Law for Community Workers

In the spotlight for Law Week is Western Sydney Community Legal Centre. We chat to Caitlin about WSCLC's important services and what they have planned for Law Week. Find out more about all of their events by visiting: https://www.wsclc.org.au/coming-up-nsw-law-week/ From Western Sydney Community Legal Centre: "Law Week NSW 2022 is happening between 16-22 May. WSCLC has prepared a series of events...

PLEASE NOTE: There have been significant changes to rental laws in NSW since this episode was published. For the latest updates, visit the Tenants' Union of NSW's website and listen to our podcast episode about the changes. 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 bet...

PLEASE NOTE: There have been significant changes to rental laws in NSW since this episode was published. For the latest updates, visit the Tenants' Union of NSW's website and listen to our podcast episode about the changes. 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 dis...

PLEASE NOTE: There have been significant changes to rental laws in NSW since this episode was published. For the latest updates, visit the Tenants' Union of NSW's website and listen to our podcast episode about the changes. 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 betwee...

PLEASE NOTE: There have been significant changes to rental laws in NSW since this episode was published. For the latest updates, visit the Tenants' Union of NSW's website and listen to our podcast episode about the changes. 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...

PLEASE NOTE: There have been significant changes to rental laws in NSW since this episode was published. For the latest updates, visit the Tenants' Union of NSW's website and listen to our podcast episode about the changes. 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 bet...

PLEASE NOTE: There have been significant changes to rental laws in NSW since this episode was published. For the latest updates, visit the Tenants' Union of NSW's website and listen to our podcast episode about the changes.   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 tena...

PLEASE NOTE: There have been significant changes to rental laws in NSW since this episode was published. For the latest updates, visit the Tenants' Union of NSW's website and listen to our podcast episode about the changes. 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 arrangemen...

A transcript of this podcast is available here . Western Sydney CLC flyers: Program Flyer for Clients Program Flyer for Service Providers Legal Problem Spotting training for community and support workers Useful links: Western Sydney Community Legal Centre – www.wsclc.org.au Western Sydney Community Legal Centre – Domestic Violence Response Pilot Program for CALD men Western Sydney Community Legal...

PLEASE NOTE: There have been significant changes to rental laws in NSW since this episode was published. For the latest updates, visit the Tenants' Union of NSW's website and listen to our podcast episode about the changes. 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 arra...

A transcript of this podcast is available here .   amica is a simple, affordable and quick way for couples to agree on parenting, property and money issues when they separate. Find out about this new online tool.    Where to find amica www.amica.gov.au amica Australia on Facebook amica Australia on YouTube amica featured on ABC’s PM program amica featured on JJJ Hack amica featured on Sunrise amic...

PLEASE NOTE: There have been significant changes to rental laws in NSW since this episode was published. For the latest updates, visit the Tenants' Union of NSW's website and listen to our podcast episode about the changes.   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...

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...

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 o...

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 sti...

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 N...

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 Inte...

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 (“M...

In this episode we speak to Sally Dews, a Conciliation Officer with Anti-Discrimination NSW. Sally talks about the types of unlawful discrimination that people can complain about in NSW, the conciliation conference process used by Anti-Discrimination NSW when a complaint is received, and the types of outcomes people can achieve through these. For more information about discrimination and the law u...

In this episode we talk to Katherine Boyle. Katherine is the Executive Director of the Welfare Rights Centre. The Welfare Rights Centre is a specialist legal service helping people across NSW with Centrelink problems including debts. Katherine talks about her burning issues around Centrelink debts, the help provided by the Welfare Rights Centre lawyers and different ways that community workers can...

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 informa...

In this episode we speak with Isabella Wallington and Bud Crawford from the Revenue NSW Hardship Program. This Program commenced in 2020 and aims to implement a range of strategies to reduce the negative impact of fines debt on vulnerable young people and First Nations people. You will hear about a range of initiatives underway and what is planned for 2021 and beyond. We also talk about how you ca...

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...

This podcast will give community and health workers information to help them support clients who are working in unsafe workplaces or being asked to perform unsafe work. You will hear from Safework NSW who will give you information to help you identify particular groups of workers who are at risk and how Safework NSW can assist them.  You will also hear from a lawyer from the Legal Aid NSW Employme...

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...