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Civil law wrapped - what's new in 2024

What's new in the law in 2024? In this mini-series, Natalie chats to specialist lawyers at Legal Aid NSW about key legal changes that community workers should know. This episode features civil lawyer, Kyla, speaking about changes to the NDIS. 
Listen to our other episodes in this series:
Criminal law wrapped - what's new in 2024?
Family law wrapped - what's new in 2024?
Download the transcript.
Disclaimer: This podcast episode is general information only and cannot be relied on as legal advice. The information is accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. If you need assistance about a particular situation, contact our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529. 

TPD. Is your client injured, sick or living with a disability? They may have insurance with their super and not know about it!

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Do you help people who have an injury, illness or disability that stops them from working?
If they have ever worked in the past, they may have insurance through their superannuation which could be life-changing.
In this podcast we discuss an area of law that a lot of people dont know about-but has the potential to help some of the most vulnerable people in the community.
Listen to this podcast to learn:
what total permanent disability (TPD) insurance is
who can make a claim, and
how you can help spot issues-and where to send people for legal help.
Referrals and more information
To find more information about total permanent disability (TPD) insurance:
call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529
visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service
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. 
 

NDIS. Your rights as a consumer.

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NOTE: an adendum has been added to this episode.
From July 2017, NSW has fully transitioned onto the NDIS. For the first time, Australian Consumer Law now applies to the provision of goods and services under this scheme.
In this podcast we discuss:
 The basics of consumer law as it applies to the NDIS
How to spot potential issues, and
The appropriate referral channels.
 Referrals and more information
You can find more information about the NDIS:
at ndis.gov.au
at NSW Fair Trading
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.