Community Legal Centres NSW in Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

Community Legal Centres NSW

Locality: Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9212 7333

Address: 102/55 Holt Street 2010 Surry Hills, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.clcnsw.org.au

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25.01.2022 After five years since the death of #DavidDungay, it’s time for justice. It’s time for accountability. It’s time for reform. Gladys Berejiklian and Mark Speakman, will you take action to bring those responsible to account? Along with 250 other individuals and organisations, we've signed the Justice for David Dungay open letter: https://bit.ly/3mVHOHa ... #BlackLivesMatter #AboriginalLivesMatter

24.01.2022 We're looking for a Financial Service Manager who can manage a team of 3 bookkeepers and deliver excellent financial management and bookkeeping services to twelve community legal centres. Applications close Jan 25 More info here: https://bit.ly/2LjlpWQ

24.01.2022 Defunding the police, prison abolition and dismantling the systems that created and continue the ongoing oppression, violence, discrimination and the othering of this country’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, is not a radical idea. https://www.theguardian.com//defunding-the-police-and-abol

21.01.2022 Community Legal Centres Australia is hosting a few upcoming webinars that might be of interest to people in the community legal sector: 18 November: Indigenised HR and Recruitment 25 November: Collaboration and mergers - a partnership for the November Quarterly closing plenary session 26 November: Financial risks and strategies for decision makers... You can read more and sign up to the webinars here: https://www.clcs.org.au/index.php/webinars

21.01.2022 This Monday, up and coming rapper, drummer, and speaker DOBBY will be speaking to Xavier Hubbard about what his latest tracks such as 'I Can't Breathe' mean to him, who is mob are, and what the most beautiful aspects of being black are for him. In his song 'I Can't Breathe' DOBBY and BARKAA call for immediate action to bring justice to the families of the 438 Indigenous people who died in police custody since the 1991 Royal Commission into Indigenous Deaths In Custody. Join ...our team and tune into the livestream at 3pm on Monday 9th of November here: https://bit.ly/34co3UW #NAIDOC #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

21.01.2022 The NSW Law Reform Commission has recommended NSW follow Tasmania and Victoria and introduce a communicative model of consent for sexual assault. "Women's Legal Service NSW law reform and policy co-ordinator Liz Snell welcomed the report but said ‘consideration of jury directions related to family violence developed in consultation with sexual, domestic and family violence experts is also required", as was research to "test the effectiveness of legislated jury directions in c...hallenging misconceptions and rape myths.’ You can access the full report here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//tabled-paper-details.as You can read more here: https://www.smh.com.au//sexual-consent-laws-face-overhaul-

19.01.2022 On Wednesday night, artist Blak Douglas and Aboriginal rights activist Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts discuss ideas of sovereignty and the ways they celebrate and amplify First Nations voices through their work and creative practice. "This has been an extraordinary year for each of them, with Vanessa leading thousands of Sydneysiders in protest against Indigenous deaths in custody and in support of the global Black Lives Matter movement, and Blak Douglas becoming a finalist in thi...s year’s Archibald Prize for the fourth time, with his striking portrait of Dujuan Hoosan, star of the documentary In my blood it runs. This event is a NAIDOC Week edition of Art After Hours Online by @Art Gallery of New South Wales. This conversation will be streamed online t 7:30pm on Wednesday 11 November 2020. You can find more information here: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au//naidoc-2020-always-was/ #NAIDOC #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020

18.01.2022 This #NAIDOCWeek, the Family Law Pathways Networks across Australia have organised a screening and discussion of the powerful short film, 'The Kinchela Boys'. The webinar will include: - Accounts from survivors of the Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Training Home (KBH) Uncle Roger Jarred, Uncle Bobby Young and Uncle James Welsh. - A screening of 'The Kinchela Boys', a short animated film that was co-written, animated and produced by KBH survivors who tell of their experiences at t...he KBH and about their lives since. - A live Q & A with Uncle James Welsh, KBH Kin Connect Team Leader, Lesley Franks, whose father attended KBH. A screening of 'The Kinchela Boys', a short animated film that was co-written, animated and produced by KBH survivors who tell of their experiences at the KBH and about their lives since. - A live Q & A with Uncle James Welsh, KBH Kin Connect Team Leader, Lesley Franks, whose father attended KBH. The webinar will be held on Thursday 12 November at 1:00 PM. You can register for free here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=658798&

18.01.2022 In Australia, the female prison population increased 64% between 2009 and 2019 - and 33% of the women and girls in jail in Australia are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Australia is in the midst of a mass imprisonment crisis, says Monique Hurley, the legal director for the Human Rights Law Centre. Too often, discriminatory laws and excessive police powers form a toxic combination that results in more and more women being separated from their families and funnelled into the prison system. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3f2RRai

17.01.2022 This Thursday, Redfern Legal Centre is hosting a webinar for international students about the impact of COVID-19 on visas. For more information and to register, check out: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/covid-19-and-your-visa-a-we

15.01.2022 On Wednesday night, Aunty Anne Poelina (Nyikina Warra Traditional Custodian and Guardian of the Martuwarra) will be presenting a talk 'Martuwarra First Law Justice: Land, Living Waters and Indigenous Peoples’ Wellbeing'. "As the oldest living cultures on the planet, First Nations People share ancient creation songs and stories to create meaning and purpose for their collective responsibility in managing the wellbeing and survival of their peoples entwined within the Martuwar...ra living waters; wetlands, springs, billabongs, floodplains and soaks. Aunty Anne said, "The Martuwarra, Fitzroy River is our ancestor, spiritual guardian, creator and holder of our First Law, law of the land and not the law of man..." This event, organised by Reconciliation for Western Sydney, will be held on Wednesday 11 November at 7:30pm. You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martuwarra-first-law-justice-t

15.01.2022 "It is genuinely disappointing that we haven't been able to articulate our opinions. Some of us have come from classes which have over 30 people in them. We want to talk about that and we have been arrested and fined ..." https://www.smh.com.au//sydney-university-protest-at-cutba

12.01.2022 This week is anti-poverty week. This year, the focus is on supporting the Everybody's Home campaign to increase access to affordable housing and the Raise the Rate campaign to increase the Jobseeker payment for good. Find out more about what's on and how you can get involved here: https://antipovertyweek.org.au/act-now/host-an-activity/

11.01.2022 Tenants' Union of NSW has written a really great analysis of this week's NSW budget announcements. Peeling back the government's promises, Jemima Mowbray argues that the 'big-spend on social housing' doesn't translate into enough homes being built. "Even taken at face value there is only a small commitment in this budget to provide new social housing that wasn’t already planned pre-pandemic."... You can read the full analysis here: https://www.tenants.org.au//promise-big-spend-social-housi

10.01.2022 Women's Health West are hosting this interesting looking event from 2-3pm today on Transformative Justice, featuring Debbie Kilroy, Elena Campbell and Tabitha Lean. "In this discussion, we want to look at other innovative ways of dealing with conflict, family violence, abuse and harm without using a system that reinforces oppression. We want to start looking at the way we can work with our communities towards survivor healing and accountability of perpetrators." You can register for tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/transformative-justice-tick

09.01.2022 This is tonight from 5-6pm! Register here: https://bit.ly/381uYRB

09.01.2022 Media Release 16 September 2020 Coronial inquest highlights police failings in responding to DV an urgent inquiry into police response to DV is required. The coronial inquest into the deaths of Jack and Jennifer Edwards at the hands of their father has highlighted systemic failings on the part of police in responding to domestic violence in NSW....Continue reading

08.01.2022 The Federal Budget missed a key opportunity to tackle homelessness and stimulate jobs in the construction industry by investing in social and affordable housing. The NSW Budget will be handed down on 17 November. It is crucial that the NSW Government tackle the issues that the Federal Budget didn’t. Check out these videos created as part of the NSW Anti-Poverty Week 2020 social media campaign on the NSW Council of Social Service - NCOSS website: ... https://www.ncoss.org.au/apw-2020-videos/

08.01.2022 A huge win for the climate and the Bylong Valley local community! Represented by the Environmental Defenders Office, the Bylong community has successfully prevented a huge open-cut coal mine from going ahead. Read more about this landmark moment here: https://www.smh.com.au//energy-giant-loses-bylong-coal-min

07.01.2022 The Welfare Rights Centre NSW has also released its community legal education program for 2020/21. The next webinar is coming up this Thursday, 15 October, at 10am. It looks Centrelink debts and robodebts, including when and how Centrelink can raise a debt against payment recipients and what people can do to challenge unfair debts. For more information on the full program and links to register, check out: https://welfarerightscentre.org.au//community-legal-educat

07.01.2022 Strip-searches are invasive and traumatising, and disproportionately target young people and Aboriginal people. Samantha Lee, a Solicitor in Police Powers at Redfern Legal Centre, spoke to ABC Radio National about the change needed to address these harmful practices. Listen here: https://ab.co/3ml2kQs

06.01.2022 Check out the upcoming 'Emergence' series webinars being hosted by Community Legal Centres Australia in October. 'Funding and Finance 101' (October 15, 3-4pm) will be co-presented by CLCNSWW Financial Service superstars Charlotte Maung and Julie Robson. More information on this and other October webinars, including how to register, is online here: https://www.clcs.org.au/webinars#collapse-accordion-232-2

04.01.2022 In this opinion piece, Women's Legal Service NSW explains coercive, controlling violence and sets out why the Government's intention to hold public consultation about the best way to address it is the right approach:https://www.wlsnsw.org.au/criminalising-coercive-control/

03.01.2022 Five Aboriginal deaths in custody since June is a national emergency that needs urgent leadership. https://www.theguardian.com//national-emergency-urgent-lea

02.01.2022 If you're passionate about social justice and making a difference in your community, check out these great jobs going in the community legal sector at the moment! There are opportunities to work on restorative justice projects, women's rights, First Nations justice, human rights, climate change, disability advocacy and more! Financial Service Manager - Community Legal Centres NSW... https://bit.ly/35t3kfC Solicitor - Women's Legal Service NSW https://bit.ly/38zHKbi Justice Advocate (Sydney) - Intellectual Disability Rights Service IDRS https://bit.ly/2Xzh3Nw Solicitor (Katoomba) - Elizabeth Evatt Community Legal Centre https://bit.ly/3qfoxl1 Campaigner - Human Rights Law Centre https://bit.ly/3nwofVr Content Producer - Human Rights Law Centre https://bit.ly/3i7yBKm Senior Solicitor (Wyong) - Central Coast Community Legal Centre https://bit.ly/39rbS83 Social Worker (Wyong) - Central Coast Community Legal Centre https://bit.ly/3oBwkJK Solicitor / Senior Solicitor, Employment Law - Youth Law Australia https://bit.ly/38AEcWs Solicitor (Dubbo) - Western NSW Community Legal Centre https://bit.ly/35wvw1e Senior Solicitor / Special Counsel Safe Climate (Coal and Human Rights) - Environmental Defenders Office https://bit.ly/35rRVgb Solicitor / Senior Solicitor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice - Public Interest Advocacy Centre https://bit.ly/38y6sbV Solicitor / Senior Solicitor (Freshwater Practice Team) - Environmental Defenders Office https://bit.ly/2MVl6BT Generalist Solicitor (Bega Valley) - Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre Inc https://bit.ly/3si9hpq Solicitor Discrimination & Generalist - Australian Centre for Disability Law https://bit.ly/3oBxZ1W Solicitor - Speak up Project - Australian Centre for Disability Law https://bit.ly/3oAD0YF

02.01.2022 Community Legal Centres NSW is hiring a new Media & Communications Officer! If you are: - Experienced in working with a range of traditional and new media platforms - Able to demonstrate the capacity to work effectively with the diverse range of communities that make up CLCNSW’s constituency, particularly First Nations peoples... - Organised and able to juggle competing priorities. - A creative thinker and problem-solver. You like finding new ways to get things done - Consultative, collaborative and compassionate. You like being part of a team - Confident with a variety of communications tools, including content management and other software systems - Into storytelling and crafting communications for different audiences We'd love to hear from you! Check out the full position description and application details here (and please share with your networks): https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au//media-communications/apply Applications close 9am Tuesday October 6.

01.01.2022 'The New South Wales government is moving to amend laws that compel counsellors to report cases of sexual assault to the police because they can deter some survivors, who do not want the authorities involved, from seeking help.'

01.01.2022 50 years ago this week, the Aboriginal Legal Service was born out of protest, resistance and a pursuit of justice. In 1970, the Aboriginal Legal Service in Redfern was established as the first Aboriginal legal service in Australia as well as the first free legal service in the country. At 12:45pm on Friday 13 November let's join them to celebrate how far the Aboriginal Legal Service has come and discuss what’s still left to achieve. You can register to attend the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us//1816042/WN_7P9_Zse7Q_eb0wGm2WL8Vg