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Spotlight On HIV AIDS Legal Centre (HALC)

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    Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/MsP1zbJ8ijE85Mjvn61ifqepS-A    For any questions about this or any other episode in our series, please email: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au    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.

Spotlight On Justice Connect November 2022

Justice Connect "In the face of rising levels of unmet legal need, we design and deliver high impact interventions to increase access to legal support and progress social justice." This episode focuses mainly on their Disaster Relief Service, but we encourage listeners to visit the website and see for themselves the good works of Justice Connect. Here are the links to Justice Connects social media pages: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeConnect https://twitter.com/Justice_Connect https://www.linkedin.com/company/justiceconnect/ https://www.instagram.com/justiceconnect/ And their website: https://justiceconnect.org.au/ https://justiceconnect.org.au/disaster Link to Transcript of this episode: https://otter.ai/u/ONEPDskCQF0mr4Zu0I9wYJn6riM    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.    

Spotlight On Youth Law Australia

Youth Law Australia is a community legal service that is dedicated to helping children and young people in Australia and their supporters to find a legal solution to their problems. They are Australia's only national, technology-based community legal service and are dedicated to addressing the human rights abuses of children and young people in Australia.  You can find their website here: Youth Law Australia (yla.org.au)  You can find their Social Media channels here: Youth Law Australia | LinkedIn Youth Law Australia (@youthlawaus) / Twitter https://instagram.com/youthlawaustralia  https://www.facebook.com/youthlawaustralia  https://www.tiktok.com/@youthlawaus    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.   Any enquiries regarding this episode can be sent to  cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au 

Renting Matters: Episode 8 - Tenants facing additional barriers (Part 2/2)

This is Part 2 of the eighth 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. The final episode of this series is in 2 parts. In part 2 Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Cathy from Side By Side Advocacy Inc about tenancy and housing problems experienced by people living with a disability.  She also speaks to Alison from Redfern Legal Centre’s Housing Service about a case she ran for a client with a disability who was at risk of homelessness.  Finally Bridget speaks to Justin from Marrickville Legal Centre about a client he helped who had been experiencing discrimination and vilification in his tenancy. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers working with clients living with disability can help their clients.   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. 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. Tenants’ Union Fact Sheets https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/easy-read https://www.tenants.org.au/tu/news/working-support-people-disability-australia https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/property-modifications-older-tenants https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-17-discrimination https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-27-boarding-houses-act https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-20-smoke-alarms   Services for people living with a disability: Side by Side Advocacy Inc https://sidebyside.org.au/  Ph. (02) 9808 5500, Email: info@sidebysideadvocacy.org.au People with Disability Australia https://pwd.org.au/  Ph. (02) 1800 422 015 The Disability Gateway  https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/ NSW Government Disability Services https://www.nsw.gov.au/living-in-nsw/government-services/disability-services   Disability Royal Commission https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/   Help if you are experiencing Discrimination Anti Discrimination NSW https://antidiscrimination.nsw.gov.au/ Australian Human Rights Commission https://humanrights.gov.au/   Transcript: https://adobe.ly/3UoSIG6 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

Spotlight On Witness Assistance Service

The Witness Assistance Service (WAS) provides support and information for vulnerable victims and witnesses involved in criminal cases. The WAS is part of the ODPP (Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions) and WAS officers are available to provide services through each of the ODPP offices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander WAS Officers can provide culturally appropriate support across the State to witnesses who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. WAS officers are social workers, psychologists or counsellors who understand both trauma and how the criminal justice system works. Please find helpful links to services below: Preparing for court | ODPP (nsw.gov.au)   Victims & Witnesses | ODPP (nsw.gov.au)   1 - Justice Journey - Introduction - YouTube   Justice Assist | Home (nsw.gov.au)   Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/Gwd49cJbCu8QNiUzzRK8Ge0V_EU 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.  

Spotlight On Police Accountability Practice

This episode introduces the Redfern Legal Centre Police Accountability Practice. They are the only specialised police accountability practice in NSW. They can advise people on issues or incidents around: Police harassment General searches Strip searches Arrests Excessive force Failure to investigate Fines, including COVID-19 fines Access to police records You can fill out an intake form on the Redfern Legal Centre website, as well as find numerous links to resources and fact sheets to download. Website:   www.rlc.org.au Facebook: http://on.fb.me/sZOTl5  Twitter:  http://bit.ly/sT9quL To subscribe to our e-Alerts:  Legal Aid NSW - Subscribe To send any questions: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au    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.

Spotlight On International Social Services Australia

The ISSA is a free, national, legal and social work service that specialises in International Parental Child Abduction and returning children to their parent/families under the 1980 Hague Convention. You can find links to their website, newsletter and social media pages below: International Social Service Australia (ISS Australia) ISS Australia Quarterly Newsletter January to March 2022 International Social Service Australia | LinkedIn ISS AUSTRALIA (@iss_aus) / Twitter International Social Service Australia (facebook.com) You can subscribe to the CLE e-alert here: Legal Aid NSW - Subscribe A transcript of the episode can be found here: Spotlight On ISSA Transcript PDF  AcknowledgmentsThe 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. 

Civil Law - what’s it all about?

What is civil law? Why is it important? In this mini-episode, we chat to Legal Aid NSW lawyers at the Civil Law Conference all about civil law and how you can assist your clients with legal issues. 

Australian Death Notification Service

In this episode of our Law for Community Worker podcast series we talk with Matt from the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages about the Australian Death Notification Service, a new national service to help ease the administrative burden when a loved one dies. https://deathnotification.gov.au/ The Australian Death Notification Service - YouTube   Music: Blue Highway by Podington Bear and Beautiful Romantic by Bobby Cole Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/a5auIcWxLBkAzIfxiTE6PPV9ODc Editing by Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Renting Matters: Episode 8 - Tenants facing additional barriers (Part 1/2)

This is Part 1 of the eighth 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. The final episode of this series is in 2 parts. In part 1 Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to two international students about the challenges they faced with their tenancies during the first phase of the Covid19 pandemic and other challenges they have faced in the rental housing market.  Bridget speaks to Sanjaya and Chaitra during this episode. There is useful information in this episode about how community workers working with international students can help these clients.   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. 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.   Services for International students: https://rlc.org.au/our-services/international-students https://www.tenants.org.au/ https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-03-bond https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-15-share-housing https://www.study.sydney/ International students can access legal advice in several different languages using this App: https://www.study.sydney/programs/my-legal-mate Join the Sydney Community Forum Facebook page to access to help and information: https://www.facebook.com/Sydney-Community-Forum-863134333848665/ Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/sQS3MAqLnKbigt1bNb7feu4iOL0  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

Renting Matters: Episode 7 - Nothing private about this house

This is the seventh 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, “Nothing private about this house”, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to guests about social housing – what is it and how is it different to living in a private rental the laws that apply and where to get help if you have a problem. Bridget speaks to Lehana, a Solicitor at Tenants' Union of NSW.  Bridget also speaks to Arthur about his experiences living in social housing over many years.  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 Public, community & Aboriginal Housing. 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:   Public & community & Aboriginal housing: https://www.tenants.org.au/resources/aboriginal-renters https://www.tenants.org.au/resources/public-and-community-housing https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/public-housing-repairs https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-11-nsw-civil-and-administrative-tribunal https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/listen-ask-respect-guide-housing-providers Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/xnDNZP6IT-aiq22efpsts0S4TiU 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

Let’s talk about consent

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  

Spotlight: Hume Riverina Community Legal Service

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/

Spotlight: Richmond Tweed Regional Library (Lismore)

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

Spotlight: Randwick City Library

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

Spotlight: Marrickville Legal Centre

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  

Spotlight: Macarthur Legal Centre

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

Spotlight: Western Sydney Community Legal Centre

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  

Renting Matters: Episode 6 - Full House

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

Renting Matters: Extra - Residential Land Lease Communities following a disaster (March 2022)

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