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Have your say about the National Redress Scheme now until 30 September 2020. Find more information about the second anniversary review on the knowmore website here and in this podcast. In this podcast, we talk to knowmore legal service about the National Redress Scheme for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse. The National Redress Scheme started on 1 July 2018 and runs for 10 years. knowmore is the legal service that is funded to help people through the scheme. You’ll hear about emerging issues related to the National Redress Scheme, including: eligibility for the scheme including for priority clients how prior payments are treated by the scheme financial implications of receiving a redress payment the 2 year review of the scheme and how you can have your say And what community workers and lawyers can do to help clients through this process. The information is correct at the time of broadcast but can change. Please look at the websites below for the latest updates.  Referral

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, Chin

'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

'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

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 - Informatio

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!

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 Centre

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 Centrel

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

Tell us what you really think of our podcasts - help us keep this resource going! 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

For Law Week 2020, Legal Aid NSW wants everyone in NSW to have access to the legal information they need in these challenging times. In this special Law Week episode, we talk to Kerry Wright about the best places to find legal information whether you have a COVID-19 related legal issue or a more general legal issue. In this episode we discuss: Legal Aid NSW legal resources Find Legal Answers website Law Access website Law Access legal information line: 1300 888 529 Legal Aid NSW Youtube channel

Do you have clients who have debts from travelling on toll roads? Listen to this podcast to find out about programs that can help and how Legal Aid NSW lawyers have helped turn people’s lives around by helping them with their tolls debt. COVID-19 update. If you are supporting clients whose employment or financial situation has been impacted by COVID-19, listen to the podcast to find out how you can get up to 3 months toll credit.  Referrals and more information Help with tolls during COVID-19 Transurban Linkt Assist information for community workers helping clients with tolling debt Contact the Linkt Assist dedicated line for the community sector 1300 110 129 Video for community workers on helping clients with tolling debt https://tollingombudsman.com.au/ Linkt Assist help for bushfire victims The Financial Rights Legal Latest Alert for community workers Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 Visit the Legal Aid NSW website

We speak to Nicola Cannon senior solicitor, Social Security, about the COVID-19 measures that have been introduced by Centrelink.  She provides us with a clear summary of the changes, and information about where to get help. As the situation evolves, we will be speaking to Nicola again, so please subscribe to Law for Community Workers on the go to stay informed. Referrals and more information LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 Contact Legal Aid NSW  to speak to a lawyer. Please check www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au for updates about availability of legal advice. Centrelink’s dedicated COVID-19 page — this website is being regularly updated. How to register your intention to claim a Centrelink payment - coronavirus (COVID-19)  More information and a full list of eligible Centrelink payments Guardian guide to applying for Jobseeker payment Subscribe to our Alerts for community and health workers to stay up-to-date  Look after yourself We want this to be a safe space for listeners. If you need support, there are serv

Trailer for the Legal Aid NSW Podcast series: What we stand for. Over the past 40 years (1979 – 2019) Legal Aid and its staff have made an incredible contribution to the administration of justice and the lives of the most vulnerable people in NSW. We are celebrating the diversity and depth of talent within our organisation through a series of staff video interview, podcasts and staff profiles. Listen to What we stand for Watch the videos More information   Referrals and more information Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local advice service. Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 To contact the CLE team with feedback or a topic suggestion please send us an email cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au  

In this first of our ‘COVID-19’ special episodes, we talk to Alex Yiannikas from Employment Law team about the rights for casual and permanent employees in these unprecedented times. The podcast audio is taken from a live webinar we recorded on 18 March 2020 and answers questions from our Community Worker audience. As the situation evolves, we will be talking to our employment lawyers again to keep you updated, so subscribe to Law for Community Workers on the go to stay informed.   Referrals and more information Free legal help LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 Legal Aid NSW Legal Aid NSW - 02 9219 5000 to check eligibility for free legal advice about rights at work. Please check www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au for updates about availability of legal advice. Migrants and temporary visa holders in NSW can call the Migrant Employment Legal Service on 02 8002 1203 – www.mels.org.au Publications Your workplace rights during a disaster Order FREE Publications Fair Work Ombudsman 13 13 94 Information about workpl

Hear from the managers of Recovery Centres about how they can help you and your clients after a disaster.  Referrals and more information For assistance please visit the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW website or call 1800 801 529. Information and resources about Bushfire Recovery Shoalhaven Information and resources about Eurobodalla community recovery Read our comprehensive fact sheet What to do after a natural disaster and Order FREE factsheets for your service The Financial Rights Legal Centre has a Bushfire insurance guide and operates the National Insurance Law Hotline on 1300 663 464 and has factsheets about bushfire, flood and storm insurance NSW Government Community support for bushfire affected communities Bushfire Housing assistance service Ask Izzy Bushfire Support BUSHFIRE Alert for community workers Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 Visit the Legal Aid NSW website Are you in Victoria? Call Disaster Legal Help Victoria on 1800 133 432 Are you in Queensland? Call Natural disast

Have you or your clients been affected by the bushfires? In this bushfire emergency episode we talk to Ma’ata Solofoni from the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW. Ma’ata talks about this new service and how it’s providing free legal help for people in NSW affected by bushfires. The types of legal issues we can help with include insurance claims, tenancy, financial hardship, credit and debt, Centrelink and issues with employment. Listen to Ma’ata now and if you need more information, call the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW on 1800 801 529.    Referrals and more information For information, advice, referrals and where to find your closest Legal Aid NSW office call the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW on 1800 801 529. Legal Aid NSW webpage – Legal Help for victims of natural disasters has information and links to useful publications. Read our comprehensive fact sheet What to do after a natural disaster and Order FREE factsheets for your service The Financial Rights Legal Centre has a Bushfire i