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Law for Community Workers‘Til the violence ends – Episode 3: Macarthur Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy ServiceThis is the third episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. We will explore the legal issues people experience, the services available to provide support and speak to a wide range of people working in the sector.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this episode was made and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
In this episode, Pauline from the Community Legal Education branch speaks to Tanya Whitehouse, coordinator of Macarthur Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS). They discuss the role of WD...2025-01-3124 min
Law for Community WorkersA Place to Call Home: Episode 2 - North Coast Community Housing – Together HomesThis is Part 2 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness.
In this 2nd episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Damian Bozanic from North Coast Community Housing about the Together Homes programme that supports people who are rough sleeping transition into housing.
There is useful information in this episode about how community workers working with roug...2024-06-2622 minLaw for Community WorkersA Place to Call Home: Episode 7 - Aboriginal Women Leaving Custody ProjectThis is Part 7 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homelessness.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this episode was made and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
In this 7th episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks with Denise and Lowanna who w...2024-05-3037 minLaw for Community WorkersA Place to Call Home: Episode 6 - Prisoners Entering or Leaving CustodyThis is Part 6 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homelessness.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this episode was made and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
In this 6th episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Olivia who works in L...2023-12-1123 minLaw for Community WorkersA Place to Call Home: Episode 5 - Rachel’s StoryThis is Part 5 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homelessness.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this episode was made, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
In this 5th episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education B...2023-10-2431 minLaw for Community WorkersA Place to Call Home: Episode 4 - Homelessness in veteransThis is Part 4 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this episode was made, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
In this 4th episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Esther and Danu, solicitors from t...2023-08-2229 minLaw for Community WorkersA Place to Call Home: Episode 3 - Homelessness in older womenThis is Part 3 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness.
In this 3rd episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Beverly Baker, Chair of the NSW Older Women’s Network and President of the National Older Women’s Network.
There is useful information in this episode about how community workers working with older women can suppo...2023-06-2716 min
Law for Community WorkersThe Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide: Upcoming deadline & how the Defence and Veterans Legal Service can helpThis is a special edition of Law for Community Workers in which we speak to the Defence and Veterans Legal Service about the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide.
Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Yolanda D’Aquino about the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide and some imminent deadlines for people who wish to participate to request a private session with the Royal Commission or to make a submission to the Royal Commission.
28 April 2023 is the last date on which someone can request to have a private session in th...2023-04-1218 minLaw for Community WorkersA Place to Call Home: Episode 1 - Homelessness in older peopleThis is Part 1 of a new podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness.
In this first episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Mary Lovelock from Legal Aid’s Elder Abuse Service based on the Central Coast and lower Hunter region, about homelessness and its causes in older people.
There is useful information in this episode about how...2022-12-2321 min
Law for Community WorkersRenting 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...2022-11-0943 min
Law for Community WorkersRenting 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...2022-08-2640 min
Law for Community WorkersRenting Matters: Episode 8 | Part 1 - Tenants facing additional barriersThis 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...2022-08-2240 min
Law for Community WorkersRenting Matters: Episode 7 - Nothing private about this houseThis 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' Unio...2022-08-0247 min
Law for Community WorkersRenting Matters: Episode 6 - Full HouseThis 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...2022-04-2846 min
Law for Community WorkersRenting 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.2022-03-3122 min
Law for Community WorkersRenting Matters: Mini-Episode - Don’t Make Me LeaveThis 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 w...2022-02-0713 min
Law for Community WorkersRenting Matters: Episode 5 - When you own the house but not the landThis 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...2022-01-191h 04
Law for Community WorkersRenting Matters: Episode 1 - Getting a Foot in the DoorThis 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 star...2021-09-0838 minLaw for Community WorkersNobody likes getting a fine - Fine Fixer NSW can helpThis 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...2021-08-2654 min