Albany Community Legal Centre Inc in Albany, Western Australia | Community organisation

Albany Community Legal Centre Inc

Locality: Albany, Western Australia

Phone: +61 1800 606 060

Address: 4/15 Peels Place 6330 Albany, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.albanyclc.com.au/

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25.01.2022 And we're open in our new office! 4/15 Peels Place (next to Centrelink). Bear with us while we follow up on all the messages and emails received whilst we were closed for moving.

24.01.2022 If you don’t know who’s calling your phone, don’t answer. Scammers often use fake numbers so you can’t tell who’s really calling or texting. Let the call go to voicemail if you’re unsure who it is. Find out how to protect yourself from phone scams at acma.gov.au/scams

24.01.2022 Learn more about our local 16 Days in WA campaign to stop violence against women at the website below:

23.01.2022 Multigenerational living or ‘granny flat’ arrangements can benefit everyone, but it still requires a lot of thought before you commit. We have developed a guide to help you consider whether this type of living arrangement would suit you.

22.01.2022 Senior's Expo Albany 2020 Saturday 21 November 10am-3pm Ingenia Gardens 10 Barnesby Drive, Yakamia. Live band, heaps of guest speakers.... Prizes to be won! Come and see us! See more

21.01.2022 Right now, the government is rushing through plans to axe safe lending laws that protect people from aggressive lending. Over 120 organisations have signed the... open letter calling on federal politicians to save safe lending laws. Read the letter and add your name too: choice.com.au/safelending See more

21.01.2022 We're closed now until the 6th January. Have a safe and relaxing Christmas and New Year. See you in January.

21.01.2022 When unexpected damage happens to a rental property, tenants are entitled to timely repairs. In his latest blog, Commissioner for Consumer Protection Gary Newco...mbe explains which repairs are considered urgent and what tenants can do if no action is taken: https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au//commissioners-blog-renters See more

21.01.2022 When unexpected damage happens to a rental property, tenants are entitled to timely repairs. In his latest blog, Commissioner for Consumer Protection Gary Newco...mbe explains which repairs are considered urgent and what tenants can do if no action is taken: https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au//commissioners-blog-renters See more

19.01.2022 Consumer Credit Legal Service WA Inc. gives free advice to people across Western Australia on consumer law, credit and debt issues. If you are struggling to pay your credit card, bills, or mortgage, you can call them on 08 9221 7066.

15.01.2022 There are a number of local events taking place for the 16 Days in WA campaign and we encourage everyone to get involved.

15.01.2022 In response to recent storms affecting Albany, Denmark and surrounds, the Department of Communities is coordinating and providing welfare support and informatio...n in-person and via the Disaster Response Hotline (24/7) on 1800 032 965. They will be hosting a Community Information Pop-Up Hub today and tomorrow at the Elleker General Store, alongside the City of Albany, an insurance assessor, the Department of Transport, Human Services (Centrelink) and the Water Corporation. For more information on these sessions, or the other personal support services and financial assistance available, please download the Emergency Support Services flyer here: https://fal.cn/3gjAD Please share.

12.01.2022 A little sweetener to end 2020 free pay phone use Between December 24 and January 1, 2021 all local, national and standard mobile calls are free from public payphones. Wi-Fi use and text messages are also free from payphones. You can read the full story here: https://ab.co/3aD380W

11.01.2022 Before you grab a bargain in the Boxing Day sales this weekend, remember to be aware of the personal information you share when shopping online. Shop from reput...able brands and cross-check information before making a purchase, and use strong passwords to help keep your personal and financial information safe and prevent identity theft. See more tips: oaic.gov.au/shopping-up-a-storm-be-aware-of-what-you-share

11.01.2022 IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Our Family and Domestic Violence services will stay OPEN during Coronavirus restrictions. We know there’s concern abusive behaviour may escal...ate during social isolation for COVID-19 and can assure you services to support the victims of domestic violence will not stop. Some may be temporarily delivered by phone or online. It's business as usual at our Albany Women’s Centre. Our awesome team will continue to provide refuge for women and children escaping violence in the Great Southern (with appropriate physical distancing measures). If you’re near Albany and need to access these services, call 9845 6000. Anywhere else in WA, please call 1300 11 44 46. You will need to leave a message but we will return it promptly. In an emergency, call 000. WA Police have assured us they will still respond to reports of domestic violence. For more information visit www.anglicarewa.org.au

11.01.2022 Friends, due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, we are now conducting all appointments by telephone until further notice. We understand that this may not be suitable for some in our community - if you are one of these, call or email us to discuss possible alternatives.

11.01.2022 Did you know Anglicare WA has partnered with Consumer Protection WA to support people struggling to make ends meet in the current rental crisis? Watch the video... below to learn more about how we’re working together to uniquely assist West Australians facing hardship. If you require support, use the eligibility checker today https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RRRGSTool

10.01.2022 Ingenia Gardens Seniors Expo. Great turn out. Lots of service providers, music, sausage sizzle!

10.01.2022 If you’ve been impacted by the recent storms and flash flooding that occurred between Denmark and Albany, Legal Aid WA may be of help. If you’re feeling overwhe...lmed by potential legal issues around finances, insurance claims, temporary accommodation and loan repayments you may need legal advice. Download our Natural Disasters fact sheet and find out where to get legal advice, what type of problems you can get help with and other organisations who may be of help. Or you can contact our Infoline on 1300 650 579 or send an email to [email protected] Download our fact sheet via https://www.legalaid.wa.gov.au/find-leg//natural-disasters

10.01.2022 So we are a few days behind in sharing this information, but the point this campaign is raising awareness about is very relevant to a number of our clients. Do the right thing and #ParkRightDayAndNight

10.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and it marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence and 16 Days in WA campaigns. For more information about the International campaign, you can visit the UN website: https://www.unwomen.org//in-foc/end-violence-against-women

09.01.2022 Happening tomorrow in the Albany Town Square

09.01.2022 The Mental Health Commission is undertaking a Statutory Review of the Mental Health Act (2014) to examine the operations and effectiveness of the Act what is ...working well and where improvements to treatment, care and support could be made. We want to hear from people who: Have received treatment under the Act; Have supported someone who received treatment under the Act; Work in the mental health sector, including as an advocate or volunteer; Have feedback about the operation and effectiveness of the Act. Tell us what is working well with the Act or where things could be improved. Have your say. Find out more here: https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/mhactreview

08.01.2022 The Mental Health Commission is undertaking a Statutory Review of the Mental Health Act (2014) to examine the operations and effectiveness of the Act what is ...working well and where improvements to treatment, care and support could be made. We want to hear from people who: Have received treatment under the Act; Have supported someone who received treatment under the Act; Work in the mental health sector, including as an advocate or volunteer; Have feedback about the operation and effectiveness of the Act. Tell us what is working well with the Act or where things could be improved. Have your say. Find out more here: https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/mhactreview

07.01.2022 In response to recent storms affecting Albany, Denmark and surrounds, the Department of Communities is coordinating and providing welfare support and informatio...n in-person and via the Disaster Response Hotline (24/7) on 1800 032 965. They will be hosting a Community Information Pop-Up Hub today and tomorrow at the Elleker General Store, alongside the City of Albany, an insurance assessor, the Department of Transport, Human Services (Centrelink) and the Water Corporation. For more information on these sessions, or the other personal support services and financial assistance available, please download the Emergency Support Services flyer here: https://fal.cn/3gjAD Please share.

06.01.2022 And we're open in our new office! 4/15 Peels Place (next to Centrelink). Bear with us while we follow up on all the messages and emails received whilst we were closed for moving.

05.01.2022 #16DaysInWA #orangetheworld

04.01.2022 If you’ve been impacted by the recent storms and flash flooding that occurred between Denmark and Albany, Legal Aid WA may be of help. If you’re feeling overwhe...lmed by potential legal issues around finances, insurance claims, temporary accommodation and loan repayments you may need legal advice. Download our Natural Disasters fact sheet and find out where to get legal advice, what type of problems you can get help with and other organisations who may be of help. Or you can contact our Infoline on 1300 650 579 or send an email to [email protected] Download our fact sheet via https://www.legalaid.wa.gov.au/find-leg//natural-disasters

02.01.2022 Mt Barker's Seniors Expo on now! EPS Seniors hub @ The Lesser Hall, Memorial Road, Mount Barker. Service providers in abundance Come and see us.

01.01.2022 The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has been commissioned by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) to undertake research in relation to the compliance with and enforcement of family law parenting orders. The research will involve multiple studies, including a survey of parents and carers. Parents or carers who have had family law parenting orders made in the past 5 years are invited to participate in the survey. ... The research will help to understand whether parents comply with parenting orders, how the enforcement process in the Family Law Act operates, and how well it works. Follow the link to see the participant information sheet and survey: https://tinyurl.com/cefpo-wa