Domestic Violence

Spotlight On the Homeless Persons Legal Service

The Homeless Persons’ Legal Service (HPLS) provides people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with practical legal assistance. Informed by our casework and consumer feedback, we also address causes of homelessness through strategic engagement and policy advocacy with government and service providers.
They have recently launched the Women’s Homelessness Prevention Service (WHPS), which aims to help women at risk of homelessness, particularly women experiencing domestic and family violence.
You can visit the HPLS website here: Homelessness (HPLS) | Public Interest Advocacy Centre (piac.asn.au) or call them on: (02) 8898 6545 or Email on: homelessproject@piac.asn.au
You can find the referral form here: 22.05.24-HPLS-Referral-Form.docx (live.com)
You can find all the outreach locations using this link: Clinic times & locations | Public Interest Advocacy Centre (piac.asn.au)
You can read more about the Street Care Team here: StreetCare | Public Interest Advocacy Centre (piac.asn.au)
You can Subscribe to the PIAC Newsletter here: Subscribe | Public Interest Advocacy Centre (piac.asn.au)
 
Link to the show Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/jfVShl1QW-Wp4QvpyT9KHzmv9Ik
 
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 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.
 
Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/NYhRiXXnQva4Npo5E3wda5qelKE
Email: admin@racs.org.au
Telephone: (02) 8355 7227.
Website: RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service
Subscribe to the newsletter: Subscribe — RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service
Upcoming events: Events — RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service
 
Disclaimer: All information provided is correct at the time of release and is information only.
 
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.
 

Do you work with CALD men affected by domestic violence? There’s a new service that could help

A transcript of this podcast is available here.
Western Sydney CLC flyers:
Program Flyer for Clients
Program Flyer for Service Providers
Legal Problem Spotting training for community and support workers
Useful links:
Western Sydney Community Legal Centre – www.wsclc.org.au
Western Sydney Community Legal Centre – Domestic Violence Response Pilot Program for CALD men
Western Sydney Community Legal Centre – Health Justice Partnership report
Mens behaviour change programs NSW (use this link to find all programs operating in NSW including those in languages other than English) 
No to Violence 
Listen to our previous Law for Community Workers on the go episodes about men and ADVO’s:
Support and challenge men to stick to an AVO (Part 1 of 2)
Support and challenge men to stick to an AVO (Part 2 of 2)

Support and challenge men to stick to an AVO (Part 2 of 2)

In this episode we talk to Jaye and Kristie from the Domestic Violence Strategy team at the Department of Communities and Justice about the work that they’re doing with men who use violence. We also hear from Raissa Butkowski, a solicitor with Hume Riverina Community Legal Service.
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 program and AVOW app in show notes, and give you some useful contact details: 
 
The Men’s Telephone Counselling and Referral Service is a toll-free number available across NSW, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is staffed by trained counsellors who support male callers to take responsibility for their abusive behaviour and end the violence against their family and refers callers to men’s behaviour change programs or other service providers for longer-term support. You can visit their website here. 
Phone : 1300 766 491
 
MensLine Australia is the national telephone support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MensLine Australia can also provide referrals to face-to-face counselling and support services.
Phone: 1300 78 99 78
 
Brother to Brother is a 24-hour crisis line for Aboriginal men staffed by Aboriginal men. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 1800 435 799
 
Editing by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft.
 
Please send questions, comments and feedback to: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Support and challenge men to stick to an AVO (Part 1 of 2)

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 program and AVOW app in show notes, and give you some useful contact details: 
 
The Men’s Telephone Counselling and Referral Service is a toll-free number available across NSW, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is staffed by trained counsellors who support male callers to take responsibility for their abusive behaviour and end the violence against their family and refers callers to men’s behaviour change programs or other service providers for longer-term support. You can visit their website here. 
Phone : 1300 766 491
 
MensLine Australia is the national telephone support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MensLine Australia can also provide referrals to face-to-face counselling and support services.
Phone: 1300 78 99 78
 
Brother to Brother is a 24-hour crisis line for Aboriginal men staffed by Aboriginal men. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 1800 435 799
 
Editing by Tiffany Dimmack from Audiocraft.
 
Please send questions, comments and feedback to: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Technology facilitated domestic violence

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Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.
 
This podcast discusses technology-facilitated domestic violence and abuse. This is when abuse is perpetrated through the internet, social media and mobile devices.
This podcast aims to help community workers and domestic and family violence workers:
identify legal problems related to technology facilitated domestic violence
make early legal referrals, and
help clients to use technology safely.
 
Referrals and further information
Women's domestic violence court advocacy service
Legal Aid NSW Domestic Violence Unit 
Esafety 
1800 RESPECT tech tips for increasing security
Wesnet 
 
Look after yourself
Some of our topics may contain sensitive or confronting content. We want this to be a safe space for listeners. Please check the topic and description of the podcast before you tune in. If you need support there are services that can help:
1800RESPECT
Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636)
Lifeline (13 11 14).