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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.
 
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. 
 

My Health Record - risks and tips

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This podcast is essential listening—especially before 31 January 2019 when all Australians will receive a My Health Record unless they opt out by that date.
 
In this podcast we talk with lawyers from law firm Dentons and the Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC)—who together operate the Trans and Gender Diverse Legal Service and help clients navigate the My Health Record system.
 
We talk about:
·         what is My Health Record
·         what are its advantages and disadvantages
·         privacy and cyber security risks
·         risks for people in domestic violence situations
·         tips to protect your health records
·         recent positive changes to My Health Record, and
·         how you can help people understand and make decisions about My Health Record
 
We speak specifically about issues for transgender and gender diverse people. But this podcast is also helpful for community workers who support clients who may have concerns about My Health Record, and, well, all Australians really.
 
Referrals and more information
To find more information about where your clients can get help contact:
 
·         Inner City Legal Centre
·         The Trans and Gender Diverse Legal Service: (02) 9332 1966
·         Fact sheet on My Health Record for transgender and gender diverse individuals
·         My Health Record website
·         The Gender Centre
·         Twenty10
·         Legal Aid NSW webinar―My Health Record—Risks and tips recorded on 13 December 2018
 
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.