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In this Shortcut episode, we chat to Julianne Elliott, a Senior Solicitor from Legal Aid NSW who specialises in educating young people about the law. She provides a brief overview of NSW's new sexual consent laws, her experiences working with young people and what community workers can do to learn more about the reforms.  Download the factsheet: https://publications.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/PublicationsResourcesService/PublicationImprints/Files/1038.pdf Make No Doubt: DCJ's campaign for young people: https://www.makenodoubt.dcj.nsw.gov.au/ Request a talk by a Legal Aid NSW lawyer: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/workshops/request-a-talk Support services  If you or someone you know has been impacted by the content of this episode, you’re not alone. To speak with someone who is trained to help, call one of the following support services. 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au 1800RESPECT is a national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Available 24/7. NSW Sexual Violence Helpline 1800 424 017 fullstop.org.au NSW Sexual Violence Helpline provides support for anyone in NSW impacted by sexual assault (including friends, families and supporters). Available 24/7. Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491 ntv.org.au Call the Men’s Referral Service if you are worried about your own behaviour and looking for support.Lifeline 13 11 14 Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.     Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/r7ZX5hxd9Y5UkOO1eG-fjmxnw_wSubmit your legal question for us to answer in our next episode: https://forms.gle/mEgMNnFUPrDW7oGR7  

In the spotlight for Law Week is Hume Riverina Community Legal Service. We chat to Debbie about their important services and what they have planned for Law Week. Find out more about their service by visiting - https://www.hrcls.org.au/

In the spotlight for Law Week is Richmond Tweed Regional Library. We chat to Michael about important services in Lismore and what they have planned for Law Week. Find out more about their events by visiting - https://rtrl.nsw.gov.au/cp_themes/default/events_list.asp

In the spotlight for Law Week is Randwick City Library We chat to Nicola about Randwick City Library's important services and what they have planned for Law Week. Find out more about Randwick City Library by visiting: https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/library   Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/GlXKlhn68nvzjRIraxODIaAyy10

In the spotlight for Law Week is Marrickville Legal Centre. We chat to Tu about Marrickville Legal Centre's important services and what they have planned for Law Week, including a special Lunch & Learn series just for Community Workers.  Lunch & Learn for Community Workers: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/607632192642bb282c2cc2fe/t/628319c61451524c086d252c/1652758982857/2MLC+Free+Law+Week+Webinars+for+Community+Workers.pdf  Lunch & Learn for community and clients: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/607632192642bb282c2cc2fe/t/628319dbe69bb37f40c74ef6/1652759003785/1MLC+Free+Law+Week+Webinars.pdf   Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/RZkd0uFuqbCaPQSE3dJGi6lZSao  

In the spotlight for Law Week is Macarthur Legal Centre. We chat to Melissa about Mac Legal's important services and what they have planned for Law Week. Find out more about their Wills for Everyone event: https://www.lawweeknsw.org.au/event-schedule/ndis-campbelltown Macarthur Legal Centre website: https://maclegal.net.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacarthurLegalCentre1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MacarthurLegal1?lang=en

In the spotlight for Law Week is Western Sydney Community Legal Centre. We chat to Caitlin about WSCLC's important services and what they have planned for Law Week. Find out more about all of their events by visiting: https://www.wsclc.org.au/coming-up-nsw-law-week/ From Western Sydney Community Legal Centre: "Law Week NSW 2022 is happening between 16-22 May. WSCLC has prepared a series of events for the community to participate and learn more about our legal systems and issues. Starting on 16 May, WSCLC is delivering a talk about legal problem-spotting for community workers. All community and social workers are welcome to join this free online event. The talk will discuss on identifying common legal issues, recognising free legal services available in the community and learning about effective free referral to a free legal service. The event will be held from 1pm-2pm through Zoom. Register your interest here today! With social media becoming the dominate communication platform, WSCLC recognises the rising legal issues involving the increasing use of social media in recent years. Join us on Wednesday 18 May to know more on how to use social media safely and avoid potential legal problems. You can join us either through Zoom or meet us at Headspace in Castle Hill from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Click here to register your interest! Our Multicultural Legal Service is also holding three face to face and online talks on “Safe Relationships” on the 17, 24 and 26 May. Come meet us and know more about achieving a healthy relationship and what to do if issues arise: Tuesday 17 May 2022 from 11:30am – 12:30pm at Auburn Library Tuesday 24 May from 11:30am – 12:30pm at Granville Library Thursday 26 May from 11:30am – 12:30pm at Merrylands Library If you would like to join us on Zoom, register through following links: Tuesday 17 May 2022 from 11:30am – 12:30pm Tuesday 24 May from 11:30am – 12:30pm Thursday 26 May from 11:30am – 12:30pm Our Multicultural Legal Service will also run a free legal advice clinic at each location before every talk. Discuss your issues with one of our solicitors from 9:30am – 11:30am. Click below to register: Auburn Library, Tuesday 17 May from 9:30am – 11:30am Granville Library, Tuesday 24 May from 9:30am – 11:30am Merrylands Library, Thursday 26 May from 9:30am – 11:30am   All events are free to join. We hope to see you there!"Transcript of this episode: https://otter.ai/u/8pVDj3Ixz440r-d7BUebsaMNhuM  

This is the sixth episode in our series called “Renting Matters”, which explores all aspects of tenancy and other living arrangements in NSW. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales (“TU”) and Legal Aid NSW. In this episode, “Full house”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to guests about living in share houses or boarding house, the laws that apply and where to get help if you have a problem.  Bridget speaks to Amanda, Solicitor in Redfern Legal Centre’s Tenancy and Housing Service.  Bridget also speaks to Beverly, Chair of the Older Women’s Network, about whether these living arrangements work for older women. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can help clients in these living situations. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Tenants’ Union of New South Wales tenants.org.au - Look for the tile called Share houses, boarders and lodgers. You can also enter your or your client’s postcode at the bottom of the pages of the Tenants’ Union website to find your closest local tenancy service. On the Tenants’ Union website and on Redfern Legal Centre’s website are these fact sheets and resources:   Share houses: https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/share-housing-survival-guide-nsw https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-15-share-housing https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-18-transfer-and-sub-letting https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/lockout-sharehousing https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/lockout-threat https://sharehousing.org/   Boarders and lodgers https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/guide-boarding-houses-and-law https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-14-boarders-and-lodgers https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-27-boarding-houses-act https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/lockout-threat https://rlc.org.au/publication/boarding-houses-and-law-legal-guide-for-people-nsw   Goods left behind https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-25-goods-left-behind https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/return-of-goods International students https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/redfern-legal-centres-international-student-guide-share-housing https://rlc.org.au/our-services/international-students https://youtu.be/2699Zg-clms Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/KuFep6W6U1km3mkyKBoNk80XtOw Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

This is an extra episode in our series called “Renting Matters” to give advice and information to people living in residential land lease communities who have experienced a disaster. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales (“TU”) and Legal Aid NSW. In this episode, “Residential Land Lease communities after a disaster”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Paul Smyth, Solicitor in Tenants’ Union of NSW residential land lease communities section. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Legal Aid NSW has a specialist Disaster Response Legal Service https://disasterhelp.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ You can call for help on 1800 801 529 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.   Disaster Recovery Centres: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/floods/recovery-centres   Tenants’ Union of New South Wales tenants.org.au – You can also enter your or your client’s postcode at the bottom of the pages of the Tenants’ Union website to find your closest local tenancy service. Fact sheets for people living in Residential Land Lease Communities on the Tenants’ Union website: Look for the green tile Land Lease Communities Noticeboard. For tenants in RLLC: https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/tenants-land-lease-communities https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/tenants-rights-responsibilities About the Local Govt Act & Regulations https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-approvals-and-maps https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-homes-structures https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-sites-distances-setbacks   There is a Disaster Recovery Centre being established for people living in residential land lease communities on on the site of the old Cudgen Leagues Club.   Financial Rights Legal Centre The Insurance Law Service provides advice and advocacy for consumers in financial stress. Insurance Law Service: https://insurancelaw.org.au/   Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/TtPmydCk9kH3uCdfcqQpwGidekw Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

This is an extra episode in our series called “Renting Matters” to give advice and information to tenants who have experienced a disaster. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales (“TU”) and Legal Aid NSW. In this episode, “Tenants rights and obligations after a disaster”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Brendan Ross, Coordinator of the Northern Rivers Tenants Advice & Advocacy Service and to Grant Arbuthnot, Principal Solicitor of the Tenants’ Union of NSW. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Legal Aid NSW has a specialist Disaster Response Legal Service https://disasterhelp.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ You can call for help on 1800 801 529 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.   Disaster Recovery Centres: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/floods/recovery-centres   Tenants’ Union of New South Wales tenants.org.au – You can also enter your or your client’s postcode at the bottom of the pages of the Tenants’ Union website to find your closest local tenancy service. On the Tenants’ Union website are these fact sheets and resources for tenants: https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-22-disaster-damage https://www.tenants.org.au/news/legal-help-flood-affected-communities https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/natural-disasters https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-06-repairs-and-maintenance https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-24-mould https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-03-bond   Fact sheets for people living in Residential Land Lease Communities on the Tenants’ Union website: Look for the green tile Land Lease Communities Noticeboard. For tenants in RLLC: https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/tenants-land-lease-communities https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/tenants-rights-responsibilities About the Local Govt Act & Regulations https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-approvals-and-maps https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-homes-structures https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-sites-distances-setbacks   There is a Disaster Recovery Centre being established for people living in residential land lease communities on on the site of the old Cudgen Leagues Club. Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

This is an extra mini episode in our series called “Renting Matters”, which explores all aspects of tenancy and other living arrangements in NSW. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales (“TU”) and Legal Aid NSW. In this episode, “Don’t make me leave”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Eloise, Advocacy Officer at the Tenants’ Union about what tenants can do if their lease is about to end and they want to stay in their tenancy.  Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Tenants’ Union of New South Wales tenants.org.au. On the Tenants’ Union website are fact sheets and resources - https://www.tenants.org.au/resources/all You can also enter your or your client’s postcode at the bottom of the pages of the Tenants’ Union website to find your closest local tenancy service.   Episode transcript: https://otter.ai/u/du3hSqAIgsZj4w6q2KfELc1wfwY Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

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This is the fifth episode in our series called “Renting Matters”, which explores all aspects of tenancy and other living arrangements in NSW. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales (“TU”) and Legal Aid NSW. In this episode, “When you own the house but not the land”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to guests about life in a Residential Land Lease Community in NSW (RLLC).  Bridget speaks to Paul, Residential Parks Legal Officer and Julie, Residential Parks Officer at the Tenants’ Union about the laws governing RLLC and the work they do helping residents living in RLLCs across NSW.  Bridget also speaks to Kim, a long term resident in a RLLC, about her life and experiences there. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can help clients living in a RLLC. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Tenants’ Union of New South Wales tenants.org.au - Look for the green tile Land Lease Communities Noticeboard. You can also enter your or your client’s postcode at the bottom of the pages of the Tenants’ Union website to find your closest local tenancy service. On the Tenants’ Union website are these fact sheets and resources: For homeowners: https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/home-owner-factsheets For tenants in RLLC: https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/tenants-land-lease-communities https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/tenants-rights-responsibilities About the Local Govt Act & Regulations https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-approvals-and-maps https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-homes-structures https://www.tenants.org.au/thenoticeboard/factsheet/lga-sites-distances-setbacks   For editions of the Outasite Land Lease Community magazine go here: https://www.tenants.org.au/news/outasite-land-lease-community-magazine-out-now   Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Transcript: https://docdro.id/7xJhDaF Captions: https://otter.ai/u/l04jIqtgEjBpzsySxpgqnk1yv3A  Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

A transcript of this podcast can be found here - https://docdro.id/R5F7tyF This is the fourth episode in our series called Renting Matters, which explores all aspects of tenancy and other living arrangements, such as boarding or lodging and living in a Land Lease Community in NSW. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales (“TU”) and Legal Aid NSW. In this episode, “Hit the road Jack”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to guests about how a landlord can end a tenancy, including the notice a landlord must give for different types of tenancy.  Bridget speaks to Justin, Assistant Principal Solicitor at Marrickville Legal Centre and to Amanda and Alison, Solicitors working in the Housing and Tenancy service at Redfern Legal Centre about the issues tenants experience when a landlord ends their tenancy.  Justin, Alison and Amanda explain when a tenant must leave after they receive a notice of termination. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can help clients whose landlord is ending their tenancy. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Tenants’ Union of New South Wales tenants.org.au - Look for the tiles on Eviction and on Share Houses, boarders and lodgers. You can also enter your own or your client’s postcode at the bottom of the pages of the Tenants’ Union website to find your closest local tenancy service. On the Tenants’ Union website are these fact sheets and resources: https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-10-landlord-ends-agreement https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-28-sale-of-rented-premises https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-21-mortgagees-and-tenants https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-03-bond https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-05-rent-arrears https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-17-discrimination https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-11-nsw-civil-and-administrative-tribunal https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-19-tenant-databases https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-25-goods-left-behind https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/easy-way-claim-your-bond https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-11-nsw-civil-and-administrative-tribunal and sample letters: https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/rent-arrears https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/termination-sale https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/termination-inspection https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/bond-dispute https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/lockout  https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/lockout-threat https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/lockout-sharehousing https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/rent-increase-sharehousing https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/transfer-consent-withheld https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/transfer-of-co-tenancy-agreement For information about changing the locks: https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-property/renting/during-a-tenancy/health,-safety-and-security  Marrickville Legal Centre: https://www.mlc.org.au/ Contact numbers for the Inner West Tenancy Service and North Sydney Tenancy Service are found here: https://www.mlc.org.au/services/tenancy/ Redfern Legal Centre: https://rlc.org.au/ For information on Redfern Legal Centre’s tenancy and housing services look here: https://rlc.org.au/our-services/tenancy-housing LawAccess 1300 888 529 has useful information and links on its website about tenancy: https://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Search.aspx?k=Tenancy%20LALanguage%3Den%2a&lang=0    Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Click here for a transcript of this podcast. This is the third episode in our series called “Renting Matters”, which explores all aspects of tenancy and other living arrangements, such as boarding or lodging and living in a Land Lease Community in NSW. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales (“TU”) and Legal Aid NSW. In this episode, “Get me outta here”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to guests about the different circumstances in which tenants leave a tenancy. Bridget speaks to Amanda , a Tenants’ Advocate with the Northern Rivers Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service (NORTAAS) about these situations, including leaving because of domestic violence. We also hear from Jemima, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator with the TU who talks about getting your bond back. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can support clients leaving because of domestic violence and for other reasons. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode, including resources about domestic and family violence. Tenants’ Union of New South Wales tenants.org.au - Look for the tile on You want to leave or for lots more resources, click here.   On the Tenants’ Union website are these fact sheets and resources: You want to leave Sale of rented premises Ending tenancy early Domestic violence and tenancy Transfer and sub-letting Sale of rented premises Mortgagees and tenants Bond NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal Tenant databases Goods left behind The easy way to claim your bond Sample letters: Rehousing support letter Ending a fixed term tenancy Termination for no reason Ending tenancy early Ending tenancy due to sale of premises Transfer of tenancy document Request for consent to transfer co-tenancy  Transfer of co-tenancy - consent withheld Request for joint final inspection  Bond dispute Ending tenancy due to domestic violence   RESOURCES RELATED TO DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE If you are experiencing domestic and family violence call 1800RESPECT. 1800 737 732. This is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. For information about changes to the Residential Tenancies Act about domestic violence and emergency accommodation: Domestic Violence Amendments to Residential Tenancies Act Emergency accommodation information  See the Fair Trading website for declaration by a competent person about domestic violence and for information about who is a “competent person”: Declaration by competent person Professionals who make a declaration For information about changing the locks for security when a co-tenant has left due to domestic violence, click here.   Services: Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service Northern Rivers Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (NORTAAS) Victims Services for counselling, financial assistance for immediate needs or to apply for a recognition payment Victims Access Line: 1800 633 063            Aboriginal Contact Line: 1800 019 123 LawAccess 1300 888 529 has useful information and links on its website about applying for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order here and about tenancy here   For information about Men’s behaviour change program MEND - Men exploring New Directions see: Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Tiffany Dimmack and Glen Morrow from Audiocraft Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

A transcript of this podcast is available here. Western Sydney CLC flyers: Program Flyer for Clients Program Flyer for Service Providers Legal Problem Spotting training for community and support workers Useful links: Western Sydney Community Legal Centre – www.wsclc.org.au Western Sydney Community Legal Centre – Domestic Violence Response Pilot Program for CALD men Western Sydney Community Legal Centre – Health Justice Partnership report Mens behaviour change programs NSW (use this link to find all programs operating in NSW including those in languages other than English)  No to Violence  Listen to our previous Law for Community Workers on the go episodes about men and ADVO’s: Support and challenge men to stick to an AVO (Part 1 of 2) Support and challenge men to stick to an AVO (Part 2 of 2)

A transcript of this episode can be found here.  This is the second episode in our series called “Renting Matters”, which explores all aspects of tenancy and other living arrangements, such as boarding or lodging and living in a Land Lease Community in NSW. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales (“TU”) and Legal Aid NSW. In this episode, “Cracks Emerge”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch explores problems that arise during a tenancy, including issues about privacy; access to the property by the landlord or agent; repairs; security and utilities. We speak to Olivia, a Tenants’ Advocate with the TU, about the sorts of issues people call the TU and other tenancy services about once they are in a tenancy. We also speak to Merrilyn, who volunteers on the TU advice line and who also works supporting clients with disabilities, including supporting them to maintain their tenancies when problems arise. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can help clients address issues that arise during a tenancy. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Tenants’ Union of New South Wales tenants.org.au - Look for the tiles on Repairs and utilities and Privacy, access and security . You can also enter your or your client’s postcode at the bottom of the pages of the Tenants’ Union website to find your closest local tenancy service. On the Tenants’ Union website are these fact sheets: Bond Repairs and Maintenance Locks and security Access and privacy NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal Smoke Alarms Disaster Damage Utilities Mould Asbestos and Lead Access Sample Letters Repairs Before Tenancy Repairs Urgent Repairs Reimbursement for urgent repairs Repairs to be carried out by owners corp Unpaid water charges Invalid water usage - efficiancy Rent reduction For Pests & vermin see the Fair Trading website. For information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme see: National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) For information on Embedded Networks: Embedded network consumer | Australian Energy Regulator (aer.gov.au) Embedded networks on ABC's 7.30 Report | Tenants' Union Tenants' Union embedded network blog post “Hummmmm”  LawAccess 1300 888 529 has useful information and links on its website about tenancy:   Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

A transcript of this podcast is available here.   amica is a simple, affordable and quick way for couples to agree on parenting, property and money issues when they separate. Find out about this new online tool.    Where to find amica www.amica.gov.au amica Australia on Facebook amica Australia on YouTube amica featured on ABC’s PM program amica featured on JJJ Hack amica featured on Sunrise amica_Australia on Instagram   Other resources Family Violence Law Help Website - https://familyviolencelaw.gov.au/ LawAccess NSW for free legal information and referral – https://lawaccess.nsw.gov.au or phone 1300 888 529 Legal Aid NSW Family Law Early Intervention Unit (EIU) state-wide family and care law service - Phone 1800 551 589 for an appointment. NSW online guided pathways - https://legalhelp.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/   Other episodes about online technology Episode 1 – Does technology have a place in legal services? Let’s find out Episode 2 – FineFixer NSW    Edited by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft  

This is the first episode in a series called Renting Matters, which explores all aspects of tenancy and other living arrangements, such as boarding or lodging and living in a Land Lease Community in NSW. This series is a joint project between the Tenants’ Union of New South Wales and Legal Aid NSW. In this episode, Getting A Foot in the Door, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch explores applying for a new tenancy in NSW. We speak to Grant Arbuthnot, Principal Solicitor of the Tenants’ Union about things to look out for when you are starting a tenancy. We also speak to Amity, a tenant in Sydney who has been renting for many years and has some great tips about looking for a new place to rent. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can help clients looking for a new place to live.   Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode. Tenants’ Union of New South Wales tenants.org.au - Look for the tile on Starting a Tenancy. You can also enter your or your client’s postcode at the bottom of the pages of the Tenants’ Union website to find your closest local tenancy service. On the Tenants’ Union website are these useful resources and fact sheets about applying for a tenancy: Factsheet 01: The Residential Tenancies Act Factsheet 02: Starting a tenancy Factsheet 03: Bond The Rent Tracker Tool See Legal Aid’s website for information about when clients can get help with housing matters: Legal help for tenants appealing Tribunal orders about your housing - Legal Aid NSW LawAccess 1300 888 529 has useful information and links on its website about tenancy: https://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Search.aspx?k=Tenancy%20LALanguage%3Den%2a&lang=0    Music: Fata Morgana by Yemanjo Editing by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au For a transcript of this podcast, click here. 

This episode is part of a series that looks at online legal help tools. In this episode Josh from the Community Legal Education Branch takes you into the world of how a new online tool, Fine Fixer NSW, can help you or your clients if you get a fine. We interview Brendan Lacota (former principal solicitor at Moonee Valley Legal Service and now a consultant) who was one of the key people behind the creation of the tool, and Kirsty Harrison (Senior Solicitor) and Nicole Stack (Paralegal) from Legal Aid NSW who were both key in bringing the tool to NSW from Victoria. Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in the episode: Fine Fixer NSW Work and Development Order Service at Legal Aid NSW – contact 1300 888 529 or wdo@legalaid.nsw.gov.au Revenue NSW – Call the WDO Hotline number on 1300 478 879 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) Law Check-up – a tool to help you identify legal issues and refer your client for help You can listen to another episode in this series (or search for it where you listen to podcasts) here: Episode 1: Does technology have a place in legal services? Let’s find out Episode 3: Simple, smart separation - how amica can help Editing by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft Please send questions, comments, and feedback to: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au