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Law for Community Workers
by Legal Aid NSW
Keeping community workers up-to-date with legal topics and changes to the law.
Episodes
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Centrelink debt update: Old debts, new rights
Anyone who has had a Centrelink debt since 2003 can now claim money back from Centrelink under a new Scheme - but they need to act fast. In this episode, Yolanda speaks with Dom Brown, a social security lawyer, about three major legal updates: the validation of income apportionment debts, the...
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School rules: Exclusion and non‑attendance in NSW
What happens when a child stops attending or is excluded from school - and what are the legal consequences for families and schools? In this episode, Yolanda takes a deep dive into school law in New South Wales, joined by legal experts Carey and Brodie. Together, they unpack how schools manage...
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Hard Conversations: Episode 1 - Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service and Central Coast Community Legal Centre
Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was originally recorded several years ago. We have refreshed it because we thought that the conversations are still relevant…
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Hard Conversations: Episode 2 - First Nations communities
Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was originally recorded several years ago. We have refreshed it because we thought that the conversations are still relevant…
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Hard Conversations: Episode 3 - Culturally diverse communities - Jenelyn Terkildsen
Hard conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was originally recorded several years ago. We have refreshed it because we thought that the conversations are still relevant…
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Hard conversations: Episode 4 - Engaging with diverse communities
Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was originally recorded several years ago. We have refreshed it because we thought that the conversations are still relevant…
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Hard Conversations: Episode 5 - Rural and regional communities
Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was originally recorded several years ago. We have refreshed it because we thought that the conversations are still relevant…
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Hard Conversations: Episode 6 - Dr Kay Patterson - former federal Age Discrimination Commissioner talks about elder abuse
Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was originally recorded several years ago. We have refreshed it because we thought that the conversations are still relevant…
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The Rental Shift: NSW reforms explained
Originally recorded for NSW Law Week, the Tenants' Union of NSW breaks down the latest changes to rental laws in New South Wales. Community Education Coordinator, Charlie Wilde chats to Principal Solicitor, Grant Arbuthnot about key reforms including changes to evictions, rent increases, pets,...
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Do Your Own Divorce - the free tool everyone should know
In this episode, we introduce Do Your Own Divorce - a free, step-by-step online resource to help people in Australia apply for divorce through the Federal Circuit and Family Court. Designed to simplify the process, this tool is a valuable asset for community workers supporting clients through a...
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'Til the violence ends - Episode 5: Domestic violence and pets - Lucy's Project
This is the fifth episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. In this episode, Bridget speaks to Alison Waters, the Policy, Advocacy and Research Lead at Lucy's Project. Lucy’s Project is a national charity that aims to improve the safety of people and animals...
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'Til the violence ends - Episode 4: Coercive control
This is the fourth episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. In this episode, Bridget takes a deep dive into coercive control with criminal lawyers - Helen Shaw and Hayley Dean. Timestamps: 2:41 - Background to coercive control 8:17 - What the law says 14:19…
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‘Til the violence ends – Episode 3: Macarthur Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service
This is the third episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. We will explore the legal issues people experience, the services available to provide support and speak to a wide range of people working in the sector. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on...
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Civil law wrapped - what's new in 2024
What's new in the law in 2024? In this mini-series, Natalie chats to specialist lawyers at Legal Aid NSW about key legal changes that community workers should know. This episode features civil lawyer, Kyla, speaking about changes to the NDIS. Listen to our other episodes in this series: Criminal...
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Criminal law wrapped - what's new in 2024
What's new in the law in 2024? In this mini-series, specialist lawyers at Legal Aid NSW discuss key legal changes that community workers should know. This episode features criminal lawyers, Hayley and Helen, discussing major changes around domestic violence including coercive control, domestic...
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Family law wrapped – what’s new in 2024
What's new in the law in 2024? In this mini-series, Natalie chats to specialist lawyers at Legal Aid NSW about key legal changes that community workers should know. This episode features family lawyer, Cailey, speaking about parenting arrangements, property settlement and changing a child's name....
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‘Til the violence ends – Episode 2: Domestic violence and tenancy
This is the second episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. We will explore the legal issues people experience, the services available to provide support and speak to a wide range of people working in the sector. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on...
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'Til the violence ends – Episode 1: Introduction to series and WDVCAP
This is the first episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. We will explore the legal issues people experience, the services available to provide support and speak to a wide range of people working in the sector. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on...
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Not afraid – the story of an elder abuse survivor
In this special episode, Sasha and Lynn from Legal Aid NSW's Elder Abuse Service, chat to Peg, an elder abuse survivor, about her experience and getting legal help. If you or anyone you know is experiencing elder abuse, contact the Elder Abuse Service on (02) 4324 5611 or via Legal Aid NSW's team...
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Share a story, stop a scam
This week marks Scams Awareness Week. The theme is 'Share a story, stop a scam', to encourage Australians to speak up and report scams. Learn more about Scams Awareness Week: www.scamwatch.gov.au Read Legal Aid NSW's information about cyber safety Watch Legal Aid NSW's webinar about scams Report…
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Visa cancellation - what it means for people in prison
This episode was originally recorded for our Law Matters podcast for people in prison. If you work with people in prison or other people who are on a visa, this episode may be relevant to you. We've included tips for community and support workers. Legal Aid NSW has an Immigration Service which is…
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Coercive control - what you need to know
In this short episode, we give a rundown of the new coercive control criminal offence and why it's important for all community workers to understand this new law. Subscribe to our Law for Community Workers Alert and follow this podcast to be the first to know about upcoming training and…
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Workplace sexual harassment and discrimination
What is sexual harassment at work? What is discrimination? How can community workers help clients who have experienced sexual harassment and/or discrimination at work? In this episode, Yasmine from the Community Legal Education team joins Katja from the Respect at Work Legal Service for a run…
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 2 - North Coast Community Housing – Together Homes
This is Part 2 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing...
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What is elder abuse?
June 15 marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In this short episode, we highlight what elder abuse is and give a preview of a special episode on the topic that we have coming up. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, contact 1800RESPECT. Call text 0458 737 732, chat...
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 7 - Aboriginal Women Leaving Custody Project
This is Part 7 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing...
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 6 - Prisoners Entering or Leaving Custody
This is Part 6 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing...
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Care and protection in NSW – what’s new?
In this episode, Legal Aid NSW family lawyers Sarah and Claudia will explain what’s new in Care and Protection in NSW including: Reforms that started on 15 November 2023 around ‘active efforts’ that need to be made by DCJ Changes that started in November 2022 around presumptions to remove…
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 5 - Rachel’s Story
This is Part 5 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing...
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Rostered On: Employment Rights Legal Service
In this episode, Stephanie Hawes from Legal Aid NSW chats to Madeleine Causbrook from the Employment Rights Legal Service about their service and a case study on sexual harassment in the workplace. Legal services: Employment Rights Legal Service: www.erls.org.au and 02 8004 3270 Kingsford Legal...
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 4 - Homelessness in veterans
This is Part 4 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing...
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Pay increases on 1 July 2023 – are you affected?
On 1 July 2023 a number of employment law changes commenced, including an increase to the National Minimum Wage. In this episode, Giles from Legal Aid NSW’s employment law team, describes: some of the most significant changes, how to check if you’re getting paid the correct amount (use this tool...
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The Whys and Woes of Making a Will - NSW Trustee and Guardian June 2023
Your Will is an important legal document outlining your wishes for when you pass away. It details: who you want to receive your assets who you want to receive specific personal and heirloom items any religious or cultural arrangements for your funeral who you want as a legal guardian for any...
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 3 - Homelessness in older women
This is Part 3 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing...
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Strata for Starters - Marrickville LC Strata Collective Sales and Advocacy Service
Strata Collective Sales and Advocacy Service This episode talks about being a tenant in a strata managed property and being an owner living in a strata managed property. Marrickville Legal Centre offers free legal advice and assistance to the community of the inner-west, south-west, southern...
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Spotlight On Australia’s Animal Defenders Office
The Animal Defenders Office (ADO) is a national non-profit community legal centre that specialises in animal law. The ADO was incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory in late 2013. In 2017 we were formally recognised and accredited by the Australian National Association of Community Legal...
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On the ground at South West Sydney Legal Fair
In this episode, we visit the South West Sydney Legal fair and chat to different organisations about the things you should know about their service and the ways that community workers can make referrals. The South West Sydney Legal Fair is a free legal information event hosted by Legal Aid NSW…
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Spotlight On The Environmental Defenders Office
What they do: Protect Country and culture Protect habitats and wildlife Tackle climate change Sustainable water sharing Promote healthy communities Defending the defenders They run bold and ground-breaking environmental cases to protect our natural world. They can help you and your community use...
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Spotlight On The Welfare Rights Centre
The Welfare Rights Centre opened its doors in 1983 as part of the community legal centre movement in Australia that began in response to scarcity of affordable legal assistance available to marginalised members of society. Originally co-located with Redfern Legal Centre, the Centre opened its own...
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Spotlight On The Financial Rights Legal Centre
Financial Rights Legal Centre is a specialist centre providing free financial counselling and legal advice to help people resolve financial difficulties and disputes with credit and debt, banking, bankruptcy, debt collection or insurance problems. We offer our services through 4 telephone…
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Electing a fine with Mid North Coast Legal Centre
In this episode of our Law for Community Worker podcast series we talk with Madi from the Mid North Coast Legal Centre about the consequences of making a court election when you receive a fine. Madi also talks about other options available to people when they receive a fine and why court electing...
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Supreme Court COVID fines challenge case
In this episode, Stephanie Hawes explores a recent case run by Redfern Legal Centre where the validity of some COVID fines issued by New South Wales Police was examined. We hear from the senior lawyer Sam Lee about the legal aspects of the case as well as the outcome and its effect on the...
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Spotlight On Inner City Community Legal Centre Sex Workers Legal Service
The Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) is a non-profit community based legal centre located in Kings Cross, NSW. The centre has been providing FREE legal services to residents in the inner city, surrounding areas Northern Beaches, and LGBTIQ Communities since 1980. Areas Serviced: Areas Serviced -...
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Spotlight On The Shopfront Youth Legal Service
The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre provides free legal assistance for homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 25 and under. We are based in inner Sydney but can also help young people outside this area. The Shopfront was established in 1993 and is operated jointly by Herbert Smith Freehills,...
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Advance Care Planning Australia
Be Open. Be Ready. Be Heard. Advance care planning involves planning for your future health care. It enables you to make some decisions now about the health care you would or would not like to receive if you were to become seriously ill and unable to communicate your preferences or make treatment...
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Spotlight On the Australian Centre for Disability Law
The Australian Centre for Disability Law (ACDL) was set up in 1994 as a specialist Community Legal Centre, working towards a world where people with disabilities are able to participate in all aspects of life. Our vision is of a society in which persons with disability live with dignity, and in...
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Your Rights Dealing with Debt Collection Agencies - Financial Rights Legal Centre
Financial Rights Legal Centre is a specialist legal centre providing advice for anyone in financial distress. They are a Community Legal Centre based in NSW, but offering legal advice and financial counselling across Australia. We focus particularly on assisting low-income, marginalised or...
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New Year. No Debt: Budgeting, Debt and Credit Reports
The Financial Counsellor role sits within the Consumer Law Team, and the Financial Counsellor is available to receive referrals from the Civil Law division A Financial Counsellor can: Assess a client’s financial situation and advise on possible solutions. Make financial hardship applications,...
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Spotlight On Inner City Legal Centre Trans & Gender Diverse Legal Service
This episode is being released on the International Transgender day of Visibility, Friday March 31st 2023 to celebrate and support Trans and Gender Diverse people in our lives and communities. The Inner City Legal Centre, in partnership with Dentons, offer the Trans and Gender Diverse Legal…
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Spotlight On Immigration Rights and Advice Centre (IARC)
The Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) is a specialist, not-for-profit community legal centre (CLC) with over 35 years’ experience in migration law and policy. IARC’s vision is for a fair and just immigration system for everyone, regardless of means. IARC assists migrants experiencing...
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