16 Days of Activism: Want to DO something? Listen to this.

Episode 7 of the Rule of Thumb podcast, hosted by Penny Terry for The Women's Legal Service Tasmania, titled "16 Days of Activism: Want to DO something? Listen to this." was published on November 28, 2024 and runs 13 minutes.

November 28, 2024 ·13m · Rule of Thumb

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Summary

This podcast has so many things that you can do, that will make a difference for women. Through real stories and practical strategies, this podcast reveals what family violence, family law, and sexual harassment look like from the inside—so you can spot the signs, find the right words, and understand the systems behind them. Over three seasons, you’ll hear from people who’ve lived through it and experts who work in the thick of it. Each episode provides insights and tools to help you make informed decisions and offer meaningful support, whether it’s noticing when something’s off, knowing what to say, or seeing the bigger picture. This trailer gives you an idea of what you'll hear, but we'd love for you to dive in deep. Whether it's during the 16 Days of Activism campaign - or anytime - listen, learn and share this podcast and help create safer communities for women.

Episode Description

This podcast has so many things that you can do, that will make a difference for women.

Through real stories and practical strategies, this podcast reveals what family violence, family law, and sexual harassment look like from the inside—so you can spot the signs, find the right words, and understand the systems behind them.

Over three seasons, you’ll hear from people who’ve lived through it and experts who work in the thick of it. Each episode provides insights and tools to help you make informed decisions and offer meaningful support, whether it’s noticing when something’s off, knowing what to say, or seeing the bigger picture.

This trailer gives you an idea of what you'll hear, but we'd love for you to dive in deep.

Whether it's during the 16 Days of Activism campaign - or anytime - listen, learn and share this podcast and help create safer communities for women.

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SHOW NOTES: Services available for support

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can call the 1800 service from anywhere in Tasmania, and the call will not be displayed on your telephone bill. All calls are completely confidential. Visit www.womenslegaltas.org.au or call 1800 682 468

You can find contact details for the women's legal service in your area here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_us

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service in your state or territory here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/

Launceston Community Legal Centre

This service provides free legal advice for people in the North East of Tasmania (63 phone region). The solicitors will be able to give you information on your legal issue and advise you as to what your next steps should be in relation to that issue

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one-off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Law Society of Tasmania ‘Find a Lawyer’ function:

Search by firm, and then limit the search to ‘workplace relations’ specialisation.

OTHER SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania1800 697 877

Provides 24/7 support, information and counselling in Southern Tasmania to males and females of all ages who been victim of recent rape or sexual assault or sexually abused at any time of their lives.

Laurel House Sexual Assault Support (Launceston, Devonport, Burnie)

Laurel House can help with: