Discrimination

Workplace sexual harassment and discrimination

What is sexual harassment at work? What is discrimination? How can community workers help clients who have experienced sexual harassment and/or discrimination at work?
 
In this episode, Yasmine from the Community Legal Education team joins Katja from the Respect at Work Legal Service for a run down of this legal issue and tips for community workers. 
 
Find out more about Respect at Work Legal Service: https://bit.ly/4bo8ybz 
Contact our team at LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 or via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/contact-us
Transcript: https://adobe.ly/3znEAXT

Spotlight On Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS)

RACS Mission: To achieve Justice and Dignity for and with Refugees through dedicated legal services and advocacy.
RACS is a strong, independent public voice for the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum. We assist people of all nationalities, religions, and sexual and gender identities.
In 1987, RACS quietly opened its doors with very few staff but with very big ambitions to provide access to crucial legal support for people seeking asylum in Australia.
For 35 years, thousands of courageous people from all corners of the world have walked through our doors. They have been welcomed and supported by hundreds of committed staff, passionate legal students and thousands of volunteers. Many of these refugees now live happy, safe and secure lives alongside us, as part of our communities.
 
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Email: admin@racs.org.au
Telephone: (02) 8355 7227.
Website: RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service
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Upcoming events: Events — RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service
 
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Acknowledgments
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Discrimination: how can you help?

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

STOP public threats

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