Law for Community Workers
by Legal Aid NSW
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Too young to convict? Children, courts and crime
Too young to convict? Children, courts and crime
About this podcast
Keeping community workers up-to-date with legal topics and changes to the law.
Episodes
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- Too young to convict? Children, courts and crime · 45 min · Episode 157What happens when a child comes into contact with the criminal justice system in NSW? In this episode, Yolanda chats to senior criminal lawyer Claudia Cejas from Legal Aid NSW's…
- Centrelink debt update: Old debts, new rights · 41 min · Episode 156Anyone who has had a Centrelink debt since 2003 can now claim money back from Centrelink under a new Scheme - but they need to act fast. The deadline to apply for the Resolution…
- School rules: Exclusion and non‑attendance in NSW · 59 min · Episode 155What happens when a child stops attending or is excluded from school - and what are the legal consequences for families and schools? In this episode, Yolanda takes a deep dive…
- Hard Conversations: Episode 1 - Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service and Central Coast Community Legal Centre · 31 min · Episode 50Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was…
- Hard Conversations: Episode 2 - First Nations communities · 19 min · Episode 51Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was…
- Hard Conversations: Episode 3 - Culturally diverse communities - Jenelyn Terkildsen · 19 min · Episode 55Hard conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was…
- Hard conversations: Episode 4 - Engaging with diverse communities · 15 min · Episode 58Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was…
- Hard Conversations: Episode 5 - Rural and regional communities · 21 min · Episode 59Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was…
- Hard Conversations: Episode 6 - Dr Kay Patterson - former federal Age Discrimination Commissioner talks about elder abuse · 41 min · Episode 67Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was…
- The Rental Shift: NSW reforms explained · 44 min · Episode 154Originally recorded for NSW Law Week, the Tenants' Union of NSW breaks down the latest changes to rental laws in New South Wales. Community Education Coordinator, Charlie Wilde…
- Do Your Own Divorce - the free tool everyone should know · 18 min · Episode 153In this episode, we introduce Do Your Own Divorce - a free, step-by-step online resource to help people in Australia apply for divorce through the Federal Circuit and Family…
- 'Til the violence ends - Episode 5: Domestic violence and pets - Lucy's Project · 35 min · Episode 152This is the fifth episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. In this episode, Bridget speaks to Alison Waters, the Policy, Advocacy and Research Lead…
- 'Til the violence ends - Episode 4: Coercive control · 58 min · Episode 151This is the fourth episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. In this episode, Bridget takes a deep dive into coercive control with criminal lawyers…
- ‘Til the violence ends – Episode 3: Macarthur Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service · 25 min · Episode 150This is the third episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. We will explore the legal issues people experience, the services available to provide…
- Civil law wrapped - what's new in 2024 · 10 min · Episode 149What'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…
- Criminal law wrapped - what's new in 2024 · 13 min · Episode 148What's new in the law in 2024? In this mini-series, specialist lawyers at Legal Aid NSW discuss key legal changes that community workers should know. This episode features…
- Family law wrapped – what’s new in 2024 · 10 min · Episode 147What'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…
- ‘Til the violence ends – Episode 2: Domestic violence and tenancy · 32 min · Episode 146This is the second episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. We will explore the legal issues people experience, the services available to provide…
- 'Til the violence ends – Episode 1: Introduction to series and WDVCAP · 46 min · Episode 145This is the first episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. We will explore the legal issues people experience, the services available to provide…
- Not afraid – the story of an elder abuse survivor · 52 min · Episode 144In this special episode, Sasha and Lynn from Legal Aid NSW's Elder Abuse Service, chat to Peg, an elder abuse survivor, about her experience and getting legal help. If you or…
