Law for Community Workers

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 vulnerability in NSW by providing free legal information, advice, and casework services.

Our clients are financially disadvantaged, come from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and often speak little or no English. Many experience multiple layers of disadvantage including homelessness, low education levels, and disability. They have often experienced torture or trauma. Almost half of our clients have experienced, or are at risk of, family violence.

IARC also provides community legal education (CLE) services, undertakes law reform and policy activities, and collaborates with other organisations in the legal and social justice/human rights sector on individual matters and systemic issues.

 

Website: Free immigration advice | IARC | Immigration Advice and Rights Centre **Subscribe to the email updates on the homepage***

Referrals: Referrals | Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (iarc.org.au)

Community Legal Education: Legal Education | Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (iarc.org.au)

IARC's Lunchtime Immigration Series: IARC's Lunchtime Immigration Series (2023) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

 

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Seniors Rights Service is a community organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of older people, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

We provide free and confidential advice, aged care advocacy and support, and legal advice to seniors across New South Wales.

Your rights. Your voice. Free and confidential.

Telephone: 1800 424 079  |  02 9281 3600

Website: Protecting the rights of older people - Seniors Rights Service

Email: [email protected]

Information Sessions: https://seniorsrightsservice.org.au/information/information-sessions/

Newsletter: Newsletters - Seniors Rights Service

Subscribe: Seniors Rights Service (list-manage.com)

Facebook: Seniors Rights Service - Home | Facebook

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Seniors_Rights

 

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The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence

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Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.

The Homeless Persons’ Legal Service (HPLS) provides people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with practical legal assistance. Informed by our casework and consumer feedback, we also address causes of homelessness through strategic engagement and policy advocacy with government and service providers.

They have recently launched the Women’s Homelessness Prevention Service (WHPS), which aims to help women at risk of homelessness, particularly women experiencing domestic and family violence.

You can visit the HPLS website here: Homelessness (HPLS) | Public Interest Advocacy Centre (piac.asn.au) or call them on: (02) 8898 6545 or Email on: [email protected]

You can find the referral form here: 22.05.24-HPLS-Referral-Form.docx (live.com)

You can find all the outreach locations using this link: Clinic times & locations | Public Interest Advocacy Centre (piac.asn.au)

You can read more about the Street Care Team here: StreetCare | Public Interest Advocacy Centre (piac.asn.au)

You can Subscribe to the PIAC Newsletter here: Subscribe | Public Interest Advocacy Centre (piac.asn.au)

 

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Acknowledgments

The music in our Law for Community Workers podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.

Justice Support Centre is a community organisation that provides free services to the community. We support people in South West Sydney with legal issues, as well as women and children affected by domestic and family violence in South West Sydney, City of Sydney, Inner West and Waverley.

We offer free legal advice over the phone for broad range of legal problems for people living in South West Sydney.

For people with significant need, we may also offer free or reduced-cost legal representation and assistance. Not everyone qualifies for this kind of support. We may be able to resolve your issue with quick advice and then we can discuss if you need further assistance.

Our solicitors can support you to navigate the legal system, understand your rights and make informed choices to improve your situation.

Website: Justice Support Centre

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: (02) 9601 7777

LinkdIn: Justice Support Centre | LinkedIn

FaceBook: Facebook

Twitter: Profile / Twitter

Subscribe to Newsletter: https://drct-swslc.prod.supporterhub.net/pages/newsletter-sign-up

 

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Acknowledgments

The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts

This is Part 1 of a new 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 homelessness.

In this first episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Mary Lovelock from Legal Aid’s Elder Abuse Service based on the Central Coast and lower Hunter region, about homelessness and its causes in older people.

There is useful information in this episode about how community workers working with older clients can support and refer those clients for legal help.

 

Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode.

Legal Aid services and resources for older people:

Legal Aid NSW, Elder Abuse Service Ph. (02) 4324 5611

Elder Abuse Service - Legal Aid NSW

LawAccess 1800 888 529

Seniors Rights Service: Ph. 02 9281 3600

Seniors Rights Service offers free legal advice on many legal issues to older people in NSW, as well as a comprehensive referral service. We offer general legal advice, as well as advice on retirement villages and strata living.

https://seniorsrightsservice.org.au/

Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline 1800 628 221

https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/resources/statistics/ageing-and-disability-abuse-helpline

Lifeline 13 11 14

Older Women’s Network Ph.02 9519 8044

https://ownnsw.org.au/

https://ownnsw.org.au/our-work/elder-abuse/

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Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW

Please send questions, comments and feedback to [email protected]

The Employment Law Service is a specialist service of Legal Aid NSW. We provide free legal advice, assistance and representation for workers with employment law problems.

We provide employment law advice in our offices that provide civil law advice throughout NSW. We also have dedicated employment law advice sessions on fixed dates.

You should call first to check that we can help you and make an appointment.

If you are not sure which office to contact call LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529.

Who we can help? We can help many types of workers, including:

full time/part time  workers

casual workers

government workers

younger and older workers

contractors

workers on visas

 

Legal Aid Website: Employment Law Services - Legal Aid NSW

Request a CLE: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/workshops/request-a-talk

Wages Resources: Ripped off - Legal Aid NSW

Fair Work Commission: Fair Work Commission | Australia's national workplace relations tribunal (fwc.gov.au)

Fair Work Ombudsman Links:

Casual employees - Fair Work Ombudsman

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/awards

https://calculate.fairwork.gov.au/FindYourAward

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Acknowledgments

The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts

Kingsford Legal Centre is part of the UNSW Sydney Faculty of Law & Justice and provides a number of clinical legal education programs to its students. KLC's lawyers, volunteers and students help over 1,500 local community members each year with problems such as domestic violence, discrimination, housing, employment, criminal law, credit and debt, fines and victim’s compensation.

The Sexual Harassment Legal Service works across a range of areas, including:

Legal advice, assistance and representation to people who have or are experiencing sexual harassment;

Community legal education aimed at preventing sexual harassment and empowering people to speak up when it happens. This education is focused on a wide range of audiences, from high school and university students to community legal centres, pro bono lawyers and community workers;

Law reform work to advocate for better legal protections for people who experience sexual harassment. This work aims to improve how the law and institutions deal with sexual harassment and draws on the direct experience of our clients;

Leading cultural and institutional change. KLC is a leader in the conversation within legal institutions and with the next generation of lawyers about sexual harassment in the profession.

Website: Kingsford Legal Centre - UNSW Sydney

Email: [email protected]

Discrimination Law Line: 1300 722 795

Subscribe to e-bulletin: KINGSFORD LEGAL CENTRE (list-manage.com)

Publications: Publications | Kingsford Legal Centre - UNSW Sydney

Twitter: Kingsford Legal Centre (@kingsfordlegal) / Twitter

 

Acknowledgments

The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.

Overspending at Christmas can be the worst start to new year for a lot of people. In this episode we speak with two of Legal Aid’s Financial Counselors about some of the spending traps people can fall into at Christmas and give some information about tools and services available for people to gain control over their spending.

Jeanine is from the Civil Law Service for Aboriginal Communities or ‘CLSAC’. We are a service of Legal Aid NSW. CLSAC goes to communities in NSW and visits Aboriginal women in custody. The majority of CLSAC staff are Aboriginal people.

Baryulgil

Maclean

Brewarrina

Mt Druitt

Lake Cargelligo

Batemans Bay

Malabugilmah

Condobolin

Tabulam

 

Bodalla

Mogo

Coraki

Toomelah

 

Boggabilla

Moree

Dareton

Wallaga Lake

 

Bourke

Moruya

East Dubbo

Yamba

 

CLSAC goes to these communities:

 

Sharon is a member of the Consumer team in our Civil Law division.

Both CLSAC and the Consumer team are a part of the Civil Law division of Legal Aid NSW.

The civil law practice helps resolve legal issues that impact on people's everyday lives such as debts, unpaid fines, discrimination, tenancy issues, Centrelink disputes and more. Our focus is on helping people to resolve legal issues as early as possible.

Budgeting tools: https://moneysmart.gov.au/

Law Access: 1300 888 529 debt and credit (nsw.gov.au)

CLSAC (Jeanine): 1800 793 017 and 02 9219 5057

Consumer Team (Sharon): [email protected]

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Financial Rights Legal Centre: Financial Rights Legal Centre - Advice and advocacy for consumers in financial stress.

Acknowledgments

The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts

RACS Mission: To achieve Justice and Dignity for and with Refugees through dedicated legal services and advocacy.

RACS is a strong, independent public voice for the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum. We assist people of all nationalities, religions, and sexual and gender identities.

In 1987, RACS quietly opened its doors with very few staff but with very big ambitions to provide access to crucial legal support for people seeking asylum in Australia.

For 35 years, thousands of courageous people from all corners of the world have walked through our doors. They have been welcomed and supported by hundreds of committed staff, passionate legal students and thousands of volunteers. Many of these refugees now live happy, safe and secure lives alongside us, as part of our communities.

 

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Email: [email protected]

Telephone: (02) 8355 7227.

Website: RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service

Subscribe to the newsletter: Subscribe — RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service

Upcoming events: Events — RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service

 

Disclaimer: All information provided is correct at the time of release and is information only.

 

Acknowledgments

The music in our Law for Community Workers podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.

The HIV AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is a not-for-profit, specialist community legal centre, and the only one of its kind in Australia.

They tackle the severe stigma and discrimination associated with HIV by providing specialist services to vulnerable people living with HIV and viral Hepatitis in Australia. They provide free and comprehensive legal assistance (within operational guidelines) to people in NSW with HIV or Hepatitis-related legal matters.

HALC also provides volunteer placements for law students, particularly those undertaking their practical legal training (PLT) requirement prior to admission as a legal practitioner.

 

HALC Website:

https://halc.org.au

HALC Facebook:

HIV AIDS Legal Centre - Home | Facebook

HALC Insta:

HIV AIDS Legal Centre (@halcnsw) • Instagram photos and videos

HALC Twitter:

https://twitter.com/halcNSW 

 

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For any questions about this or any other episode in our series, please email: [email protected] 

 

Acknowledgments

The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Legal Aid NSW has met all our legal copyright and intellectual property obligations in the preparation of these podcasts.