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Spotlight On The Environmental Defenders Office

What they do:
Protect Country and culture
Protect habitats and wildlife
Tackle climate change
Sustainable water sharing
Promote healthy communities
Defending the defenders
They run bold and ground-breaking environmental cases to protect our natural world. They can help you and your community use the law to protect the environment. Their team of dedicated and expert lawyers, scientists, communicators and support staff are their most valuable resource in the critical fight to defend the environment. EDO people work in every state and territory of Australia. They provide a supportive and inclusive work environment underpinned by the values of Commitment, Diversity, Integrity and Vision.
 
Website: https://www.edo.org.au/
Legal Resources: Legal resources - Environmental Defenders Office (edo.org.au)
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Acknowledgments
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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. 

Spotlight On Inner City Community Legal Centre Sex Workers Legal Service

The Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) is a non-profit community based legal centre located in Kings Cross, NSW. The centre has been providing FREE legal services to residents in the inner city, surrounding areas Northern Beaches, and LGBTIQ Communities since 1980.
Areas Serviced: Areas Serviced - Inner City Legal Centre (iclc.org.au)
 
Website: Home - Inner City Legal Centre (iclc.org.au)
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SLS: https://www.iclc.org.au/our-services/sex-worker-legal-service/
Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP): Home - SWOP Sex Workers Outreach Project
Email: iclc@iclc.org.au
Phone: 02 9332 1966                     Toll Free: 1800 244 481                 SMS-only number: 0476 857 342
Location:
Basement, Kings Cross Library,
Neighbourhood Centre
50-52 Darlinghurst Road
Kings Cross NSW 2011
Postal Address: PO Box 25, Potts Point NSW 1335
 
Link to Transcript: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:10add599-f876-31c9-a427-e3e6141848e5  
 
Acknowledgments
The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go podcasts is Blue Highway by Podington Bear licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution Non-Commercial 3.0 Licence
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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. 
 

Spotlight On The Shopfront Youth Legal Service

The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre provides free legal assistance for homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 25 and under. We are based in inner Sydney but can also help young people outside this area.
The Shopfront was established in 1993 and is operated jointly by Herbert Smith Freehills, Mission Australia and The Salvation Army. The legal services are provided by Herbert Smith Freehills on a pro bono basis and our case work service is provided by Mission Australia.
We provide legal representation and advice to homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 25 and under.
We also have a case work service to provide social support and referrals to a range of other services.
Website: The Shopfront | Darlinghurst | Shopfront Youth Legal Centre
Factsheets: Legal information for youth workers | The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre
Contact:
Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday  (Arrangements can be made outside these hours if necessary)
Address: 356 Victoria Street, DARLINGHURST  NSW  2010  (near corner of Liverpool Street)
Phone: (02) 9322 4808
(Messages can be left on this number after hours. There is also an option to be put through to a solicitor for urgent legal advice, but please note we do not provide a 24-hour hotline)
Email: shopfront@theshopfront.org
 
Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/bK-YRGSV9ea633FJGGX19chXzSU?utm_source=copy_url
 
Acknowledgments
The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go 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. 

Spotlight On the Australian Centre for Disability Law

The Australian Centre for Disability Law (ACDL) was set up in 1994 as a specialist Community Legal Centre, working towards a world where people with disabilities are able to participate in all aspects of life.
Our vision is of a society in which persons with disability live with dignity, and in which their human rights and fundamental freedoms are recognised, respected, protected and fulfilled. Our purpose is to work towards the realisation of our vision by providing persons with disability and their associates with specialist legal assistance in our designated practice areas, and by undertaking complementary community legal education, continuing legal education and policy and law reform activities.
 
Website: Home - Australian Centre for Disability Law
Contact Us: Contact - Australian Centre for Disability Law
Learning Together: Education - (disabilitylaw.org.au)
Talk Up: Talk Up! – Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability to know and understand their legal rights (fpdn.org.au)
 
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Acknowledgments
The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go 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. 
 

Spotlight On Seniors Rights Service NSW

Seniors Rights Service is a community organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of older people, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.
We provide free and confidential advice, aged care advocacy and support, and legal advice to seniors across New South Wales.
Your rights. Your voice. Free and confidential.
Telephone: 1800 424 079  |  02 9281 3600
Website: Protecting the rights of older people - Seniors Rights Service
Email: info@SeniorsRightsService.org.au
Information Sessions: https://seniorsrightsservice.org.au/information/information-sessions/
Newsletter: Newsletters - Seniors Rights Service
Subscribe: Seniors Rights Service (list-manage.com)
Facebook: Seniors Rights Service - Home | Facebook
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Seniors_Rights
 
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Acknowledgments
The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go 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. 

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.
 
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. 
 
 

Spotlight On the Sexual Harassment Legal Service of the Kingsford Legal Centre

Kingsford Legal Centre is part of the UNSW Sydney Faculty of Law & Justice and provides a number of clinical legal education programs to its students. KLC's lawyers, volunteers and students help over 1,500 local community members each year with problems such as domestic violence, discrimination, housing, employment, criminal law, credit and debt, fines and victim’s compensation.
The Sexual Harassment Legal Service works across a range of areas, including:
Legal advice, assistance and representation to people who have or are experiencing sexual harassment;
Community legal education aimed at preventing sexual harassment and empowering people to speak up when it happens. This education is focused on a wide range of audiences, from high school and university students to community legal centres, pro bono lawyers and community workers;
Law reform work to advocate for better legal protections for people who experience sexual harassment. This work aims to improve how the law and institutions deal with sexual harassment and draws on the direct experience of our clients;
Leading cultural and institutional change. KLC is a leader in the conversation within legal institutions and with the next generation of lawyers about sexual harassment in the profession.
Website: Kingsford Legal Centre - UNSW Sydney
Email: legal@unsw.edu.au
Discrimination Law Line: 1300 722 795
Subscribe to e-bulletin: KINGSFORD LEGAL CENTRE (list-manage.com)
Publications: Publications | Kingsford Legal Centre - UNSW Sydney
Twitter: Kingsford Legal Centre (@kingsfordlegal) / Twitter
 
Acknowledgments
The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go 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. 
 
 

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. 
 

Spotlight On Justice Connect November 2022

Justice Connect
"In the face of rising levels of unmet legal need, we design and deliver high impact interventions to increase access to legal support and progress social justice."
This episode focuses mainly on their Disaster Relief Service, but we encourage listeners to visit the website and see for themselves the good works of Justice Connect.
Here are the links to Justice Connects social media pages:
https://www.facebook.com/JusticeConnect
https://twitter.com/Justice_Connect
https://www.linkedin.com/company/justiceconnect/
https://www.instagram.com/justiceconnect/
And their website:
https://justiceconnect.org.au/
https://justiceconnect.org.au/disaster
Link to Transcript of this episode: https://otter.ai/u/ONEPDskCQF0mr4Zu0I9wYJn6riM 
 
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. 
 
 

Spotlight On Youth Law Australia

Youth Law Australia is a community legal service that is dedicated to helping children and young people in Australia and their supporters to find a legal solution to their problems.
They are Australia's only national, technology-based community legal service and are dedicated to addressing the human rights abuses of children and young people in Australia. 
You can find their website here:
Youth Law Australia (yla.org.au) 
You can find their Social Media channels here:
Youth Law Australia | LinkedIn
Youth Law Australia (@youthlawaus) / Twitter
https://instagram.com/youthlawaustralia 
https://www.facebook.com/youthlawaustralia 
https://www.tiktok.com/@youthlawaus 
 
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.
 
Any enquiries regarding this episode can be sent 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. 

Spotlight On Witness Assistance Service

The Witness Assistance Service (WAS) provides support and information for vulnerable victims and witnesses involved in criminal cases. The WAS is part of the ODPP (Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions) and WAS officers are available to provide services through each of the ODPP offices.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander WAS Officers can provide culturally appropriate support across the State to witnesses who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
WAS officers are social workers, psychologists or counsellors who understand both trauma and how the criminal justice system works.
Please find helpful links to services below:
Preparing for court | ODPP (nsw.gov.au)
 
Victims & Witnesses | ODPP (nsw.gov.au)
 
1 - Justice Journey - Introduction - YouTube
 
Justice Assist | Home (nsw.gov.au)
 
Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/Gwd49cJbCu8QNiUzzRK8Ge0V_EU
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. 
 

Spotlight On Police Accountability Practice

This episode introduces the Redfern Legal Centre Police Accountability Practice. They are the only specialised police accountability practice in NSW.
They can advise people on issues or incidents around:
Police harassment
General searches
Strip searches
Arrests
Excessive force
Failure to investigate
Fines, including COVID-19 fines
Access to police records
You can fill out an intake form on the Redfern Legal Centre website, as well as find numerous links to resources and fact sheets to download.
Website:   www.rlc.org.au
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/sZOTl5 
Twitter:  http://bit.ly/sT9quL
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To send any questions: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au 
 
Acknowledgments
The music in our Law for Community Workers on the go 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. 

Spotlight On International Social Services Australia

The ISSA is a free, national, legal and social work service that specialises in International Parental Child Abduction and returning children to their parent/families under the 1980 Hague Convention.
You can find links to their website, newsletter and social media pages below:
International Social Service Australia (ISS Australia)
ISS Australia Quarterly Newsletter January to March 2022
International Social Service Australia | LinkedIn
ISS AUSTRALIA (@iss_aus) / Twitter
International Social Service Australia (facebook.com)
You can subscribe to the CLE e-alert here: Legal Aid NSW - Subscribe
A transcript of the episode can be found here: Spotlight On ISSA Transcript PDF 
AcknowledgmentsThe 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.