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25.01.2022 FREE WEBINAR: The Legal Aid Elder Abuse Service has joined forces with @Compass.info to discuss an interdisciplinary approach to tackling elder abuse. Join us on 19 November 12.30. Register now!

24.01.2022 We provided almost 3000 family law mediation services during 2019-2020. We represent children and families in some of the toughest cases. Find out more in our annual report here: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/annual-report

24.01.2022 We're very proud to announce that our Director of Family Law Kylie Beckhouse has been appointed as a judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Kylie is an outstanding lawyer with a long and distinguished career. She has a proven track record in championing innovative and responsive approaches to the delivery of legal services for children and families. Congratulations Kylie! You'll be sorely missed, but we sincerely wish you well in your new role.

22.01.2022 The Children's Court Assistance Scheme (CCAS) has been helping young people attending the Children's Court for more than 25 years. If you or someone you know are going to the Children's Court, CCAS may be able to help you. More info here: https://bit.ly/3iKeyly

22.01.2022 Calling all young people with disability - share your ideas to help improve our service! Your Story Disability Legal Support invites you to a free online workshop to hear your ideas about how we can better promote and deliver our services to young people with disability. Join us on Tuesday, 9 February 2021 to tell us what you think. More details or to register: https://bit.ly/38es2AW #YourStoryDisabilityLegalSupport

20.01.2022 Thanks for listening to this short promo about how to vote in the Listeners' Choice in the 2020 Australian Podcast Awards. Here's where to vote! You'll need to search for 'Law for Community Workers', confirm your email - and that's it! You have until 18 November 2020 to vote. Thanks for your support and keep an eye out for more new episodes coming soon. https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote

19.01.2022 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 th...e 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 [email protected]. 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//subscribe-to-legal-aid-ne See more

18.01.2022 We've launched a free legal advice clinic in Lithgow! Funded by Legal Aid NSW and staffed by private practice lawyers, the clinic will cover criminal, family and civil issues. There's only six appointments a fortnight so get in quickbookings are essential. Contact Lithgow Information & Neighbourhood Centre.

18.01.2022 We are currently taking applications for our Aboriginal Graduate Program 2021. Applications close on 18 October so apply now!

17.01.2022 Our lawyers saved a man living in south-west Sydney from a $75,000 debt that he didn’t know he had. Now, the scheme to help people with such debts is about to close, and there are still people out there who have unfair debts.

17.01.2022 Our Civil Law Service for Aboriginal Communities will be available over the phone next week to give you free legal help. If you're in the following areas you can give us a call: Batemans Bay & Mogo, Tuesday 20 November 10am-4pm Moruya, Wednesday 11 November 10am-4pm Wallaga Lake & Bodalla, Thursday 12 November 10am-4pm... Call Lyn on (02) 4428 6511 or 1800 793 017 or send us an email: [email protected]

15.01.2022 We are almost at the end of National Carers Week! If you're a family and friend carer, Carers NSW has released these factsheets for you to help you know about your rights. Head over to the Carers NSW website to download your free factsheets: https://bit.ly/31eo7kX

13.01.2022 Hot weather and fire danger are predicted this weekend. Know your risk and have a plan to be prepared this bushfire season: our Insurance Check-Up can help you to check that your insurance is up to date.

12.01.2022 Content warning: Our latest Age, Abuse & Justice podcast episode looks at a sad case of neglect that resulted in an older person’s death. In the middle of winter 77-year-old Janet Mackozdi spent the night in an uninsulated shipping container. She did not survive the night. Listen now on Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts:

11.01.2022 In our latest episode of the Age, Abuse & Justice podcast we return to the case of Wallis v Rudek. Looks like elder abuse, but is it? This episode looks at whether Wallis was successful on appeal and drifts into Tanya’s top tips for documenting a cohabitation agreement.

09.01.2022 Did you know that Legal Aid NSW can explain your insurance rights, as well as help you with tenancy, credit and debt, Centrelink and other everyday legal problems? If you're in Lithgow come and join us at this community day!

08.01.2022 Not sure if you are entitled to any Centrelink payments? How do you claim a payment? We’ve put together this factsheet to answer your legal questions about the changes to Centrelink during the COVID-19 pandemic ww.legalaid.nsw.gov.au//facts/covid-19/covid-19-centrelink Our full suite of COVID-19 factsheets are available at our COVID-19 resource hub www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/covid

08.01.2022 We're so proud of our senior solicitor Sally Bryant, who has been awarded a Public Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours for her outstanding contribution to public service, particularly during the devastating bushfires of 2019-2020. During the bushfires, Sally mobilised our Disaster Response Legal Service in record time and at an unprecedented scale. She worked tirelessly to roster on Legal Aid volunteers during the fires. Under her leadership, the Service delivered over 1,000 legal assistance services, reaching more than 2,500 residents across NSW. Congratulations Sally! You are a shining example of What we stand for!

07.01.2022 Are you a farmer or small business owner dealing with legal issues related to the 2019/2020 bushfires? You may be eligible for funding to assist with legal costs.

07.01.2022 We're looking for a skilled Aboriginal lawyer and manager to lead the Civil Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (CLSAC), a large and diverse team of legal, project and financial counselling staff that provides best practice, culturally sensitive legal services to Aboriginal people and communities across NSW.

07.01.2022 Are you having issues with housing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? We’ve put together some factsheets to answer your legal questions on a range of housing topics; Eviction https://bit.ly/2FKirYk ... Boarding houses https://bit.ly/3mCG5H1 Social housing tenants https://bit.ly/2ZWQyU1 Private tenants https://bit.ly/3iNm7XO Homelessness https://bit.ly/2ZWgrmJ Our full suite of COVID-19 factsheets are available at our COVID-19 resource hub www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/covid

06.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC Week! Scott Hawkins, Manager of our Aboriginal Services Branch, shares what NAIDOC means to him. Always Was, Always Will Be.

05.01.2022 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 Employment law team who will talk about how employment and discrimination laws can be us...ed to protect vulnerable workers and give you information to help you refer your clients for legal advice. Referrals and information SAFEWORK NSW SafeWork NSW 13 10 50 The Speak up App to report unsafe work- (confidentially if you wish) Young worker etoolkit: a range of resources to support young workers’ safety. There are 4 sections: for young workers, employers, educators, and parents and guardians The getting support at work pocket guide : translated in Arabic, Chinese(simplified), Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay and Vietnamese. The basics your rights at work Other languages are on the webpage At Risk worker strategy Other languages are on the webpage Translated Resources Hub available translated resources Legal Aid NSW LawAccess NSW 1300 888529 Legal Aid NSW website for an advice service Employment Problems? Spot the Signs fact sheet Ripped off- Your Rights about unpaid wages and entitlements at work Request a talk for your newly arrived client group: My rights at work Australian law and you Other Fair Work Ombudsman: information and advice about workplace rights and obligations Workers compensation Independent Review office helps injured workers deal with insurers State Insurance Regulatory Authority - information about workplace injuries Unions NSW information about trade unions See more

05.01.2022 Are you new to "Law for Community Workers on the go"? Listen to this short taster to get the idea of what we do! This podcast started in early 2018 to deliver legal education for an audience of community, social and health workers, especially workers in regional and remote areas. We interview lawyers and specialists about everyday legal problems, what’s new in the law and how people can get free legal help. Our aim is to improve access to justice for vulnerable people in the ...community by educating frontline workers. In this taster, you'll hear from: Teela Reid and Merinda Dutton talking about The Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme** (22 October 2019) https://legalaidnswcle.podbean.com/e/26-the-stolen-generat/ 00.00-05.19 Jessica Sullivan learning What to expect from a Recovery Centre (10 March 2020) https://legalaidnswcle.podbean.com/e/what-to-expect-from-a/ 00.46-02.50 Nicola Cannon talking about Centrelink in the time of COVID-19 (27 March 2020) https://legalaidnswcle.podbean.com/e/centrelink-in-the-tim/ 00.53-2.14 Jeremie Quiohilag and Nohara Odicho talking about the Legal Aid NSW Refugee Service (22 March 2019) https://legalaidnswcle.podbean.com/e/19-inside-the-legal-a/ 7.14-9.50 Kerry Wright talking about the Law Check Up in Stop the snowball effect - deal with legal problems early! (15 August 2019) https://legalaidnswcle.podbean.com/e/25-stop-the-snowball-/ 10.40-12.50 See more

04.01.2022 Applications are open for our Legal Cadetship Program for Aboriginal law students. As a Legal Cadet you'll gain experience and knowledge in our Criminal, Family or Civil Law Divisions. Find out more: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au//aboriginal-identified-clerk-g

04.01.2022 We want our workforce to represent our community, and our clients. So we’ve joined forces with TAFE NSW to run a pre-employment program to get Aboriginal job-seekers ready for employment. We’re delighted to announce that four of the five participants of the first course have now been offered work with us. And we’re even more delighted to announce that refugees are now also to be included in the program.... Pictured here at a ceremony to mark the program is William Spek, from Campbelltown TAFE.

04.01.2022 We have some telephone advice clinics coming up this week! If you live in these communities, please call 1800 793 017 or (02) 9219 5057 on the relevant date in the allocated time and we'll be available to answer your legal questions. Condobolin - Tuesday 15 September | 10am 2pm... Lake Cargelligo - Thursday 17 September | 10am 2pm See more

03.01.2022 Congratulations to our lawyer, Emma Langton, who has just won the prestigious Michelle Crowther PSM Excellence in Government Legal Service Award from the Law Society of NSW. Emma is a proud Yaegl woman and is a valued member of our Aboriginal Services Branch. Her most recent career highlights include serving on the First Nations Advisory Committee for the Parliamentary inquiry into the drug ‘ice’ and working on our Best Practice Standards for Representing Aboriginal clients.... In announcing the award, President of the Law Society of NSW, Richard Harvey, said This award is a befitting acknowledgement of Ms Langton’s already significant contribution to working for better outcomes in relation to Indigenous justice. We are proud to work alongside lawyers like Emma, who are such effective champions of social justice! Read the Law Society announcement here: https://www.lawsociety.com.au/nsw-government-solicitors-wee

03.01.2022 Great news today that the scheme to help those unfairly charged for vocational training courses will be extended for two years. The VET Fee Help Scheme was due to end on December 31, but there are still people out there who may be unaware that they owe large sums for courses they never needed, and never completed. To learn more about the scheme, see the VET Student Loans Ombudsman website: https://vet.ombudsman.gov.au/

02.01.2022 Today we're celebrating 30 years of the International Day of Older Persons. In recognition, our Elder Abuse Service has released three new episodes of the Age Abuse and Justice podcast series! Watch the video case here, https://youtu.be/wNT7YDPCCxM or listen to two new audio episodes here: bit.ly/3igtOo3 (Part 1) and bit.ly/33hhrDX (Part 2). #ageabuseandjustice #elderabuse #ElderLaw #UNIDOP

02.01.2022 Did you know that it's Anti-Poverty Week? Salvos Moneycare are running free webinars all this week to help you master your money essentials. Click the link to find out how you can tune in!

01.01.2022 Are you a Tibetan refugee with questions about your legal rights? Hear about who we are, our Refugee Service, and about Work and Development Orders in our free online legal information session. Join us this Thursday 29 October, 10am to 11.30am via Zoom. Tibetan interpreter provided. Register: https://bit.ly/3mq7Txf Tibetan Community Australia NSW Inc.