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This is the first episode of a two part series where we talk about how men who use violence can be supported and challenged to change their behaviour and when they are more likely to stick to an Apprehended Violence Order.   We see men who use violence changing their behaviour as an important part of reducing domestic violence.   In this episode we talk to Jacqui (CEO) and Mike (counsellor) from No to Violence, an organisation that seeks to end male violence.   Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode:   Got an AVO? How to stick to your order - Legal Aid NSW – you can order a copy of this as a brochure by going to the Legal Aid NSW publications website here: Factsheets and resources - Legal Aid NSW You can also look at a series of animations here  that has been created by the Cooperative Legal Services Delivery Program about How to Stick to Your Order - YouTube We also wanted to link you to the Premiers Priority to Reduce DV Reoffending, the ENGAGE

‘Hard conversations’ is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. This final episode features Dr Kay Patterson AO – the federal age discrimination commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).  In this informative and engaging interview, Dr Patterson talks with Mary Lovelock, who is the solicitor in charge of the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service.  They talk about ageism, how it contributes to elder abuse, and the work of the AHRC to raise awareness about elder abuse. In this series, you 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, but there are lots of things we can do to help people who may be experiencing or are at risk of elder abuse. Dr Patterson says that it takes a whole community to keep their eyes open to prevent elder abuse - starting with an awareness of the signs of elder abuse, and to know

In this episode we speak to Marrickville Legal Centre in Sydney about their new chatbot called NALA and Legal Aid NSW about their new traffic offences guided pathway. Both are integrating these new online tools into their client intake processes. We hear why they developed their tools, which clients will benefit and how. Timestamps: Interview with Marrickville Legal Centre starts at 1:57 mins Interview with Legal Aid NSW starts at 19:44 mins Use links below to find out more about information discussed in this episode. Marrickville Legal Centre – click on the chat box on their home page – www.mlc.org.au Legal Aid NSW Traffic Offences guided pathway - https://traffic.guidedpathways.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ Legal Aid NSW FineFixer NSW guided pathway – https://nsw.finefixer.org.au/ Financial Rights Legal Centre Motor Vehicle Accidents Problem Solver guided pathway - https://mva.financialrights.org.au/ LawAccess NSW – Do you have a legal problem in NSW web page? With all 9 NSW guided pathways - https://legal

In this episode you will hear from Callum Hair a lawyer from the Mental Health Advocacy Service at Legal Aid NSW and Dr Jean Hollis a psychiatrist and Tribunal member at the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal. The episode explores mental illness and what process people go through at the Mental Health Review Tribunal (“MHRT”). You’ll also hear about Legal Aid NSW’s Mental Health Advocacy Service (“MHAS”) and when it is appropriate to refer clients to them. This episode is a longer one so here are some time stamps that can help you navigate the episode: From 1.16 hear Callum describe what Legal Aid NSW’s MHAS does and also what they don’t do, hear about the legal definition of a ‘mental illness’,  the process that someone goes through before they appear at a Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing, and get some insights into what a MHAS lawyer will do for their client and why the work is so important. From 17.21 hear Dr Hollis talk about how the MHRT makes decisions, Callum also talks about the different order

In this episode we speak to Sally Dews, a Conciliation Officer with Anti-Discrimination NSW. Sally talks about the types of unlawful discrimination that people can complain about in NSW, the conciliation conference process used by Anti-Discrimination NSW when a complaint is received, and the types of outcomes people can achieve through these. For more information about discrimination and the law use these links: Anti-Discrimination NSW Anti-Discrimination NSW Enquiry Service Australian Human Rights Commission Australian Human Rights Commission complaints Free legal help with discrimination matters 1300 888 529 Legal Aid NSW Discrimination toolkit Anti-Discrimination law in NSW recorded webinar – April 2021 Legal Aid NSW Stop Public Threats website which includes translated factsheets in Turkish, Urdu, Hindi and Dari Stop Public Threats videos – Legal Aid NSW YouTube – July 2020

In this episode we talk to Katherine Boyle. Katherine is the Executive Director of the Welfare Rights Centre. The Welfare Rights Centre is a specialist legal service helping people across NSW with Centrelink problems including debts. Katherine talks about her burning issues around Centrelink debts, the help provided by the Welfare Rights Centre lawyers and different ways that community workers can support their clients when they get a Centrelink debt they don't understand. The links below are for the services and resources discussed in the episode. You can contact the Welfare Rights Centre by phone on 1800 226 028 during one of their advice intake times. This number is toll free if you are calling from outside the Sydney metro area. The advice intake times are: Monday – 9.:30am to 12.30pm Wednesday – 9.30am to 12.30pm Thursday – 1.30pm to 4.30pm If your matter is urgent, such as if you have lost your payment and have no other source of income, you can call on the office number – 02 9211 5300 - to spe

Have you or your clients been affected by recent floods and storms? In this episode Ma’ata Solofoni from the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW talks about insurance basics following a disaster and how the DRLS can help. The types of legal issues we can help with include insurance claims, tenancy, financial hardship, credit and debt, Centrelink and issues with employment. 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 Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 SES NSW 132 500 Financial Rights Legal Service Flood factsheets Look after yourself We want this t

'Hard conversations' is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. In this 5th episode we talk with Maria Berry. Maria is a community development officer from the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN).  She will talk about her personal experience of elder abuse in a rural community and her work with OPAN. 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.  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 conv

'Hard conversations' is a 6 part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. In this 4th episode we talk with Diana Bernard. Diana was the former manager of education and special projects at the Seniors Rights Service.  She will talk about their work in the area of elder abuse and some of the strategies they use in their education work with diverse communities. 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 Ep2: Working with first nations communities Ep3: Working

In this episode we speak with Isabella Wallington and Bud Crawford from the Revenue NSW Hardship Program. This Program commenced in 2020 and aims to implement a range of strategies to reduce the negative impact of fines debt on vulnerable young people and First Nations people. You will hear about a range of initiatives underway and what is planned for 2021 and beyond. We also talk about how you can help your vulnerable clients speak to Revenue NSW to take advantage of these initiatives and break the cycle of disadvantage associated with fines debt. To get in touch with Revenue NSW and for help with fines - referrals and more information To contact us on behalf of your customers about managing a debt and to access the Advocacy Hotline, you and any individual employees who may deal with us will need to  register with us. During registration, you will need to acknowledge that you’ve read and agreed to the Advocacy  Charter https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/help-centre/resources-library/advocate-charter . The Char

'Hard conversation's' is a 6 part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. In this 3rd episode we talk with Jenelyn Terkildsen -the Multicultural Access Project Officer -from ConnectAbility on the Central Coast about her work and thoughts about elder abuse in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 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 Ep2: Working with first nations communities Ep4: Engaging with diverse communities Ep5: Rural and regional

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 Aid NS

'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 toget

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!