Prisoners

Visa cancellation - what it means for people in prison

This episode was originally recorded for our Law Matters podcast for people in prison. 
If you work with people in prison or other people who are on a visa, this episode may be relevant to you. We've included tips for community and support workers. 
Legal Aid NSW has an Immigration Service which is a specialist service of Legal Aid NSW. They can provide free legal advice, assistance and representation about refugee law and other immigration matters. If you have an immigration or citizenship question, start with our team at LawAccess NSW. They can give you legal information and connect you with services that can help you, including the Legal Aid NSW Immigration Service. Click on the ‘Chat with us’ button at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529.
 
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. 

A Place to Call Home: Episode 6 - Prisoners Entering or Leaving Custody

This is Part 6 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homelessness.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this episode was made and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
In this 6th episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Olivia who works in Legal Aid NSW’s homeless outreach service.  Olivia works with many clients who are at risk of homelessness when they are going into custody or when leaving custody.
There is useful information in this episode about how community workers can support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode.
Department of Communities and Justice housing policies:
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/eligibility/social-housing
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/applying-assistance/applying
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/policies/social-housing-eligibility-allocations-policy-supplement/chapters/urgent-housing-needs
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/policies/social-housing-eligibility-allocations-policy-supplement/chapters/housing-evidence
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/community-housing-policies/transitional-plus
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/aboriginal-housing/overview
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/are-you-homeless/together-home
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/applying-assistance/waiting-times
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/domestic-family-violence
 Transcript: Download transcript
Music: Warm Romance Sunset by Bobby Cole
Please send questions, comments and feedback to 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. 

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.