Legal Support Services

The Prisoners Legal Service

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In this episode we interview Anisa who is the civil lawyer with the Legal Aid NSW Prisoners Legal Service. Anisa talks to us about the types of legal problems they assist prisoners with, the various forms of assistance provided by Legal Aid lawyers and what other assistance they provide. This includes taking referrals from family members and community workers who are trying to help prisoners deal with legal problems that can result from going into custody.
 
For more information:
About the Legal Aid NSW Prisoners Legal Service
Prisoners Legal Information Portal – Corrective Services NSW Portal
Community Restorative Centre – support services and resources for family members of prisoners
Prisoners Aid NSW – providing practical help to inmates, ex-inmates and their families
Women’s Justice Network – committed to advancing the prospects and wellbeing of women affected by the criminal justice system
Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) Policing and Detention projects – making NSW systems of detention fairer
NSW Legal Assistance Forum Prisoners Forum – a platform for organisations in the NSW justice sector to work together in a cooperative and collaborative manner to address access to justice and legal needs of prisoners in NSW.
Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

Stop the snowball effect - deal with legal problems early!

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Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.
 
Help your clients recognise their legal problems and find out where you can refer them for help.
You will hear from Kerry Wright about what the Law Check-Up tool is and how you can access and use it in your everyday work; and from Scott Fox a community liaison officer who explains why and how he uses the law check-up to help people every single day.
 
Referrals and more information
Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local advice service.
Find out more about the Law Check-Up training program or book a FREE training session now.
Law Check-Up webinar
Law and Justice Foundation of NSW — get a copy of the LAW Survey and Justice Issues papers
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
Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

Legal help for Veterans’ and their dependents

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Do you ask your clients if they are a veteran or if they have you ever done any military service?
The Veterans’ Advocacy service is a state wide specialist service of Legal Aid NSW helping veterans and their dependents get access to the services and benefits they are entitled to.
Hear from Danuzia Pontes and Nicholas Warren about the service and how it could help your clients.
 
Referrals and more information
More information and contact details Veterans’ Advocacy Service at Legal Aid NSW
Order the Veterans’ Advocacy Service publication FREE from our publications website
Call the Veterans’ Advocacy Service direct on 02 9219 5148 (reverse charges accepted) for advice or to make an appointment.
Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local advice service.
Find out more about the Law Check-Up training program or book a FREE training session now.
Law Check-Up webinar
Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529
Homes for Heroes
Soldier On
RSL NSW (incorporating DefenceCare)
Defence Families of Australia
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
Veterans’ Review Board
To contact the CLE team with feedback or a topic suggestion please send us an email cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.