Tasmania Legal Aid in Hobart, Tasmania | Government organisation

Tasmania Legal Aid

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6236 3800

Address: 158 Liverpool St 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.legalaid.tas.gov.au

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25.01.2022 This week is Dementia Action Week. Dementia Australia is sharing tips on how we can help people living with dementia live well: https://discrimination.dementia.org.au/action-week/

25.01.2022 We've been celebrating Your Story Disability Legal Support's first birthday National Legal Aid and NATSILS - National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services Legal Services have been working together to support people with disability share their stories with the Disability Royal Commission. So far we've helped deliver 74 community education sessions to community members and organisations. Our education sessions raise awareness about the Disability Royal Co...mmission and how to safely engage with them. Your Story also produced a wide range of info including factsheets, videos and a flipbook... and things are just getting started! If your community wants to know more about our work, go to https://bit.ly/35I59Gz]

23.01.2022 Seniors Week runs from 12-18 October 2020. Advocacy Tasmania is hosting two *FREE* webinars via Zoom. 13 October - AGE... Coming to a Body near YOU! Things YOU should know!... 15 October - Empowering Voices! Speakers will include COTA (Council On The Ageing) Tasmania Relationships Australia Tasmania Equal Opportunity Tasmania, The Office of Public Guardian and the Public Trustee. To register call 1800 005 131 or email [email protected] #SeniorsWeek #Seniors #Tasmania

22.01.2022 'Watered down and toothless' NILS Network of Tasmania's John Hooper warns Tasmanians could be put at risk if lending rules put in place after the Global Financial Crisis are relaxed. Get informed! Find legal info on finances and consumer rights with our fact sheets: ... https://tinyurl.com/y5kpzmnn #money #finances #GFC

22.01.2022 Today marks the start of #16daysofactivism to End Gender-Based Violence. Running until December 10, #16Days is an international effort to stop violence against family violence and violence against women and girls. While we all stayed home this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a "shadow pandemic" has seen a spike in family violence reporting. ... We all took action to keep each other safe from the coronavirus. Now we must continue to act to support women, girls and survivors to stay safe and free from violence. Take action. Speak up. READ MORE: https://www.unwomen.org//e/take-action/16-days-of-activism #16daysofaction #16daysofactivism #speakup

22.01.2022 Tasmania is the only state to include emotional and economic abuse within family violence laws. But there is more to be done. #16days #speakup https://www.facebook.com/WLSTas/posts/4168413723183011... #tasmania #16daysofactivism #16daysofaction

21.01.2022 TLA’s Family Law practice offers a range of services and programs to help Tasmanians navigate the legal system during family disputes and relationship break-ups helping clients look for resolutions. Be it Family Dispute Resolutions, helping separating couples end things peaceably through the amica program, or working with our many collaborators to assist mums, dads and children through the Family Advocacy & Support Service, TLA’s Family practitioners are dedicated to thei...r work and their clients. These are only some of the stories about the many services our Family Law team provides, with hard work and dedication delivered every time, for every client. READ MORE about our Family Law practice and services in our Annual Report 2019-20: https://bit.ly/3mEMv7h

21.01.2022 Susan* lives with different disabilities. She uses an interpreter to communicate. Susan wanted to tell the Disability Royal Commission about her experiences growing up. She valued her privacy and didn't want anyone to know her story, or that she’d shared it with the Royal Commission. Using an interpreter, Your Story worked with Susan to support her to register for and take part in a private session. She told her story in a safe and private way and at the end of the session ...she said she felt "great". For more info about Your Story Disability Legal Support: https://bit.ly/3kerxLJ *Not her real name. #RoyalCommission #disability #disabilityawareness #tasmania

20.01.2022 Your silence is doing more harm you know. Speak up. Doing nothing does harm. #16days #16daysofaction #16daysofactivism #speak

19.01.2022 Launceston Clinic Closed - September 17th Our legal advice clinic in Launceston will not be operating on Thursday. Clinic will reopen Friday September 18th. The free legal advice phone line 1300 366 611 and 'Legal Talk' will be operating as usual.

18.01.2022 After some retail therapy that won't break the bank? This week is National Op Shop Week - a great time to visit the many local charity and tip shops across Tasmania. Tasmania Legal Aid works with many community and charity organisations that also run op shops across the state. ... Even though every day is a good to visit an op-shop, take the opportunity to drop into one this week and make a buy that supports these groups, the environment and won't hurt your wallet. #opshop #opshopping #charity #charityshop #thriftshop

18.01.2022 Amazing 1,000 origami cranes display at the Tasmania Legal Aid folded by the incredible 8-year old, Maya and her family. We are 6 weeks out from International ...Overdose Awareness Day and we are looking forward to seeing all of your beautiful origami crane photo submissions at https://www.atdc.org.au/overdoseday/ If you need origami paper, resources or some help folding cranes, contact Katie, [email protected] #overdoseawareness #OverdoseAware #foldacrane Need to talk to someone? Alcohol and Drug Information Service - 1800 811 994 Family Drug Support - 1300 368 186 Alcohol and Drug Services 1300 139 641

17.01.2022 Devonport office CLOSE Friday 27 November for Show Day. Our legal advice clinics in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie are operating and our free legal advice phone line 1300 366 611 and 'Legal Talk' are operating as usual. Services in Devonport will resume Monday 30 November.

17.01.2022 If you have questions about wills and estates, first check out Tasmania Legal Aid's fact sheets - https://bit.ly/3mJl6Rq

16.01.2022 COVID-19 was used as a threat or method of violence in some homes. This has been dubbed the 'Shadow Pandemic’. People working within Tasmania's family violence sector say the increased incidences of violence, including non-physical abuse, was often more severe. READ MORE about these experiences and the impact on case workers and services - and the lessons learnt - here: ... https://www.legalaid.tas.gov.au//covid-19-sexual-family-v/ #tasmania #family #COVID19 #Covid

15.01.2022 #NAIDOCWeek2020 flag raising in pataway #alwayswasalwayswillbe Check out what's happening around the state this week - and remember to book! MORE: https://www.legalaid.tas.gov.au//naidoc-week-8-15-novembe/ ... #Tasmania #Burnie

15.01.2022 National NAIDOC is happening Nov 8 - 13. Find out what's happening in your area throughout the week - but remember to book or register as places are limited at most events across Tasmania. For updates got to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre page. ... Celebrate NAIDOC week & Tunnerminnerwait Day - Smithton - Thu 12th Nov 2020, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM https://tasmania.events//naidoc-week-and-tunnerminnerwait-

15.01.2022 Our offices re-open to the public on Monday 20th July. Our lawyers are ready to meet you at our drop-in clinics across our four offices. Everyone can help build a COVIDSafe Australia as restrictions ease. We will be implementing social distancing measures to ensure the public's safety. Everyone must continue to practise good hygiene at all times to prevent the virus spreading. https://www.legalaid.tas.gov.au/need/come-and-see-a-lawyer/

14.01.2022 Everyone deserves to live free of fear and violence - especially in their own home. There are no excuses for family or sexual violence. COVID-19 is not a justification. Help is a phone call away, 24 hours a day. In an emergency call 000. ... #COVID19 #COVID #tasmania

13.01.2022 Children are a focus of Legal Aid’s services. We invite your input to help children and young people feel safe. How can we help children and young people speak up when they feel uncomfortable or unsafe? How can we help them raise their concerns or make complaints with an organisation? Complete the survey in the link below. This will give useful information to create resources for children and young people. The survey is by the Commissioner for Children and Young People in Western Australia and the resources will for all Australians. Survey closes 5pm Monday 7th September.

13.01.2022 Our Devonport Office and Burnie Office will be CLOSED from 11am today for the Devonport Cup. Our legal advice clinics in Hobart and Launceston are operating and our free legal advice phone line 1300 366 611 and 'Legal Talk' are operating as usual. Services in Devonport and Burnie will resume Thursday 7 January.

13.01.2022 Launceston Clinic Closed - September 10th Our legal advice clinic in Launceston will not be operating on Thursday. Clinic will reopen Friday September 11th. The free legal advice phone line 1300 366 611 and 'Legal Talk' will be operating as usual.

11.01.2022 This week is Dementia Action Week. Living with dementia changes how people experience the world. Dementia impacts people in different ways. People can experience changes to their memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and physical functioning. Dementia affects close to half a million Australians, and that number is set to double in the next 25 years. ... https://discrimination.dementia.org.au/action-week/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1APAKD7njc8

10.01.2022 September 6 to 12 is Child Protection Week. There are plenty of free events, webinars and resources for Tasmanian children, teenagers, parents and teachers for you to get involved in. Events and webinars are FREE, but it's a good idea to REGISTER your interest. ... FOR MORE INFORMATION on what's happening in Tasmania this Child Protection Week and to register, VISIT: https://www.napcan.org.au/events/category/tas/

10.01.2022 Burnie Office Closed - Friday October 2 Our legal advice clinic in Burnie will not be operating Friday due to Burnie Show Day. The Burnie office will reopen as usual 8.45 am Monday.... The free legal advice phone line 1300 366 611 and 'Legal Talk' will be operating as usual, through the Legal Aid website https://bit.ly/3jj7rzZ

09.01.2022 Next week is National Child Protection Week, with events and webinars celebrating the theme of Putting Children First happening from Sept 6 to 12. There is plenty for children, parents and teachers to do throughout the week, so find out how you can get involved. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.napcan.org.au/official-program-webinars-events/

09.01.2022 National Child Protection Week 6th -12th of September 2020 ‘Putting children first’ was front of mind when the National Child Protection Week was launched in 1990. This year National Child Protection (6 to 12 September) asks us look at how we prioritise children - in their lives and our community. Tasmania Legal Aid’s Strategic Plan 2020-23 resonates with the theme ‘putting children first’. The Plan prioritises children, acknowledging that putting children first means priorit...ising their safety and wellbeing. Find out more here -https://www.legalaid.tas.gov.au//giving-children-a-voice-/

09.01.2022 Coercive control is abuse. If a partner controls your money and spending habits, they are committing an act of economic abuse. If you are concerned for someone who might be suffering in an economic abuse situation, you can help them seek support. VISIT https://www.safefromviolence.tas.gov.au/ ... Or contact the numbers listed in the attached. If it's an emergency, call 000.

09.01.2022 NAIDOC Week 8-15 November 2020 The theme for NAIDOC Week this year - Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC Week 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations.... It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and to recognise that our sovereignty was never ceded. Find out how you can get involved by visiting the NAIDOC Week website here https://www.naidoc.org.au/

09.01.2022 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

07.01.2022 Your Story recently celebrated a milestone: its first birthday National Legal Aid and NATSILS - National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services have been working together to support people share their stories with the Disability Royal Commission. So far we've provided more than 2000 legal, information and other services... and we're just getting started!... More info: https://bit.ly/3kerxLJ

07.01.2022 Your Story Disability Legal Support People living with disability now have access to a free resource to help them tell their stories to the Disability Royal Commission should they need it. Tasmania Legal Aid director Vincenzo Caltabiano said it was important that people felt "supported and safe" when telling their stories to the royal commission.... Your Story Disability Legal Support Link https://yourstorydisabilitylegal.org.au/Home Article Link https://www.examiner.com.au//support-offered-for-telling/

06.01.2022 Find out what's happening around Tasmania this National NAIDOC Week. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #tasmania

06.01.2022 Today is International Day of Older Persons - a day to celebrate the great contributions senior Australians make to our world. In Tasmania Seniors Week runs from 12-18 October 2020 with Advocacy Tasmania hosting two *FREE* webinars via Zoom on October 13 & 15. Join us, COTA (Council On The Ageing) Tasmania Relationships Australia Tasmania Equal Opportunity Tasmania, The Office of Public Guardian and the Public Trustee for these discussions. ... To register call 1800 005 131 or email [email protected] #SeniorsWeek #Seniors #Tasmania

04.01.2022 Today is International Overdose Awareness Day Did you know more Australians die from overdoses than in car crashes? Tasmanians have shown their community support, folding more than 10,000 origami cranes during 2019 and 2020 to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.... Article Link https://www.examiner.com.au//origami-cranes-start-overdo/

04.01.2022 Launceston Clinic Closed - September 21st Our legal advice clinic in Launceston will not be operating today due to noise caused by building works. Clinic will not reopen until the noise ceases as this could be on the Wednesday 23rd The free legal advice phone line 1300 366 611 and 'Legal Talk' will be operating as usual.

03.01.2022 Tasmania Legal Aid offices in Burnie, Devonport, Hobart and Launceston, will be closed on Tuesday January 26, Australia Day. This includes our legal advice phone line and 'Legal Talk' web operations. Our offices and free legal advice clinics, phone services and online 'Legal Talk', will reopen on Wednesday.

01.01.2022 ‘Tragedy of the Inarticulate’: Exploring the politics of Indigenous knowledge In the contemporary moment, as debates about indigenisation and decolonisation of Universities flourish here and abroad, Sana Nakata shares her own experience of what it has meant to be a Torres Strait Islander that wants to know and not be known in an academy that often struggles to understand the difference. University of Tasmania Online Webinar | 10 November - Tuesday 5.00pm ... REGISTER HERE: https://eventsprotocol.cmail19.com//25A6855638E1952762AF25 #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #tasmania

01.01.2022 Your Story Disability Legal Support Are you worried about being disadvantaged or hurt for sharing your story with the Disability Royal Commission? Contact Your Story Disability Legal Support on 1800 77 1800 or visit https://yourstorydisabilitylegal.org.au/Home for free legal advice about options to share your story safely. #yourstory #YourStoryDisabilityLegalSupport #DisabilityRCsupport

01.01.2022 What are the risks of posting risqué content to subscription-only websites? Greater than you think. A massive data breach at a popular subscription saw thousands of adult entertainment content creators' images, videos and names dumped on a file sharing site. It's hard to say who or how many people accessed it after that. When it comes to posting anything on the web or sharing it on your phone, once it's out there you have no control over it - even if you think it's behind a... secure paywall. READ MORE: https://tinyurl.com/y39kwsyr