This podcast will give community and health workers information to help them support clients who are working in unsafe workplaces or being asked to perform unsafe work. You will hear from Safework NSW who will give you information to help you identify particular groups of workers who are at risk and how Safework NSW can assist them.  You will also hear from a lawyer from the Legal Aid NSW Employment law team who will talk about how employment and discrimination laws can be used to protect vulnerable workers and give you information to help you refer your clients for legal advice.

This episode was produced by Audiocraft's Nicole Curby

REFERRALS AND INFORMATION

Safework NSW

SafeWork NSW 13 10 50 

The Speak up App to report unsafe work- (confidentially if you wish)

Young worker etoolkit: a range of resources to support young workers’ safety.  There are 4 sections:  for young workers, employers, educators,  and parents and guardians

The getting support at work pocket guide     :  translated in Arabic, Chinese(simplified), Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay and Vietnamese.

The basics your rights at work   Other languages are on the webpage

At Risk worker strategy  Other languages are on the webpage

Translated Resources Hub available translated resources

Legal Aid NSW

LawAccess NSW 1300 888529

Legal Aid NSW website  for an advice service

Employment Problems? Spot the Signs fact sheet

Ripped off- Your Rights about unpaid wages and entitlements at work

Request a talk for your newly arrived client group: “My rights at work – Australian law and you”

Other

Fair Work Ombudsman: information and advice about workplace rights and obligations

Workers compensation Independent Review office helps injured workers deal with insurers

State Insurance Regulatory Authority - information about workplace injuries

Unions NSW  information about trade unions

'Hard conversations' is a 6 part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse.

In this second episode we will hear from:

Barry Duncan(BJ); an Aboriginal Access Worker with the Central Coast Community Legal Centre, and also the Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council who will talk about his work with Elders;

Scott Hawkins - manager of the Aboriginal Service Unit at Legal Aid NSW who will talk about things community organisations can do to engage with Aboriginal communities, and

Terri a First Nations Elder from the Central Coast, who talks about the complexities of abuse. 

Throughout this series you will hear from lots of different people about their understanding of elder abuse, the ways they think about it in their communities and how we can start to address it together.

There is no one right answer, there are lots of things we can do to help people who may be experiencing or are at risk of elder abuse and we will talk about some of them.

This series has been made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre. 

Other episodes of hard conversations:

Ep1: Talking about elder abuse

Ep3: Working with CALD communities

Ep4: Engaging with diverse communities

Ep5: Rural and regional communities

Ep6: Dr Kay Patterson Age Discrimination Commissioner

Referrals and more information

Legal Aid NSW 1300 888 529 and Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service (Central Coast) 02 4324 5611

Central Coast Community Legal Centre 02 4353 4988

Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council – 02 4351 2930

NSW Aboriginal Land Councils – 02 9689 4444

Mingaletta - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation – 02 4324 7515

Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221

Seniors Rights Service NSW 1800 424 079

Seniors Rights Service Reconciliation Action Plan 

ConnectAbility – 02 4962 1000

OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 700 600

Elder abuse support and mediation service - Relationships Australia 1300 364 277

Staying home leaving violence

1800 respect - 1800 737 732

COTA NSW – 1800 449 102

Carers NSW - 1800 242 636

https://www.compass.info/– resources and support directory

LawAccess

Speak my language: A community radio project from the Ethnic Communities Council

Settlement Services International and Northern Settlement Services 49 693 399 43 343 877(Central Coast)

If you need an interpreter, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.

Music produced by Gambirra. 

Edited by Jessica Sullivan Legal Aid NSW

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

'Hard conversations' is a 6 part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse.

In this first episode we will hear about elder abuse from social workers, community workers and lawyers from the Central Coast Elder Abuse Service (Legal Aid NSW) and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre,  who share their knowledge and experience.  What they talk about is relevant for anyone who wants to understand more about elder abuse. 

You will hear from:

Tracy Jackson- Social Worker Central Coast elder abuse service

Bobbi Murray - Aboriginal Access Worker Central Coast Community Legal Centre

Barry (BJ ) Duncan- Aboriginal Access Worker Central Coast Community Legal Centre/ Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council

Mary Lovelock - Lawyer Central Coast elder abuse service

Tanya Chapman - Lawyer Central Coast elder abuse unit

Throughout this series you will hear from lots of different people about their understanding of elder abuse, the ways they think about it in their communities and how we can start to address it together.

There is no one right answer - there are lots of things we can do to help people who may be experiencing or are at risk of elder abuse and we will talk about some of them.

This series has been made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre. 

Other episodes of hard conversations:

Ep2: Working with first nations communities

Ep3: Working with CALD communities

Ep4: Engaging with diverse communities

Ep5: Rural and regional communities

Ep6: Dr Kay Patterson Age Discrimination Commissioner

Referrals and more information

Legal Aid NSW 1300 888 529 and Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service (Central Coast) 02 4324 5611

Central Coast Community Legal Centre 02 4353 4988

Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221

Seniors Rights Service NSW 1800 424 079

OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 237 981

Connect Ability – 02 4962 1000

Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council – 02 4351 2930

NSW Aboriginal Land Councils – 02 9689 4444

Mingaletta - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation – 02 4324 7515

Elder abuse support and mediation service - Relationships Australia 1300 364 277

Staying home leaving violence

1800 respect - 1800 737 732

COTA NSW – 1800 449 102

Carers NSW - 1800 242 636

Compass- Guiding action on elder abuse -resources and support directory

LawAccess

Speak my language: A community radio project from the Ethnic Communities Council

Settlement Services International and Northern Settlement Services 49 693 399 43 343 877(Central Coast)

Settlement Services International and Northern Settlement Services 49 693 399 43 343 877(Central Coast)

Lifeline   131114   Beyond Blue  1300 22 4636

If you need an interpreter, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.

Music produced by Gambirra 

Edited by Jessica Sullivan Legal Aid NSW

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

In Robodebt Part 2 Legal Aid NSW civil lawyer, Nicola Cannon gives you an update on the latest developments on robodebt.

Find out about:

what the Government’s announcement that it will refund robodebts means for your clients

Who will and won’t receive a refund

How to make sure clients who are eligible for refunds receive them

The Gordon Legal Class Action on Robodebt

Where clients can go for help

Referrals

To speak with Centrelink about a robodebt:

Centrelink compliance division — call: 1800 086 400 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Centrelink repayments division — call: 1800 076 072 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

To get legal advice:

Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service.

Legal Aid NSW social security service

Welfare Rights Centre

Call LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529

To register your interest for the class action:

Gordon Legal — Register your interest for the class action: https://register.robodebtclassaction.com.au/registration/

 

More information

Services Australia website - Information about refunds for the income compliance program: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/information-about-refunds-income-compliance-program

Victoria Legal Aid robodebt page: https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/find-legal-answers/centrelink/robodebts ‘

Economic Justice Australia – robodebt fact sheet: http://ejaustralia.org.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/Robodebts.pdf

Gordon Legal FAQ’s: https://gordonlegal.com.au/robodebt-class-action/robodebt-faqs/

In this shortcut episode we hear from Judith from the Legal Aid NSW Client Service Unit explaining the new Legal Aid NSW Grants Tracker.

Referrals and more information:

Legal Aid NSW news article about the Grants Tracker: https://news.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/legal-aid-news---august-2020

Apply for legal aid: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/get-legal-help/applying-for-legal-aid

https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/41184/Legal-Aid-NSW-Application-Form_Fillable_Aug2020.pdf

https://publications.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/PublicationsResourcesService/PublicationImprints/Files/253.pdf

Legal aid Application forms and brochures can be order from Publications: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/order-a-publication

Helping your client tell their story to the court. The important role of support workers in the criminal justice system.

In this episode we speak to a Legal Aid NSW Criminal lawyer and 3 support workers helping women, young people and people with cognitive impairment in the criminal justice system. We learn about their tips about ways to provide support to achieve the best court outcome for clients.

Referrals and more information:

Legal Aid NSW – Court, Police and Crime Publications

Legal Aid NSW – Find a local office and advice service

Legal Aid NSW – Help at Court - Duty lawyers

Legal Aid NSW - Children’s Legal Service and Youth Hotline

Rosa Coordinated Care (ROCC) – support service for women returning to live in the Shoalhaven after being in custody or rehabilitation

Shopfront Youth Legal Centre – legal factsheets for young people and youth workers

IDRS - Justice Advocacy Service

Justice Advocacy Service Law for Community Workers webinar – December 2020

NSW Justice – So you have to go to Court! resource kit for people with cognitive impairment

Legal Aid NSW - Law Check-Up – tool for helping your clients identify their legal problems

In this episode, we speak to Christina Alkhamisi, Civil Solicitor, who answers some frequently asked questions from Community Worker who work with Refugee communities on the COVID-19 changes. She provides us with a clear summary of Public Health Order fines, Centrelink and Immigration changes, and information about where to get more information and help for your clients.

Referrals and more information

LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 or visit

Legal Aid NSW Refugee Service 87136725 or visit https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/civil-law/refugee-service

Visit the Legal Aid NSWwebsite to find a local advice service.

For more information on Work and Development orders, please visit the Legal Aid website at https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/factsheets-and-resources/covid-19/covid-19-public-health-orders-what-do-i-need-to-know

For more information on COVID changes, please visit the LawAccess website at https://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/Pages/news-articles/covid19.aspx

For more information on Centrelink changes please see Legal Aid’s ‘Centrelink in the Time of COVID-19 Podcast’ or visit the Centrelink website.

Centrelink’s dedicated COVID-19 page — this website is being regularly updated.

If you need an interpreter, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.

In this episode, specifically targeted at refugees, we speak to Christina Alkhamisi, Civil Solicitor, who answers some frequently asked questions from people have contacted the Legal Aid Refugee Service on the COVID-19 changes. She provides us with a clear summary of Public Health Order fines, Centrelink and Immigration changes, and information about where to get help.

 Referrals and more information

LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 or visit

Legal Aid NSW Refugee Service 87136725 or visit https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/civil-law/refugee-service

Visit the Legal Aid NSWwebsite to find a local advice service.

For more information on Work and Development orders, please visit the Legal Aid website at https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/factsheets-and-resources/covid-19/covid-19-public-health-orders-what-do-i-need-to-know

For more information on COVID changes, please visit the LawAccess website at https://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/Pages/news-articles/covid19.aspx

For more information on Centrelink changes please see Legal Aid’s ‘Centrelink in the Time of COVID-19 Podcast’ or visit the Centrelink website.

Centrelink’s dedicated COVID-19 page — this website is being regularly updated.

If you need an interpreter, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.

This is important information for people who are likely to be the victim of a public threat or witness a public threat. Listen and find out more about what we can all do to stop public threats.

In this episode we find out about the Stop Public Threats campaign launch by the NSW Attorney General on 25 May 2020. The campaign will educate the community about Section 93Z of the Crimes Act. This section makes it an offence to threaten or incite violence against another person or a group of persons because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status or HIV/AIDS status.

Referrals and more information

Report an incident:

When it is happening: Call Triple Zero 000

At other times: Call the Police Assistance Line 131 444

Visit the website: stoppublicthreats.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Request a workshop on the topic 

LawAccess website

LawAccess legal information line: 1300 88 529

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This episode was recorded in November and December 2019.  The statistics quoted by some of the people interviewed relate to that time.

In May 2020 there is approximately $850 million of fines debt in NSW and the WDO Program sponsors have assisted people to clear over $200 million of fines debt since it started in 2011.

 Links and referrals

Legal Aid NSW – Work and Development Order Service web page

Legal Aid NSW – Work and Development Order Service publications – search under Money, Debt & Fines

Revenue NSW – Work and Development Order Guidelines

Revenue NSW – Become a Work and Development Order Sponsor

Revenue NSW – Find a Work and Development Order Sponsor

Revenue NSW Advocacy Hotline – Become an Advocate to speak to Revenue NSW about your client’s fines

Revenue NSW WDO Hotline – 1300 478 879

Legal Aid NSW Youtube Channel – Fines and WDOs Playlist

Legal Aid NSW Law for Community Workers on the go podcast about the WDO Service

Law Check-Up – help your client to find out what legal problems they have, including fines

 

This episode was produced by Audiocraft's Nicole Curby