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Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre Inc

Locality: Nowra, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4422 9529

Address: 80 Bridge Road 2541 Nowra, NSW, Australia

Website: http://shoalcoast.org.au

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25.01.2022 Thank you to Welfare Rights Centre NSW for the shout out to the the South Coast CLSD program and to Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre. If you need free legal advice call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529. If you need free legal advice relating to social security law and family assistance law and its administration by Centrelink, call the Welfare Rights Centre on 1800 226 028. They assist all residents of NSW.

24.01.2022 This week is Scams Awareness Week 2020. Can you spot a scam? Scammers have lots of tricks to steal your personal information to use for their own gain. Knowing what to look out for is an important way to protect yourself and your identity. Take the quiz here at Scamwatch to see if you can spot a scam: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au//scams-awareness-week-2020-qu... If you need free legal advice, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529

24.01.2022 In 2020, Anti-Poverty Week will be held from the 11th to the 17th of October. This year we are supporting affordable housing for all as the best solution to reducing poverty and partnering with the Everybody's Home campaign. We are also continuing to support the Raise the Rate campaign led by ACOSS to ensure that unemployment payments never go back to $40 a day. If you need free legal advice, call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529

23.01.2022 This week is Homelessness week. If you need free confidential legal advice, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529. If you’re struggling financially or facing homelessness, a financial counsellor can provide advice on 1800 007 007 or go to ndh.org.au for information on the National Debt Helpline.

23.01.2022 Do you need legal advice about planning ahead? Call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529 for legal assistance.

23.01.2022 Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

21.01.2022 On Tuesday 11 August 2020, Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre will be visiting Ulladulla for legal outreach appointments at the Ulladulla Community and Districts Community Resources Centre, 78 St Vincent Street, Ulladulla Bookings are required. Please phone 1800 229 529 to make an appointment to discuss your legal issue.

21.01.2022 Live in the Ulladulla or Shoalhaven region and need help with your energy or water bills? Join the Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW, The Ulladulla & Districts Community Resources Centre and a range of community organisations at our virtual Bring your Bills and Community Expo. Get help with energy and water bills, including EAPA vouchers, rebates, family support and assistance with legal, housing and seniors issues and more. Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre will be participating ...in this virtual Brings your Bills event - we will be providing free confidential legal advice by phone. Appointments will be held over the phone. To book your place call 02 4454 0477 now.

21.01.2022 In 2020, Anti-Poverty Week is this week - 11th to the 17th of October. If you need free legal advice, call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529.

20.01.2022 If you need free legal advice about family law or domestic or family violence, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529. Shoalcoast CLC is proud to auspice the CLSD South Coast program and be involved in the Cut it Out Project with local hairdressers.

20.01.2022 Homelessness week is from the 2nd to the 8th of August 2020. This year the theme for Homelessness Week (#HW2020) is Everybody Needs a Home. A series of activities are planned by Homelessness Australia in partnership with the Everybody's Home campaign. If you need free confidential legal advice, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529

20.01.2022 If you need free legal advice, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529. Click on the link below from the National Debit Helpline to get practical advice about how to get your bills back under control: https://ndh.org.au/debt-pr/electricity-gas-and-water-bills/

19.01.2022 This week the Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre team completed a bush food walk with Noel Butler from nura gunyu in Garrad Reserve in Narrawallee. We all enjoyed a socially distant walk whilst learning so much about bush food and culture from Noel. We thank Noel and Trish from nura gunyu for sharing their knowledge with us.

19.01.2022 Did you know that Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre can provide free legal advice on consumer issues, personal safety and traffic offences? See our checklists below on what we can help you with. Call us on 1800 229 529

18.01.2022 If you need free legal advice, call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529. Next week we have outreach at: 19 October - Cooma 20 October - Queanbeyan... 22 October - Narooma Call us to arrange an appointment for your legal advice.

18.01.2022 We are hiring! We are looking for a new solicitor to be based in the Cooma/Queanbeyan area.

16.01.2022 The Shoalhaven Domestic and Family Violence Committee and the South Coast Family Law Pathways Network invite you to a talk by Jess Hill about her book SEE WHAT YOU MADE ME DO. The tickets are now available via Eventbrite. Here is the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/talk-from-jess-hill-author-... The tickets are free and the talk will be via ZOOM.

16.01.2022 If you need free legal advice, call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529. This week our solicitors are on outreach in the following locations and communities: 24 November 2020 - The Ulladulla and Districts Community Resource Centre - Ulladulla 24 November 2020 - The Eden Access Centre - Eden 25 November 2020 - Mackillop Family Services - Bega... 26 November 2020 - Campbell Page Office at Narooma Plaza - Narooma 27 November 2020 - Women's Resource Centre - Bega Appointments are required - please call us on 1800 229 529 to arrange an appointment for your legal issue.

16.01.2022 Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre joins in the NAIDOC Week celebrations that are being held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

15.01.2022 This year’s National Scams Awareness Week (1721 August) has over 100 partners from the government, NGO and business sectors working together to raise awareness about scams that steal personal information under the tagline: 'Be yourself. Don’t let a scammer be you'. If you need free legal advice, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529.

15.01.2022 Do you need legal advice about consumer issues? Call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529 for legal assistance.

14.01.2022 Did you know that Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre is your local Community Legal Centre for Queanbeyan/Palerang? Shoalcoast provides free legal advice and information to anyone living in the Queanbeyan/Palerang Local Government Area. Call us for phone advice on 1800 229 529 or to make an appointment to see a solicitor next time we are in Queanbeyan.

14.01.2022 Do you need legal advice about employment issues? Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre can help - please call us on 1800 229 529

14.01.2022 Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre are pleased to support the Energy & Water Ombudsman assistance days for tenants of Southern Cross Housing on Tuesday 27 and We...dnesday 28 October 2020. Call 02 8218 5261 before 23 October to book an appointment with participating organisations and receive free, independent advice on energy and gas accounts, financial and legal issues.

14.01.2022 Do you need free legal advice and live in the Ulladulla or Milton area? Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre can help. Our solicitor will be at the Ulladulla & Districts Community Resource Centre on Tuesday 13 October 2020 for outreach appointments. Call our centre on 1800 229 529 to book an appointment.

13.01.2022 Today is R U OK? day. It’s our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. The message for R U OK?Day 2020 is: 'THERE'S MORE TO SAY AFTER R U OK?'... 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. In the lead-up to R U OK?Day we’ll help Australians know what to say when someone says they’re not OK and guide them through how they can continue a conversation that could change a life. Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask to get started and learn how to ask R U OK?, listen, encourage action and check in. If you need free legal advice, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529

13.01.2022 Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre works in your community. Shoalcoast will be doing outreach legal appointments in Bega on the 12 and 14 August and in Eden on 13 August. Please call 1800 229 529 to make an appointment.

12.01.2022 Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre is coming to Cooma for face to face outreach appointments. On the 17th August 2020 we will be at MCAS, 90 Vale Street Cooma. Call 1800 229 529 to book an appointment.

11.01.2022 It is not too late to register! The Shoalhaven Domestic and Family Violence Committee and the South Coast Family Law Pathways Network invite you to a talk by Jess Hill about her book SEE WHAT YOU MADE ME DO. Wednesday 9 December 12 noon to 1pm.... The tickets are now available via Eventbrite. Here is the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../talk-from-jess-hill... The tickets are free and the talk will be via ZOOM.

11.01.2022 This week Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre is at the following locations for outreach for legal advice: 7 December 2020 - Cooma - MCAS - Monaro Community Access Service 8 December 2020 - Queanbeyan - The Hive, Queanbeyan 10 November 2020 - Moruya - The Family Place ... Please call us on 1800 229 529 to arrange your appointment for your legal advice.

10.01.2022 Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre is pleased to announce that on Tuesday 4 August 2020 our solicitor will be visiting the Braidwood area for legal outreach appointments at the Braidwood Bushfire Recovery Assistance Hub, Old Braidwood Library, Park Lane, Braidwood from 9am to 3pm. Drop in to the Hub or make an appointment to discuss your legal issue. Please phone 1800 229 529 to make an appointment.

09.01.2022 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year. IDPwD is a United Nations observed day celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. If you need free legal advice, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529

09.01.2022 Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre are offering FREE Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianships for Aboriginal People living in the Nowra area. To be eligible you must currently be receiving a Government Pension and identify as Aboriginal and be 45 years and over. Please contact our office on 4422 9529 to book an appointment to talk to a Solicitor who will assist you with these documents. Please note appointments are limited and this is only available until 30 September 2020

09.01.2022 If you need free legal advice, call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529. Call 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 - 1800RESPECT is a service that provides counselling for anyone experiencing sexual, domestic and family violence. They offer information, support and referrals for all.

08.01.2022 Did you know that we can help with your legal issues? Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre can help with legal issues relating to your employment, tenancy issues, debt and credit, discrimination and Centrelink Benefits. We can also help with Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship call us today on 1800 229 529

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07.01.2022 ACON will be hosting a live online forum to explore our communities resilience and ability to adapt to the ongoing challenges posed by COVID 19. If you need free legal advice, call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529.

07.01.2022 Do you need free legal advice about consumer issues? Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre can help with your legal questions - Call us on 1800 229 529.

07.01.2022 If you need free legal advice, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529. Our solicitors provide advice on family law (separation, children, divorce), employment issues, tenancy and credit and debt issues. Call us and we can arrange phone advice for you or arrange an appointment for our next outreach in your local area.

07.01.2022 If you need free legal advice, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529. See below for just some of the legal issues we can assist you with.

06.01.2022 If you need free confidential legal advice, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529. Call 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 if you need support - anytime day or night

06.01.2022 It is with great sadness that Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre announce that we will not be holding our annual Koori Community Touch Footy Day this year. This is due to COVID-19. This event has been held for the last 7 years and we look forward to holding the event next year. We ask you to save the date for next year! Shoalcoast CLC Annual Koori Community Touch Footy Day 22 September 2021

05.01.2022 This week, 6 to 12 September 2020, is National Child Protection Week. This year's theme is ‘Putting children first’ and all Australians are invited to look at how they can prioritise children in their lives and their communities and to engage in National Child Protection Week as individuals, and as part of families, organisations, communities and society. Putting children first means prioritising the safety and wellbeing of children. To grow up well children need to feel ...safe and loved, have a chance to play and explore, have a say in decisions that affect them, and access to essential things like food, shelter and healthcare. For children to thrive we need to come together as a community and put children’s needs first during National Child Protection Week and every week. If you need free legal advice, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529

05.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the first day of the 16 Days of Activism global campaign. If you need free legal advice about your situation, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529. When you contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732), you will talk to a trained counsellor who will listen and support you in what feels right for you and your situation.... They will with you to help you identify what you can do and to find the right services or support for you. Everyone's situation is different and no one knows your situation better than you. 1800RESPECT can be contacted by phone or online chat, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

05.01.2022 Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre is working with the communities on the New South Wales South Coast as they are starting to rebuild their lives physically, emotionally and financially after the Currowan bushfire. Last week marked 12 months since the fire started in remote bushland before spreading to the coast and claiming lives, destroying homes and so much of our bushland. Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre is here to help you with your legal matters. Call our office on 1800 229 529 to arrange to talk to our Bushfire Project Solicitor about your legal issue.

04.01.2022 There's been heavy police presence at protests this year. If you, or a community group you're involved with, want to skill-up on police powers, protests, your legal rights and the law in NSW, Redfern Legal Centre are hosting a webinar on December 9. You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../police-powers-and...... If you need free legal advice, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529

04.01.2022 If you need free legal advice, call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529. This week we have outreach at: 3 November 2020 - Queanbeyan - The Hive ... 5 November 2020 - Moruya - The Family Place Call us to arrange an appointment for your legal advice.

03.01.2022 Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre works in your community. Shoalcoast provides FREE confidential legal advice to anyone who resides in your local area. Legal advice is provided by phone or we can make an appointment for next time we are in your area. Please call 1800 229 529.

03.01.2022 25 November marked the start of the United Nations (UN) 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual international campaign. This campaign runs until 10 December. The 2020 global theme is: Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect! Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre supports the Shoalhaven Family and Domestic Violence Committee's message "Shoalhaven Says Yes to Respect" If you need free legal advice, call Shoalcoast on 1800 229 529

03.01.2022 Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre is coming to Eden for face to face legal outreach appointments. On Thursday 13 August 2020 we will be at the Eden Access Centre, 116 Imlay Street, Eden. Phone 1800 229 529 to book an appointment to discuss your legal issue.

02.01.2022 Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre is proud to host the CLSD (Cooperative Legal Services Delivery Program) which in partnership with Women NSW will run a project called Cut it Out which will involve workshops for salon professionals about domestic and family violence. These programs will foster a shared understanding and awareness about domestic and family violence. The project launch was held on Wednesday 19 August 2020 at Scruples Hair and Beauty in Nowra by the Hon Mr Mark Speakman, Minister for Domestic Violence, supported by Gareth Ward, Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services.

02.01.2022 If you need free legal advice regarding family law issues, please call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529

01.01.2022 Do you have a legal problem resulting from the bushfires? It’s not too late to seek legal advice. Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice in a range of civil law matters including tenancy and neighbor disputes, insurance, credit and debt, employment, family law and personal safety issues. Call us on 1800 229 529 to talk to an intake worker or visit our website (www.shoalcoast.org.au) for more information.

01.01.2022 Coronial inquest highlights police failings in responding to DV an urgent inquiry into police response to DV is required.

01.01.2022 Information on a webinar below for service providers, hosted by Welfare Rights and Women's Legal Service - Domestic Violence and Centrelink - getting help during Covid-19. If you need free legal advice, call Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre on 1800 229 529.