASD Australia hub for more information and to search for NSW FASD services Sign up to our Law for Community Workers Alerts here

Aaron Tang, Senior Solicitor at Legal Aid NSW and Simon Healy, Barrister at Samuel Griffiths Chambers, present 2 comprehensive episodes on Social Media Evidence. In this Part Aaron and Simon address the following; 1: Police use of social media 2: Defence response 3: Admissibility.

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   Criminal Justice Reforms in NSW – changes to sentencing Do you help people who have been charged by police and need to go to court? There are some big changes to the criminal justice system in NSW. From September 2018 there will be significant changes to sentencing laws. Listen to this podcast to learn about these important changes to sentences, parole, what domestic violence offenders can expect, and how these changes could affect you and the people you support. Referrals and more information To find more information about the reforms: Go to Justice NSW Reforms page call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local criminal law advice service

Being new to Australia often means adapting to a new language but also to new laws and possible fines. It can be difficult to understand why you get fines, how to pay them or how to dispute them. There's support for those who need it to dispute fines and understand the legal system better. If you have questions or need help regarding fines, contact Legal Aid. Each Australian state has a phone number you can call to receive free advice. Useful links: Law Week www.everyday-law.org.au/law-week Legal Aid NSW www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ Helpline: 1300 888 529 Victoria Legal Aid www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/ Helpline: 1300 792 387 Legal Aid WA www.legalaid.wa.gov.au Helpline: 1300 650 579 Legal Aid Queensland www.legalaid.qld.gov.au Helpline: 1300 651 188 Legal Aid ACT www.legalaidact.org.au/ Helpline: 1300 654 314 Legal Aid Tasmania www.legalaid.tas.gov.au/ Helpline: 1300 366 611 Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission www.ntlac.nt.gov.au/ Helpline: 1800 019 343 - Australia ram ah mipem thar vun si, holh thiam lo ruangah le upadi hngalhlo tik ah, mah le khuasak tintuknak cioah, mah-le-khap cio in harnak phunphun ton cio a si. Upadi lei in daantatnak catlap tete zong don khawh mi a si. Zeiruang ahdah hi daantatnak ka ton ti zong a hngalh lomi kan um lai. Cun, zeitindah dantatnak hi pekning asi ti le zeitindah hi daantatnak hi ka doh khawh lai ti zong a hngalh lomi tampi kan um lai. Dantatnak na donmi kongah ka palhlo na ti I, doh na duh tik hna ah asilole, Australia ram upadi sining hi tamdeuh hngalh a duhmi caah bawmhkhawhnak lam a um ko. Na leiba kongah asilole dantatnak ca na don mi kongah tamdeuh hngalh na duh asi le, bawmh na herh ahcun, na umnak khualipi ah a ummi legal Aid sin ah bawmhnak hal hna. An zung number le an website cu a tanglei bantuk hi an si. Law Week www.everyday-law.org.au/law-week Legal Aid NSW www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ Helpline: 1300 888 529 Victoria Legal Aid www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/ Helpline: 1300 792 387 Legal Aid WA www.legalaid.wa.gov.au Helpline: 1300 650 579 Legal Aid Queensland www.legalaid.qld.gov.au Helpline: 1300 651 188 Legal Aid ACT www.legalaidact.org.au/ Helpline: 1300 654 314 Legal Aid Tasmania www.legalaid.tas.gov.au/ Helpline: 1300 366 611 Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission www.ntlac.nt.gov.au/ Helpline: 1800 019 343

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.     Criminal Justice Reforms in NSW - changes to guilty plea processes Do you help people who have been charged by police and need to go to court? There have been some big changes to the criminal justice system in NSW. There are no more committal hearings and case conferences have been introduced. As community workers you may be involved in case conferences to provide support for your clients. Listen to this podcast to learn about the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea reforms which started on 30 April 2018 and how these changes could affect you and the people you support. Referrals and more information To find more information about the reforms: Download or order the new publication Have you been charged with a serious offence Go to Justice NSW Reforms page call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local criminal law advice service

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   NDIS - the basics Do you work with people who are living with a disability, and who are either already participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), or would like to be? In this podcast we discuss: who can get assistance under the NDIS the type of support they can get how to challenge a decision of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), and how Legal Aid NSW can help  Referrals and more information To find more information about how Legal Aid NSW can help with the NDIS: call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service. Make sure you listen to episode 3. NDIS. Your rights as a consumer as well.

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   ADVOs in NSW - things are changing for the better  In this podcast we talk about how lawyers and community workers in the family violence sector are working closely together to help keep people who are affected by family violence safe.  Listen to this podcast to learn about: how domestic violence laws in NSW have changed the new Plain English ADVOs new services and collaborations that are helping to keep people safe how you can help people to access these services.   Glossary of terms used in the podcast AVO-Apprehended Violence Order ADVO-Apprehended Domestic Violence Order PINOP-Person in Need of Protection POI-Person of Interest WDVCAS-Womens Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service DVU-Domestic Violence Unit (Legal Aid NSW) FASS-Family Advocacy Support Service (Legal Aid NSW)   Referrals and more information To find more information about where your clients can get help contact: Legal Aid NSW webinar Plain English ADVOs What’s new? recorded on 13 June 2018 WDVCAS Call 1800 WDVCAS or 1800 938 227 DVU 9219 6300 FASS 1800 11 FASS Women's Legal Service NSW Indigenous Women’s Legal Service 1800 639 784 NSW Victims Services 1800 633 063   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.

This is the final episode in a 5 part series by the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea Implementation Team at Legal Aid NSW that takes you through an explanation of the EAGP reforms. In this episode the team discusses the new statutory sentence discount scheme.

This is the 4th episode in a 5 part series by the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea Implementation Team at Legal Aid NSW that takes you through an explanation of the EAGP reforms. In this episode the team discusses committal procedures including: Witness hearings Fitness issues The process of committal for trial and sentence.

This is the 3rd episode in a 5 part series by the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea Implementation Team at Legal Aid NSW that takes you through an explanation of the EAGP reforms. In this episode the team discusses steps 3 and 4 of the new EAGP committal process: 3. Case conferencing 4. Case conferencing certificates.

This is the 2nd episode in a 5 part series by the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea Implementation Team at Legal Aid NSW that takes you through an explanation of the EAGP reforms. In this episode the team discusses steps 1 and 2 of the new EAGP committal process: 1. Early Disclosure 2. Charge Certification.

In a 5 part series, the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea Implementation Team at Legal Aid NSW will take you through an explanation of the EAGP reforms. In these episodes, the team will refer you to the relevant legislation, operational aspects of the reform and tips for practioners on how to deal with EAGP matters. In this episode the team discusses the following: 1. The case for change; what led to the EAGP Reforms 2. An outline of the EAGP committal process 3. How the reforms apply to criminal matters 4. Antipipated court timeframes for new committal matters.

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   Do you help people who have an injury, illness or disability that stops them from working? If they have ever worked in the past, they may have insurance through their superannuation which could be life-changing. In this podcast we discuss an area of law that a lot of people dont know about-but has the potential to help some of the most vulnerable people in the community. Listen to this podcast to learn: what total permanent disability (TPD) insurance is who can make a claim, and how you can help spot issues-and where to send people for legal help. Referrals and more information To find more information about total permanent disability (TPD) insurance: call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service  

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   In this podcast we talk about: what the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) does and how it works when you should complain to the LECC, what serious misconduct and serious maladministration is, why it is important to make a complaint as early as possible, and the importance of getting legal advice if you want to make a complaint about police.  Referrals and more information If you want to make a complaint about police you should contact Law Access NSW on 1300 888 529. You can get legal information and where appropriate get referred for legal advice. You can find more information about the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission or call them on 02 9321 6700. NOTE: During this podcast we say that the time limit to bring a claim against police is 3 years. This is only true where the assault is serious and meets the definition of a personal injury in the Civil Liability Act. For many assaults the injury suffered won’t come near that level of seriousness so the time limit for suing police for the intentional tort of assault will be six years, not three. Get legal advice from Legal Aid NSW or a Community Legal Centre about your specific circumstances.

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   PLEASE NOTE: The elder abuse helpline is now with the Ageing and Disability Commission. The phone number is the same 1800 628 221.  In this podcast we discuss: what elder abuse is who are the main abusers of older people what type of abuse older people experience how the NSW Elder Abuse Helpline &Resource Unit works with community workers how Legal Aid NSW can help older people who may be victims of elder abuse. Referrals and more information To find more information about elder abuse: Ageing and Disability commission check out the NSW Department of Justice Capacity Toolkit visit the Legal Aid NSW website to view our Legal issues for Older People You can order hard copies of these brochures for free on the Legal Aid NSW publications page. Contact cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au to book a legal workshop about the topics discussed in this podcast for your staff or organisation.  

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   Got a subpoena? Stop. Think. Protect. In this podcast we discuss: how to respond when you are served with a subpoena top tips for dealing with subpoenas what the Sexual Assault Communications Privilege (SACP) is, and how is this relevant for your clients (it might be more relevant than you think) the SACP Service at Legal Aid NSW and how they can help you and your clients. Referrals and more information You can find more information about subpoenas and the Sexual Assault Communications Privilege: on the Legal Aid NSW website in the Legal Aid NSW and Women’s Legal Service publication called The Subpoena Survival Guide. Hard copies of this guide can be ordered for free through the Legal Aid NSW publications  Contact us at sacps@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9219 5888 to: refer a client make an enquiry, or book a legal workshop about the topics discussed in this podcast for your staff or organisation.

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   Please NOTE a correction from Episode 4. Young people and the law. Young people are of licensable age for a car once they turn 16.    In this podcast we discuss: what the Legal Aid NSW Childrens Legal Service is what type of work they do and how they help young people the age of criminal responsibility young peoples rights at the police station and at court diversion options such as cautions and conferences, and top tips to help the young people you work with if they get in trouble with police.  Referrals and more information You can find more information about the Childrens Legal Service: on the Legal Aid NSW website in the Legal Aid NSW brochure called Childrens Legal Service: helping young people in trouble with the law. Order publications such as Get Street Smart.  To enquire or make a booking for a legal workshop about the topics discussed in this podcast for your school or youth organisation, contact us at clscle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au The Legal Aid Youth Hotline (1800 10 18 10) provides legal advice and information to young people under 18, and operates 9am to midnight weekdays, with a 24-hour service from Friday 9am to Sunday midnight and also on public holidays.  

Sally McAtee and Aideen McGarrigle from our In-House Counsel Unit look at the particular ethical issues that arise for our lawyers in the context of provding advice, minor assistance, duty and outreach services. This session will assist you to identify ethical issues within the Legal Aid NSW environment, understand where to look for resources and assistance and help you to resolve ethical isues that arise in your practice.

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   Do you work with people who have lost their driver licence? Losing a driver licence can have a big impact on individuals and families, particularly those who live in regional and rural areas. Did you know that some drivers can now apply to have their driver disqualification periods removed? In this podcast we discuss: new laws that offer a second chance for disqualified drivers who can apply under this new scheme, and the things you can do to help your clients get back on the road.    Referrals and more information You can find more information about the new laws and how to apply to get your licence back: in the Legal Aid NSW brochure called Are you disqualified from driving? on the Legal Aid NSW website in the Representing Yourself section of the LawAccess NSW website.   Legal Aid NSW can help you work out how to deal with fines. You may be able to get a Work and Development Order which allows you to clear fines through unpaid work, courses, counselling or treatment. For more information or to find a WDO service in your area call 02 9219 5000 or visit our website.