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Police powers

How can help you

The Early Intervention Unit can help you sort it out before it gets serious

If you need more help, contact LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 for legal information, referrals and in some cases, advice.

Your rights and responsibilities

Do you find it hard to hear or speak?

Free legal advice and information

Call us through the National Relay Service on 133 677 or www.relayservice.gov.au or call LawAccess NSW on 1300 889 529

Aboriginal Women’s

a community legal centre men, children and youth living ovide free legal advice and lating to family violence. 87

Family law problems?

Order brochures online at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au (go to Order a publication) or email [email protected]

men’s Contact Line is staffed by Aboriginal women Tues, Thurs and Fri. 84.

Free workshops

For more information about Legal Aid NSW services:

Your rights

Like us on www.facebook.com/LegalAidNSW Follow us in www.twitter.com/LegalAidNSW Watch us on www.youtube.com/LegalAidNSW

Help at court

Information for applicants and persons in need of protection. www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

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Everyday legal problems

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This catalogue is for organisations who order and maintain stocks of our publications. Titles with this symbol replace earlier editions of the brochure. Please remove and recycle out-of-date brochures and replace them with the most current edition. To order publications in this catalogue go to:

www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications To view more online resources including video and audio files go to: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/factsheets-and-resources For more information about Legal Aid NSW publications, email us at: [email protected] or call 9219 5028. Orders placed for titles that are currently in stock will normally be dispatched from our Sydney warehouse within two business days. All orders are sent via Australia Post. Please allow 3-5 working days for delivery. The publications in this catalogue are a general guide to the law. You should not rely on them as legal advice, and we recommend that you talk to a lawyer about your situation. The information is correct at the time of printing. However it may change. For more information contact LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529. Follow us on: www.twitter.com/LegalAidNSW Like us on: www.facebook.com/LegalAidNSW Watch us on: www.youtube.com/legalaidnsw Helpful legal information can be found at our website:

www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

LEGAL AID NSW 2017 CATALOGUE

Understanding this catalogue Brochure title

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can help you Free legal advice and information

Free workshops

Your rights

Help at court


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Page numbers are indicated. The date of publication is on the back of each brochure. Please replace all publications that have a date earlier than the date listed in this catalogue.

Legal Aid NSW provides free legal advice and in some cases legal aid. This brochure outlines the type of help available and range of services.

Brochure description

Translations

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Arabic Bengali Burmese Chinese (Trad) Chinese (Sim) Croatian Dari/Farsi

Greek Hindi Indonesian Italian Khmer Korean Lao Macedonian Russian

Serbian Spanish Tamil Thai Turkish Urdu Vietnamese

All brochures are in English, and some are also available in other languages where indicated.

Easy English series EE Recycle Titles with this symbol replace earlier ediitons of the brochure. Please remove and recycle out-of-date brochures and replace them with the most current edition.

Easy English is for anyone who has difficulty reading English. This includes people with low literacy levels, intellectual disabilities or whose main language is not English (see page 12).


CONTENTS

Legal Aid NSW: General and specialist services

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Money, Debt and Fines

2

Insurance and disasters

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Employment 3

Families, relationships and children

4

Government and Rights

5

Courts, Police and Crime

6

Older people

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Aboriginal people

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Domestic violence

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Posters and cards

10

Bookmarks 11

Young people

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Traffic and driving

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Easy English brochures

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Legal Aid NSW: General and specialist services How Legal Aid NSW can help you

Free workshops

Your rights

Help at court



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Legal Aid NSW provides free legal advice and in some cases legal aid. This brochure outlines the type of help available and range of services.

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Do you need an interpreter? Translating and Interpreting Service. (TIS) provides free interpreters if you do not speak English. TIS can help you talk to us in your language. Call TIS on 131 450. If you have a speech or hearing impairment, call the National Relay Service on 133 677 or LawAccess NSW on TTY 1300 889 529.

Mental Health Advocacy Service Legal help and advice about mental health matters

Mental Health Advocacy Service Level 4, 74–76 Burwood Road Burwood NSW 2134 Telephone: 9745 4277

At the time of printing, the information shown is correct but may be subject to change.

Legal Aid family lawyers, located at all Legal Aid NSW offices can also assist with child support and a referral to the Child Support Service.

Bankstown Civic Tower, Level 8 Cnr Rickard Rd & Jacobs St Bankstown 2200 Tel: 9707 4555

Order brochures online at: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications or email: [email protected]

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Penrith 95 Henry St Penrith 2750 Tel: 4732 3077

Manly Ground Floor 39 East Esplanade Manly 2095 Tel: 9977 1479

Newcastle 51–55 Bolton St Newcastle 2300 Tel: 4929 5482 Nowra 55-57 Berry St Nowra 2541 Tel: 4422 4351

Orange Suite 4, 95 Byng Street Orange 2800 Tel: 6362 8022

Wagga Wagga Ground Floor Best Place, Morrow St Wagga Wagga 2650 Tel: 6921 6588 Wollongong Ground floor, 73 Church St Wollongong 2500 Tel: 4228 8299

rie Legal Centre 77

ville Legal Centre 99

Prisoners Legal Service

Central Sydney

Regional

323 Castlereagh Street Haymarket 2000 Ph: 02 9219 5000 TTY: 02 9219 5126

Coffs Harbour Ph: 02 6651 7899

Metropolitan

Gosford Ph: 02 4324 5611

Bankstown Ph: 02 9707 4555 Blacktown Ph: 02 9621 4800

l Children’s and Youth ntre 9385 9588

nt Youth Legal Centre ghurst) 9360 1847

Workers: call your local

Alcohol and Drug Information Service: Provides 24 hour telephone advice, information and referral 9361 8000. Outside Sydney Metro Area Freecall: 1800 422 599

Contact us: Sydney (Bidura):

legal centres can also ung people 0 10 18 10 (9am–5pm) to closest centre.

ess NSW can refer eople to private lawyers Sydney: 1300 888 529

9219 5120

Broadmeadow & Wyong: 4628 2922 Campbelltown:

4929 5482

Parramatta & Woy Woy: 8688 3800 Newcastle:

429 5482

Sutherland:

9521 3733

CHILDREN’S LEGAL SERVICE

Download our book ‘Get Court Smart’ which has loads of information on what to do if you’re going to court at:


RIGINAL CONTACTS

original people who are taken into police custody are legally d to speak immediately to a lawyer from the Aboriginal Legal e. All police stations have been supplied with the number, can be called 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For other ons about the law, Aboriginal people should call 9318 2122 working hours.

e who is under 18 and cannot contact the Aboriginal Legal e can call the Legal Aid Youth Hotline on 1800 10 18 10.

ga Baiya (Aboriginal Women’s Legal Centre) assists young inal people. Call 9569 3847 or 1800 686 587 (outside Sydney).

Helping young people in trouble with the law

ed by the Publications Unit of Legal Aid NSW. For copies email: [email protected] or ring 9219 5028. Also available at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications

ore information about Aid NSW services:

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Dubbo Ph: 02 6885 4233

Lismore Ph: 02 6621 2082

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Newcastle Ph: 02 4929 5482 Nowra Ph: 02 4422 4351 Orange Ph: 02 6362 8022 Tamworth Ph: 02 6766 6322

This brochure explains how this specialist service can help people in gaol. Contains information in Arabic, Chinese (Trad), Korean, Indonesian, Spanish and Vietnamese.

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Tel: (02) 9219 5148 Fax: (02) 9219 5145

Web: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Copies of this brochure are available by ringing the Publications Unit on 02 9219 5028 or the Veterans’ Advocacy Service on 9219 5148. It is also available from www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/pubsonline

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We value your feedback!

Wollongong Ph: 02 4228 8299

compliments

Office Hours

Penrith Ph: 02 4732 3077

Central Sydney:

Sutherland

All other offices:

Ph: 02 9521 3733

9.00am to 5.00pm

Thank you for your feedback

tell us what you think…

Wagga Wagga Ph: 02 6921 6588

suggestions

8.30am to 5.30pm


Children’s Legal Service

The Law Society of NSW can refer young people to private lawyers in Sydney: 9926 0300.

X ST

(Cnr Castlereagh and Hay Sts)

PO Box K847, Haymarket NSW 1238

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HER USEFUL NUMBERS

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Write to us at:

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Parramatta – Criminal Law Ph: 02 8688 3800 TTY: 02 9687 7538

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Dec 2010

need immigration advice? TALK TO US …

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Italian Vietnamese

Veterans’ Advocacy Service

6 pages | DL Flyer | December 2010

This brochure explains how advocates can help veterans and their dependants with advice and representation.

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Korean Spanish Turkish Vietnamese

Tell us what you think

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Law for everyday life DVD | July 2012

An introduction to civil law for community workers. The DVD explains how to spot a civil law problem and where help is available. Running time: 6 min.

This brochure explains how you can provide compliments, suggestions and complaints about our services and staff.

This DVD has English captions for people who are deaf or hearing impaired.

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Legal Aid NSW provides children’s lawyers to advise and represent children and young people in criminal cases in the Children’s Courts. This brochure outlines the services provided, including help at court, in detention centres and over the phone.

Veterans’ Advocacy Service

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Contact Central Sydney for further details.

Copies are available from Publications, Legal Aid NSW on 02 9219 5028 or the Child Support Service on 02 9633 9916. You can also order online: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/pubsonline

Liverpool Ph: 02 9601 1200

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We visit country areas on a regular basis.

This brochure is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese.

Fairfield Ph: 02 9727 3777

How our lawyers can help you

LEGAL AID

Regional Areas:

Tamworth Level 1, 424-426 Peel St Tamworth 2340 Tel: 6766 6322

Campbelltown Ph: 02 4628 2922

tion is intended as a general guide to the law. It e relied on as legal advice and it is recommended to a lawyer about your particular situation.

MUSEUM STATION

(Cnr Castlereagh and Hay Sts. see map) Office hours: 9am-5pm

Sydney Ground Floor 323 Castlereagh St, Sydney 2000 Tel: 9219 5000

3. What are your comments? Please tell us what you would like to happen.

y the Publications Unit of Legal Aid NSW. More e ordered online at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ or email [email protected]

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If you are coming to visit us, please see Central Sydney reception on the ground floor at 323 Castlereagh St. Haymarket NSW 2000

A service for people with child support problems

Sutherland Ground Floor 3-5 Stapleton Ave, Sutherland 2232 Tel: 9521 3733

Arabic Chinese (Trad) Dari/Farsi Korean

Prisoners Legal Service

HYDE PARK

6 pages | DL Flyer | October 2015

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Liverpool Level 4, Interdell Centre 47 Scott St Liverpool 2170 Tel: 9601 1200

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Where we are

Contact us

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Fairfield Level 2, Fairfield Chase 25 Smart St Fairfield 2165 Tel: 9727 3777

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Lismore Level 4, 29 Molesworth St Lismore 2480 Tel: 6621 2082

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Sydney: (02) 9219 5148 or 12550 (reverse charges) for advice, enquiries and appointments.

Child Support Service

Answers the 10 most commonly asked questions about dealing with private lawyers.

If legal aid is not available to you and you are looking for help from a private lawyer, you should read this first.

Child Support Service

Family law Child Support

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This brochure outlines how this specialist service can provide legal advice and assistance about mental health law. Dubbo 64 Talbragar St Dubbo 2830 Tel: 6885 4233

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This brochure explains how the Child Support Service can help both paying and carer parents with child support matters.

Blacktown Level 2, Kildare Court 13 Kildare Rd Blacktown 2148 Tel: 9621 4800

Coffs Harbour 41 Little St Coffs Harbour 2450 Tel: 6651 7899

For more information about Legal Aid NSW services: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Gosford Level 2, 37 William St Gosford 2250 Tel: 4324 5611

4 pages | DL Flyer | June 2014 Campbelltown Level 4, 171-179 Queen St Campbelltown 2560 Tel: 4628 2922

If you need more help. contact LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529.

Serbian Spanish Tamil Thai Turkish Urdu Vietnamese

Mental Health Advocacy Service Burwood Level 4, 74-76 Burwood Rd Burwood 2134 Tel: 9747 6155

This brochure is available in Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese.

Hindi Indonesian Italian Khmer Korean Lao Macedonian Russian

DVD about legal rights for newcomers to Australia. Running time: 20 min. Amharic Arabic Burmese Chin Hakka Chinese Dari/Farsi

Questions you should ask your lawyer

QUESTIONS

you should ask your lawyer

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Welcome to Legal Aid

CASTLEREAGH ST

can help you

WELCOME TO LEGAL AID NSW

We can help you with your legal problem

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How

Need immigration advice? 4 pages | DL Flyer August 2014

This brochure outlines Legal Aid NSW immigration services, types of visas we can help with, and a list of locations from which our lawyers give legal advice.

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Activity Book | A5 booklet October 2016

A colour in book for children following Leroy the lizard as he has fun learning about the law.

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Money, Debt and Fines Legal Aid NSW offices

19 5000 219 5126

politan Offices

STOWN 8 Civic Tower Rickard Rd STOWN 2200 07 4555

KTOWN 36–37 e Court’ Level 2 Kildare Rd KTOWN 2148 21 4800

WOOD 4 74–76 od Rd OOD 2134 47 6155 747 0214

BELLTOWN 1 Level 4 79 Queen St BELLTOWN 2560 28 2922 IELD 1 Level 2 art St ELD 2165 27 3777

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PARRAMATTA Civil & Family Law Level 5 91 Phillip St PARRAMATTA 2150 Tel: 9891 1600

NEWCASTLE Level 2 51–55 Bolton St NEWCASTLE 2300 Tel: 4929 5482

PARRAMATTA Criminal Law Parramatta Justice Precinct Level 1160 Marsden St PARRAMATTA 2150 Tel: 8688 3800 TTY: 9687 7538

NOWRA Level 2 59 Berry St NOWRA 2541 Tel: 4422 4351

PENRITH 95 Henry St PENRITH 2750 Tel: 4732 3077

PORT MACQUARIE 107 William Street PORT MACQUARIE 2444 Tel: 02 55251600

SUTHERLAND Ground floor 3–5 Stapleton Ave SUTHERLAND 2232 Tel: 9521 3733 Regional Offices COFFS HARBOUR 41 Little St COFFS HARBOUR 2450 Tel: 6651 7899 DUBBO 64 Talbragar St DUBBO 2830 Tel: 6885 4233

NEVER IGNORE A FINE It may seem overwhelming but you can always do something about it.

Are you having problems with fines?

Need help? Legal Aid NSW

◆◆ Go to our website www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or phone LawAccess NSW for your nearest Legal Aid office

LawAccess NSW – 1300 888 529

Fined Out (4th edition) is a free handbook that helps people deal with fines, explaining the fine enforcement process and the options available for addressing fines. It provides links to SDR forms and other publications, and has sample letters and a contacts list for more help.

FINED OUT A practical guide for people having problems with fines

16 pages | DL flyer November 2015

ORANGE Suite 4 95 Byng St ORANGE 2800 Tel: 6362 8022

TAMWORTH Level 1 424–426 Peel St TAMWORTH 2340 Tel: 6766 6322

You can order the handbook online from Publications, Legal Aid NSW:

◆◆ www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/ order-a-publication and select the topic ‘Money, Debt and Fines’. This brochure is intended as a general guide to the law. It should not be relied on as legal advice and it is recommended that you talk to a lawyer about your particular situation.

Even if you don’t agree how much you owe or don’t think you owe the money, you should do something.


This brochure explains some of the legal steps to take if you are in dispute about amounts under $100,000.

GOSFORD 92-100 Donnison St GOSFORD 2250 Tel: 4324 5611

For more information, contact LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529.

For more copies of this brochure, order online at:

LISMORE Suite 6 Level 4 29 Molesworth St LISMORE 2480 Tel: 6621 2082

◆◆ www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/ order-a-publication and select the topic ‘Money, Debt and Fines’.

◆◆ Free legal advice and assistance. To find your nearest centre call 9212 7333 or go to: www.clcnsw.org.au

Credit and Debt Hotline ◆◆ 1800 808 488

Free financial counsellors ◆◆ www.financialrights.org.au

State Debt Recovery ◆◆ Penalty notices: 1300 138 118 ◆◆ Enforcement Orders: 1300 655 805 ◆◆ Work and Development Order Hotline: 1300 478 879 ◆◆ www.sdro.nsw.gov.au

Provides free interpreters if you do not speak English. TIS can help you talk to LawAccess NSW in your language. Call TIS on 131 450.

TTY or NRS

If you are hearing/speech impaired, you can contact us on TTY 9219 5126 or through the National Relay Service (NRS) on 133 677.

For more information about Legal Aid NSW services:

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Thinking of a

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‘rent to buy’ home purchase?

There are things you need to know: You may not legally own the property. There are hidden fees and charges. You may pay significantly more than the value of the property.

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Thinking of a ‘rent to buy’ home purchase?

If you do not complete the arrangement you may not get your money back.

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This brochure looks at the legal issues around a ‘rent to buy’ home loan purchase, including the hidden fees and charges, who legally owns the property and the high weekly repayments involved.

6 pages | DL flyer August 2014

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private training course?

You can do something about it

2 pages | DL flyer August 2016 You should get legal advice

Are you having problems with fines? This brochure explains what you can do about court fines and penalty notices.

This brochure is available in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese.

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)

or contact the Publications Unit, Legal Aid NSW on 9219 5028.


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Community Legal Centres

There are several steps you can take after you receive a Letter of Demand from a person saying you owe them money. This brochure explains all your different options and takes you through the process step by step.

WAGGA WAGGA Ground floor 74-76 Fitzmaurice St WAGGA WAGGA 2650 Tel: 6921 6588 WOLLONGONG Ground floor 73 Church St WOLLONGONG 2500 Tel: 4228 8299

◆◆ Provides legal information, referrals and in some cases advice over the phone: www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au

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Are you being squeezed for a debt?

Are you being squeezed for a debt?

he nearest Legal Aid NSW office visit www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or ring LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529

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Mortgage Stress Handbook 3rd Ed. 90 pages | A5 booklet August 2014

This handbook explains your options, has sample documents you can use and a list of useful contacts.


Problems with a private training course? 2 pages | DL flyer March 2016

Are you having problems with your

home mortgage? there are things you can do

Are you having problems with your home mortgage? 8 pages | DL flyer August 2014

For help call LawAccess NSW on

1300 888 529

Advice for students if a private college has acted unfairly.

or go to www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/contact-us to find a Legal Aid lawyer near you.

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There are things you can do. This brochure has helpful information for people having problems with their mortgage.

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WDO DVD LABEL

Work & Development Orders

WDO

Work and Development Orders breaking the cycle of fine debt www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

© Legal Aid NSW 2012

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DVD | July 2012

Can’t Pay Your FINES? Ask here about

Work and Development Orders

• Clear your fines debt • Get your licence back • Make a fresh start Free legal help

LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 WDO hotline 1300 478 879

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This brochure shows you how to help clients break the cycle of fine debt by becoming a WDO sponsor.

This brochure helps those who have expensive, short term loans that are hard to repay.

16 pages | DL flyer November 2013

This DVD shows you how to help clients break the cycle of fine debt by becoming a WDO sponsor. This DVD has English captions for people who are deaf or hearing impaired.

June 2013

There’s a better way than payday loans 2 pages | DL flyer May 2016

OFFSET BASE: 3A WHITE

Running time: 12 minutes

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Work & Development Orders

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Can’t pay your fines?


1 page | DL flyer | June 2013

This resource is for organisations and health practitioners that sponsor Work and Development Orders assisting clients to clear fines debt.

FINED OUT A practical guide for people having problems with fines

1 page | DL flyer | June 2013 Ask here about


• Clear your fines debt • Get your licence back • Make a fresh start

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Free legal help LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 WDO hotline 1300 478 879 June 2013

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Aimed at assisting young people, this resource is for organisations and health practitioners that sponsor Work and Development Orders assisting young people to clear fines debt.

Fined out 4th ed. 68 pages | A5 booklet September 2014

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A practical guide for people having problems with fines.

Insurance and disasters Your insurance check up

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Be prepared for a storm or flood

Your home Your home may be your most valuable and loved asset. Imagine losing everything in a flood. Then imagine not being covered by insurance. Most flood and storm policies won’t pay for water damage that is caused by wear and tear—for example, if water gets in because you haven’t kept the property in a good condition. Some policies don’t cover flood at all—check your product disclosure statement. Talk to your insurer today to make sure that you are covered.

Your insurance cover There is a limit to the amount of money that the insurer will pay to repair or rebuild your home. This is called your ‘sum insured’. Building costs are constantly increasing and they also increase after a natural disaster. Talk to your insurer about what the right level of cover is for you. You can also use their online calculators to find out. Some insurers allow up to 30% extra if your building costs blow out.

Your policy terms Each year some insurance claims are denied, or people get less than they expected. Many more people discover too late that they are underinsured by thousands of dollars. Have you checked your policy recently? Each insurance policy is different. Shop around and find the right policy for you. Useful contacts • LawAccess NSW – Free information and referrals 1300 888 529 or www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au

Have you had your Insurance Check-up?

• Legal Aid NSW – Free legal advice at your local Legal Aid office or Recovery Centre (call LawAccess 1300 888 529 for Legal Aid offices) www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Your insurance check up–be prepared for a storm or a flood

Your insurance check up

My lawyer has agreed to:

• Legal Aid NSW – Free legal advice at your local Legal Aid office or Recovery Centre (call LawAccess 1300 888 529 for Legal Aid offices) www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Have you had your Insurance Check-up?

Call your insurance company

It is important that you make contact with your insurer as soon as you can to lodge details of your property damage claim. Remember, this can be done once you and your family are safe, even if you have not returned to your property or if you don’t know the extent of the damage. This initial contact will get your claim started. You don’t need to have your policy paperwork with you - the insurance company will have electronic records. If you do not know who your insurance company is, you should contact the Insurance Council of Australia hotline and they will find out for you.

Cleaning up your property

Insurance companies will usually want to assess the damage to your property before any repairs are done. Many companies will also want to approve the repairer you are using. You can go ahead with emergency repairs and clean-up if needed to make your property safe before your claim is assessed, but make sure you have clear ‘before-and-after’ photos and keep all receipts for the work that is done. If you can, try to contact your insurer before you start to let them know what you will be doing.

Temporary accommodation and other additional benefits

Your insurance policy may include payment for temporary accommodation costs and other additional benefits, such as demolition and removal of debris. These benefits are usually in addition to the sum insured amount of your policy (this means they will not be taken off the value of your claim).

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Legal Aid NSW – Free legal advice at your local Legal Aid office or Recovery Centre (call Law Access 1300 888 529 to find Legal Aid offices). www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

How Legal Aid NSW can help you after a storm, flood or bushfire.

Insurance Law Service 1300 663 464 or www.insurancelaw.org.au Financial Ombudsman’s Service 1300 367287

Tenants advocacy service www.tenants.org.au/contact-us

If you need help to talk to us in your language, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 (9am-5pm). If you find it hard to hear or speak, contact us through the National Relay Service on 133 677 or www.relayservice.gov.au or contact LawAccess NSW on 1300 889 529. This brochure only gives general information about the law. You should talk to a lawyer about your problem. The information in this brochure is correct when it is printed, but the information can change. If you need more help, contact LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529. Order brochures online at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au (go to Order a publication) or email [email protected] DEC 2015

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Your insurer will need to give you a claim number in respect of your claim. If you are not provided with a claim number by your insurer, or are being told you can’t make a claim in relation to your policy, you should seek urgent legal advice.

LawAccess NSW – Free information and referrals. 1300 888 529 or www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au

NSW Fair Trading Information Centre 133 220 (Monday to Friday 8:30–5:00)

My to do list:

Bushfires– know your rights

A guide to getting your insurance claim paid

Home

A checklist of the things to do so you are better prepared for a bushfire.

Getting help after a disaster 6 pages | DL flyer December 2015

Fair Work Ombudsman – 13 13 94

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Useful contacts • LawAccess NSW – Free information and referrals 1300 888 529 or www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au

Financial Rights Legal Centre – 1800 007 007

FOS – 1800 367 287

Each insurance policy is different. Some policies allow up to 30% extra if your building costs blow out. Many policies don’t have cover for ember, smoke or melting damage—unless flames reach your home. Check your product disclosure statement. And get covered early. There are limits on buying insurance once a fire has started. It is worth shopping around to get the right policy for you.

• Storm Insurance www.insurancelaw.org.au/fact-sheet/#Storm Insurance

Lodging your insurance claim

Getting help after a disaster

Finances

My lawyer’s phone number:

Your policy terms

• Insurance Law Service 1300 663 464 or www.insurancelaw.org.au

know your rights

Wellbeing

Centrelink – Contact your local Centrelink office

There is a limit to the amount of money that the insurer will pay to repair or rebuild your home. This is called your ‘sum insured’. Building costs are constantly increasing. Also, the higher your BAL, the more your building costs will be. This is because your home may need to be rebuilt to a higher standard. Talk to your insurer about what the right level of cover is for you. You can also use their online calculators to find out.

• Insurance Law Service 1300 663 464 or www.insurancelaw.org.au

Bushfires

Useful contacts

My local Disaster Recovery Centre is:

My lawyer’s name:

Your insurance cover

A checklist of the things to do so you are better prepared for a storm or flood.

My checklist

Lifeline – 13 11 14

A recent survey found that 80% of households were underinsured. Imagine losing everything you own and not having enough money to rebuild. Rebuilding after a fire may cost you a lot more than you think. It will depend on your Bushfire Attack Level (your BAL). If you are not sure what your BAL is you can check with your Local Council or the Rural Fire Service.

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Your home

• Storm Insurance www.insurancelaw.org.au/fact-sheet/#Storm Insurance

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This factsheet tells you what your insurance entitlements are in times of fire and where to go to get advice and assistance

This factsheet explains leave entitlements during a natural disaster or emergency. It applies to all private sector employees in NSW.

Employment Employment Problems Spot the Signs

Is this happening to you? Then it’s time to get employment law advice “I am paid less than $17.70 an hour” The national minimum wage is $17.70 per hour. All workers should be paid at least this amount, unless they are a ‘junior’ (usually 20 years of age or less). Most minimum rates in Awards* are higher than the minimum wage. If an ordinary worker is receiving less than $17.70 per hour then they are almost certainly being underpaid.

“I am paid ‘cash in hand’ and don’t get a payslip” It is legal for a worker to be paid cash in hand – but all workers must be given a payslip. If a worker receives cash without a payslip there is a real risk that the employer is not following the law – for example the employer may not be sending the worker’s tax to the Tax Office or contributing superannuation for the worker.

“I am working for a trial period with no pay” All workers are entitled to be paid for their work, even when on probation or being trained. Many workers who are new to Australia are mistaken about this because of bad labour practices in other countries. Many workers who are new to Australia are exploited this way. The employer can establish a probationary period but the worker must still be paid. Volunteers and work experience students do not expect payment – but these volunteer arrangements are well recognised, for example charity workers and organised student placements.

“My boss tells me I am casual but I work the same hours each week” Working regular hours each week is not usually casual employment. Many employers mislead workers about casual employment to avoid paying annual leave, sick leave and other benefits. This is a real problem in the workforce – millions of workers are denied access to their full entitlements in this way. Where there is expectation of work each week with similar hours the worker is usually permanent full time or permanent part time. This means that they must be given paid holidays and paid sick leave. *Awards are made by the Fair Work Commission and set out minimum pay and conditions. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) can give information about Awards, rates of pay, overtime, breaks and other entitlements. Phone 131 394 or go to www.fairwork.gov.au

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‫مشكالت التوظيف‬

‫اعرف الدالئل‬

‫هل تواجه أيّ من هذه الدالئل؟‬

‫ حان الوقت للحصول على مشورة بشأن قانون التوظيف‬،‫إذن‬ “‫ دوالرًا في الساعة‬17.70 ‫”أتقاضى أجرًا أقل من‬

‫ ما لم يكونوا “صغيري‬،‫ ويجب أن يتقاضى جميع العاملين هذه القيمة بحد أدنى‬.‫ دوالر في الساعة‬17.70‫يبلغ الحد األدنى الوطني لألجور‬ ‫ فإذا تقاضى عامل عادي أقل من‬.‫ إنّ معظم معدالت الحد األدنى في المزايا* هي أعلى من الحد األدنى لألجور‬.)‫سنة أو أقل‬20 ‫السن” (عاد ًة‬ ‫ فإنه يكاد يكون بال شك يتقاضى أجرً ا أقل مما ينبغي‬،‫ دوالرً ا في الساعة‬17.70

“‫”أتلقى أجري ”نقدًا باليد” وال أحصل على قسيمة دفع راتب‬

‫ ففي حالة حصول العامل على أجره‬.‫ إال أنه يجب إعطاء جميع العاملين قسيمة دفع راتب‬،‫إنه من القانوني حصول العامل على أجره نقدًا باليد‬ ‫ قد ال يرسل رب العمل ضريبة‬،‫ على سبيل المثال‬،‫ فهنا تكمن خطورة حقيقة بأن رب العمل ال يتبع القانون‬،‫نقدًا ولم يتلقى قسيمة دفع راتب‬ .‫ مكتب الضرائب أو قد ال يساهم في صندوق التقاعد من أجل العامل‬.‫العامل إلى‬

“‫”أعمل لفترة اختبار بدون تقاضي أجر‬

‫ ال يعي كثير من العاملين الجدد الوافدين إلى‬.‫يحق لجميع العاملين تقاضي أجرً ا نظير عملهم حتى في أثناء العمل تحت االختبار أو التدريب‬ ‫ يمكن لرب العمل‬.‫ ويُستغل الكثير من العمال الجدد في أستراليا بسبب ذلك‬.‫أستراليا ذلك بسبب ممارسات العمل السيئة في البلدان األخرى‬ ‫ ال يتقاضي المتطوعين وطالب اكتساب الخبرات المهنية‬.‫ إال أنه يجب أن يتقاضى العامل أجرً ا عن هذه المدة‬،‫تحديد فترة عمل تحت االختبار‬ .‫ على سبيل المثال ُعمّال الجمعيات الخيرية وعمليات تدريب الطالب المنظمة‬،‫ ولكن هذه األعمال التطوعية معترف بها‬،‫أجرً ا نظير أعمالهم‬

“‫”يخبرني رئيسي أنني عامل موسمي ولكني أعمل عدد الساعات نفسها كل أسبوع‬

‫ فكثير من أرباب العمل يخدعون العاملين بشأن العمل المؤقت وذلك‬.‫ال يكون عمل ساعات منتظمة كل أسبوع عاد ًة بمثابة عمل مؤقت‬ ‫ حيث يُحرم الماليين من‬،‫ وهذه مشكلة حقيقية لدى القوى العاملة‬.‫للتهرب من دفع مقابل اإلجازة السنوية واإلجازة المرضية والمزايا األخرى‬ ‫ فإن العامل يكون عاد ًة يعمل‬،‫ إذا كان هناك توقع بالعمل ساعات مماثلة كل أسبوع‬.‫العمال من الحصول على حقوقهم الكاملة بهذه الطريقة‬ .‫ وهذا يعني أنه يجب منحهم أيام عطالت مدفوعة األجر وأجازات مرضية مدفوعة األجر‬.‫بدوام كلي دائم أو دوام جزئي دائم‬ ‫ ويمكن لمحقق‬.‫ وتبين المزايا الحد األدنى لألجر والشروط‬،‫( المزايا‬Fair Work Commission) ‫* تحدد هيئة العمل العادل‬ ‫( تقديم معلومات حول المزايا ومعدالت األجور والوقت اإلضافي وفترات الراحة‬FWO) ‫شكاوى هيئة العمل العادل‬ www.fairwork.gov.au ‫ أو زيارة الموقع اإللكتروني‬131 394 ‫ يُرجى االتصال على رقم الهاتف‬.‫واالستحقاقات األخرى‬


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Problemas laborales

雇佣问题发现征兆在你身上是否发生了这样的情况如果是，那么你该获取雇佣法相关的建议了！ “我的时薪不到 17.70 澳元” 全国最低工资标准为每小时 17.70 澳元。除非是 “青少年工作者” （通常指 20 岁及以下），否则，所有工作者的薪资都不得低于这一金额。薪资裁定* 中的大多数最低薪酬都要高于最低工资。如果一位普通工作者的时薪低于 17.70 澳元，那么他的薪酬几乎可以肯定属于不足。

“我的薪水都是‘现款现付’，没有工资单” 用现金给工作者支付薪资是合法的，但所有工作者都必须获得工资单。如果一名工作者在收到现金薪水时没有收到工资单，那么很可能是雇主没有遵守法律——比如，雇主可能没有替你向税务局交税，或是没有替你缴纳养老金。

“试用期没有工资” 所有工作者都有权为其所做的工作获得薪酬，即使是在试用期或培训期。有许多新到澳大利亚的工作者因为其它国家的不良劳工惯例而对此存在误解。许多新到澳大利亚的工作者正以这样的方式而受到剥削。雇主可以设置试用期，但工作者仍必须获得薪酬。志愿工作者和实习生则不期望获得薪酬，但这些志愿工作安排应广受认可，例如慈善工作者或有组织的学生实习。

“老板说我是临时工，但我每周都工作相同的小时数” 每周都有固定小时数的工作通常不能被看作是临时工。许多雇主故意混淆临时工的概念，从而避免支付年休假、病假和其它福利待遇。这是劳动力市场中的一个大问题——数百万计的工作者正因此而无法享受他们的完整权利。只要预计每周都有相近的工作小时数，工作者通常就是固定全职或固定兼职员工。这就意味着他们必须被给予带薪假期和带薪病假。 *公平工作委员会制定的薪资裁定规定了最低薪资标准和条件。公平工作调查专员（FWO）可以提供有关薪资裁定、薪酬数额、加班、休息时间及其他权益的信息。请拨打电话 131 394 或访问 www. fairwork. gov. au。

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Entonces, es momento de buscar asesoramiento legal laboral “Me pagan menos de $17.70 por hora”

El salario nacional mínimo es de $17.70 la hora. Todos los trabajadores deben recibir ese monto como mínimo, a menos que entren en la categoría de “junior” (en general, de 20 años de edad o menos). La mayoría de los salarios mínimos de los convenios colectivos o Awards* superan el mínimo. Si un trabajador regular recibe menos de $17.70 por hora, sin dudas se le está pagando de menos.

“Me pagan ‘efectivo en mano’ y no me dan recibo de sueldo”

Es legal que un trabajador reciba dinero en efectivo; sin embargo todos los trabajadores deben recibir un recibo de sueldo. Si un trabajador recibe dinero en efectivo sin un recibo, existe un verdadero riesgo de que el empleador no cumpla con la ley; por ejemplo, es posible que el empleador no envíe el impuesto del trabajador a la Oficina de recaudación o no contribuya con la jubilación del trabajador.

“Estoy trabajando durante un período de prueba sin recibir remuneración”

Todos los trabajadores tienen derecho a recibir una remuneración por su trabajo, incluso dentro de un período de prueba o capacitación. Muchos trabajadores que llegan a Australia están equivocados al respecto debido a malas prácticas laborales en otros países. Muchos trabajadores sin experiencia en Australia son explotados de esta manera. El empleador puede establecer un período de prueba, pero aun así al trabajador debe pagársele. Los voluntarios y estudiantes que realicen su experiencia de trabajo no esperan que se les pague, pero estos acuerdos voluntarios son muy conocidos, por ejemplo, los trabajadores de organizaciones de beneficencia y las prácticas de estudiantes.


Thai

ปัญหาในการจ้างงาน มองเห็นสัญญาณ

้ ับคุณอยูห เกิดเรือ ่ งแบบนีก ่ รือเปล่า

ถ ้าเช่นนัน ้ ถึงเวลาทีค ่ ณ ุ ต ้องรับค�าปรึกษาด ้านกฎหมายเกีย ่ วกับการจ ้างงานแล ้ว “ฉ ันได้คา่ แรงต�า ่ กว่า $17.70 ต่อชว่ ั โมง”

ค่าแรงขัน ้ ต�า่ ของประเทศนีค ้ อ ื $17.70 ต่อชัว่ โมง ลูกจ ้างทุกคนควรได ้รับค่าจ ้างทีจ ่ �านวนเท่านีเ้ ป็ นอย่างน ้อย นอกเสียจากว่า พวกเขาจะเป็ น “เยาวชน” (ตามปกติต ้องมีอายุครบ 20 ปี หรือต�า่ กว่า) อัตราขัน ้ ต�า่ ส่วนมากทีแ ่ สดงไว ้ในค่าแรงตามกฎหมาย (Awards)* มักสูงกว่าค่าแรงขัน ้ ต�า่ หากลูกจ ้างธรรมดาคนหนึง่ คนใดได ้รับค่าแรงต�า่ กว่า $17.70 ต่อชัว่ โมง ก็เป็ นทีแ ่ น่นอนว่า ลูกจ ้างผู ้นัน ้ ได ้รับค่าจ ้างต�า่ กว่าทีค ่ วรได ้รับ

“ฉ ันได้ร ับค่าแรงเป็น ‘เงินสด’ และไม่ได้ร ับใบแจ้งค่าแรง” ลูกจ ้างสามารถรับค่าแรงเป็ นเงินสดได ้โดยถูกกฎหมาย – แต่ลก ู จ ้างทุกคนจะต ้องได ้รับใบแจ ้งค่าแรงด ้วย หากลูกจ ้างได ้ รับเงินสดโดยปราศจากใบแจ ้งค่าแรง ก็อาจมีความเป็ นไปได ้สูงมากทีน ่ ายจ ้างไม่ได ้ปฏิบต ั ต ิ ามกฎหมาย – ยกตัวอย่างเช่น นายจ ้างอาจไม่ได ้ส่งภาษี ของลูกจ ้างให ้แก่กรมสรรพากร หรือไม่ได ้จ่ายเงินเข ้ากองทุนเงินบ�านาญสะสมให ้แก่ลก ู จ ้าง

“ฉ ันก�าล ังอยูใ่ นช่วงทดลองงานและไม่ได้ร ับค่าแรง”

“Mi jefe me dice que soy trabajador eventual; sin embargo trabajo la misma cantidad de horas todas las semanas”

ิ ธิทจ ลูกจ ้างทุกคนมีสท ี่ ะได ้รับค่าตอบแทนจากงานทีต ่ นท�า แม ้ว่าจะอยูใ่ นระหว่างช่วงทดลองงานหรือช่วงฝึ กงาน ลูกจ ้างหลายคน ทีเ่ พิง่ ย ้ายเข ้ามาอยูใ่ นออสเตรเลียใหม่ ๆ มักเข ้าใจผิดในเรือ ่ งนีเ้ นือ ่ งจากวิธป ี ฏิบต ั ต ิ อ ่ ลูกจ ้างทีไ่ ม่ถก ู ต ้องในประเทศอืน ่ ๆ ลูกจ ้าง เป็ นจ�านวนมากทีย ่ งั ใหม่ตอ ่ ออสเตรเลียจึงถูกนายจ ้างแสวงหาประโยชน์ด ้วยวิธน ี ี้ นายจ ้างสามารถก�าหนดช่วงเวลาทดลองงานได ้ แต่ลก ู จ ้างก็ยงั จะต ้องได ้รับค่าแรงด ้วย อย่างไรก็ตาม อาสาสมัครและนักศึกษาทีท ่ �างานเพือ ่ หาประสบการณ์จะไม่ได ้รับค่าแรง – แต่การจัดสรรอาสาสมัครเหล่านีถ ้ อ ื เป็ นสิง่ ทีท ่ ราบกันดี ยกตัวอย่างเช่น คนทีท ่ า� งานเพือ ่ การกุศล และการหางานให ้นักศึกษา

*Los convenios colectivos o Awards los realiza la Comisión de Equidad en el Trabajo y

การท�างานตามเวลาเดียวกันเป็ นประจ�าทุกสัปดาห์ ไม่ถอ ื ว่าเป็ นการจ ้างงานแบบชัว่ คราว นายจ ้างหลายรายท�าให ้ลูกจ ้างเข ้าใจ ผิดเกีย ่ วกับการจ ้างงานแบบชัว่ คราว ทัง้ นีเ้ พือ ่ หลีกเลีย ่ งการจ่ายค่าแรงส�าหรับการลาหยุดพักผ่อนประจ�าปี การลาป่ วย และ สิทธิประโยชน์อน ื่ ๆ ซึง่ เรือ ่ งนีถ ้ อ ื ว่าเป็ นปั ญหาอันแท ้จริงในด ้านก�าลังคน ด ้วยวิธน ี ี้ ลูกจ ้างหลายล ้านคนจึงถูกกีดกันไม่ให ้เข ้า ถึงสิทธิประโยชน์ของพวกเขาได ้อย่างเต็มที่ เมือ ่ ใดก็ตามทีม ่ ก ี ารคาดหมายให ้ท�างานในเวลาเดียวกันกับทีท ่ �าในแต่ละสัปดาห์ เมือ ่ นัน ้ เป็ นการแสดงว่าลูกจ ้างผู ้นัน ้ เป็ นลูกจ ้างเต็มเวลาแบบถาวร หรือเป็ นลูกจ ้างไม่เต็มเวลาแบบถาวร ซึง่ หมายความว่าพวก เขาจะต ้องได ้รับค่าแรงระหว่างการลาหยุดพักผ่อนและการลาป่ วยด ้วยเช่นกัน

Trabajar horas regulares cada semana no es, en general, un empleo eventual. Muchos empleadores engañan a los trabajadores acerca del empleo temporal para evitar pagar las vacaciones anuales, las licencias por enfermedad y otros beneficios. Esto representa un problema real en el trabajo; de esta forma se le niega el acceso a la totalidad de sus derechos a millones de trabajadores. En los casos en que se espera similar cantidad de horas de trabajo cada semana, el trabajador es permanente de tiempo completo o permanente de tiempo parcial. Esto significa que debe tener vacaciones pagas y licencias por enfermedad pagas. establecen el pago y condiciones mínimos. La Oficina de Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) puede brindar información acerca de Awards, remuneraciones, horas extras, recesos y otros derechos. El teléfono para comunicarse es el 131 394 o visite www.fairwork.gov.au

46 pages | A5 booklet October 2015

This booklet is for young workers and provides information about wages and entitlements and how to claim and recover unpaid amounts.

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Ripped off: your rights about unpaid wages and entitlements at work

่ั “นายจ้างของฉ ันบอกฉ ันว่าฉ ันเป็นพน ักงานชวคราว แต่ฉ ันท�างานเวลาเดียวก ันทุกส ัปดาห์”

*ค่าแรงตามกฎหมาย (Awards) อัตราค่าแรงต�า่ สุด และเงือ ่ นไขต่างๆ ถูกก�าหนดขึน ้ โดยคณะกรรมาธิการ Fair Work Commission เจ ้าหน ้าที่ Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) สามารถให ้ข ้อมูลเกีย ่ วกับค่าแรงตามกฎหมาย, อัตราค่าแรง, ค่าล่วงเวลา, การหยุดพักผ่อน และสิทธิประโยชน์อน ื่ ๆ โทรศัพท์ไปที่ 131 394 หรือไปยัง www.fairwork.gov.au


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Những Vấn Đề Việc Làm Nhận Ra Các Dấu Hiệu

Điều này có đang xảy ra với quý vị không? Vậy thì đã đến lúc nhận tư vấn về luật lao động “Tôi được trả dưới $17,70 một giờ” Mức lương tối thiểu theo quy định quốc gia là $17,70 một giờ. Tất cả người lao động cần được trả ít nhất là số tiền này, trừ khi họ là ‘người ít thâm niên’ (thường từ 20 tuổi trở xuống). Hầu hết các mức tối thiểu trong Quy Định Tiền Lương* cao hơn mức lương tối thiểu. Nếu một người lao động bình thường nhận được dưới $17,70 một giờ thì họ gần như chắc chắn không được trả đủ lương.

“Tôi được trả ‘bằng tiền mặt’ và không nhận được phiếu lương” Việc người lao động được trả lương bằng tiền mặt là hợp pháp - nhưng tất cả người lao động phải được nhận phiếu lương. Nếu chỉ nhận tiền mặt mà không có phiếu lương, có rủi ro thực tế là chủ sử dụng lao động không tuân theo luật pháp - ví dụ như chủ sử dụng lao động có thể không nộp tiền thuế của người lao động cho Sở Thuế hoặc đóng tiền phụ cấp hưu trí cho người lao động.

“Tôi đang thử việc và không được trả lương” Tất cả người lao động được quyền hưởng lương cho công việc của họ, ngay cả trong thời gian thử việc hay đào tạo. Nhiều người lao động mới sinh sống tại Úc hiểu nhầm về vấn đề này vì các thông lệ lao động kém ở các quốc gia khác. Nhiều người lao động mới sinh sống tại Úc bị bóc lột theo cách này. Chủ sử dụng lao động có thể đặt ra khoảng thời gian thử việc nhưng người lao động vẫn phải được trả lương. Các tình nguyện viên và sinh viên làm việc lấy kinh nghiệm không mong đợi sẽ được trả lương – tuy nhiên các thỏa thuận tình nguyện này được công nhận rõ ràng, ví dụ như các nhân viên từ thiện và sự sắp xếp việc làm cho sinh viên có tổ chức.

“Sếp của tôi bảo rằng tôi là nhân viên thời vụ nhưng tuần nào tôi cũng làm việc trong khoảng thời gian giống nhau” Làm việc trong khoảng thời gian thường xuyên mỗi tuần thường không phải là việc làm thời vụ. Nhiều chủ sử dụng lao động đánh lừa người lao động về việc làm thời vụ để tránh phải trả tiền nghỉ phép năm, nghỉ ốm/bệnh và các phúc lợi khác. Đây là một vấn đề thực tế trong lực lượng lao động - hàng triệu người lao động bị từ chối quyền được hưởng các quyền lợi đầy đủ theo cách này. Trong trường hợp công việc được dự kiến mỗi tuần với khoảng thời gian tương tự nhau, người lao động thường là nhân viên toàn thời gian cố định hoặc bán thời gian cố định. Điều này có nghĩa là họ phải được nghỉ lễ và nghỉ ốm/bệnh hưởng lương. *Quy Định Tiền Lương do Ủy Ban Việc Làm Công Bằng soạn thảo và đặt ra mức lương và các điều kiện làm việc tối thiểu. Thanh Tra Việc Làm Công Bằng (FWO) có thể cung cấp thông tin về Quy Định Tiền Lương, mức lương, làm ngoài giờ, nghỉ giải lao và các quyền lợi khác. Hãy gọi đến số 131 394 hoặc truy cập www.fairwork.gov.au


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Families, Relationships and Children What happens when your relationship ends?

Family law Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when your relationship ends?

Family Dispute Resolution conferences at Legal Aid NSW

24 pages | DL brochure March 2012

Answers to questions about your family, your children and your property.

8 pages | DL brochure November 2016

This booklet assists families in matters such as divorce, property, making arrangements for sharing children, and child support.

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My ex-partner isn’t following the court orders about our children. What can I do?

A resource kit for parents

My ex-partner isn’t following the court orders about our children… What can I do?

A resource kit for parents

My ex-partner has taken our children without my permission… What can I do?

24 pages | A4 brochure August 2016

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This 24 page self help guide is for people who already have court orders about parenting, including consent orders. It provides information about enforcing parenting orders.

You may be a grandparent who is caring for or raising your grandchildren. You may be a grandparent who is concerned about your grandchild’s safety or well-being.

Or you may have been stopped from seeing your grandchildren and would like to know what you can do about it.

Dari/Farsi Vietnamese

My ex-partner has taken our children without my permission. What can I do?

Child support TAKING ACTION TO GET

CHILD SUPPORT CHILD SUPPORT FACT SHEET

A self-help guide for parents taking action to recover their children.

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Sometimes it is possible to have an arrangement for you to have telephone or other contact with your children. This will be set out in the contact order or the Care Plan. It is often possible for you to write to your children while they are in care. You usually have to send mail through Community Services who will send it to your children. You can send cards and letters at any time. You can include photographs

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if you like. You can also ask to send presents on special occasions if for some reason you cannot attend face-to-face contact with your children. It is important to make sure these contact arrangements are written in the orders or Care Plan.

If the Minister for Community Services has parental responsibility for your children, then Community Services can decide where your children will live. The Children’s Court cannot tell Community Services where to place your children.

▲ what you have done differently since your children were removed from your care,

If you feel your children are at risk and Community Services are not responding to your concerns, you should contact the Child Protection Helpline on telephone 132 111.

▲ how your children have been

Any member of your family can ask Community Services to authorise them as a carer. If Community Services refuse to do this, it may be possible for your family member to apply to the Administrative Decisions Tribunal to review Community Services’ decision.

It is very important to turn up to all of the contact visits with your children. If you miss contact visits and you do not have a Court order for contact, the person with parental responsibility may reduce the amount of contact visits you can have with your children.

If you have a family member or a friend interested in caring for your child and Community Services do not agree, ask your relative or friend to seek legal advice.

I have concerns about my kids in care: where do I go?

▲ During Court proceedings your contact can be quite regular. With young babies it can be (but is not always) more than once per week. With older children it can be weekly or fortnightly.

If you have a real concern that your children are not doing well in care, it is important that you speak to their caseworker as soon as possible.

▲ If the Court decides that your children are going to return home to you, your contact may increase until they are able to come back to you permanently. This is called restoration.

If you notice something that concerns you at a contact visit with your children, bring it to the attention of the contact supervisor and ask them to make a note about it. Make sure you follow up your concerns with the caseworker.

▲ If the Court decides that your children are not going to be returned to you, then your contact will usually be gradually reduced. ▲ How often you have contact depends a lot on your children’s individual circumstances – their age, their health, where they live, their routine, school hours, and various other things happening in their life.

If you have concerns about your children, or you have difficulty communicating with Community Services, and you cannot resolve these concerns with your children’s caseworker or Manager Casework, you can make a complaint to the Community Services Complaints Line on telephone 1800 000 164.

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Can I get a lawyer?

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Your case might be helped by evidence from people or organisations you have been working with to address your previous child protection issues, such as:

If you are still concerned, you can make a complaint to the NSW Ombudsman online at: www.ombo.nsw.gov.au

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▲ letters from doctors, counsellors or social workers about how well you are doing, including how often you have been attending these services,

The Ombudsman is an independent watchdog whose job is to make sure that agencies they watch over (including Community Services) fulfill their functions properly and improve their delivery of services to the public.

▲ certificates for any drug or alcohol treatment programs you have completed.

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Divorce factsheets

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A series of four factsheets to help you if you cannot afford a private lawyer or wish to manage your own application for divorce. Topics:

Have you been separated for 12 months or more? You and your spouse must have been separated for at least 12 months and there is no possibility of getting back together.

Were you married less than two years? divorce. If you do not want to attend counselling you can ask the court for

See the section below on

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Do you know where your spouse is? If you do not know where your spouse is follow the Serving Your Divorce Documents – What to Do factsheet 3.

This fact sheet is one of four fact sheets about managing your own divorce. It provides basic information only and is not a substitute for legal advice. If you are likely to be involved in court proceedings or legal action, you should get advice from a lawyer. Lawyers can be consulted privately, through Legal Aid NSW or at Community Legal Centres.

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Best for kids

1 page | DL Flyer | January 2015

Referral tools for the Best for Kids website, www.bestforkids.org.au, which has helpful information about family law for children and parents. See accompanying poster on page 10. Community Legal Education

We provide community legal education on family law and care and protection to community groups, workers and other professionals.

You can order publications at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications or email [email protected] or call 9219 5028.

Information and Referral services

This brochure is available in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi/ Dari, Korean, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

We assist in connecting people with other lawyers in Legal Aid NSW, other Legal Aid NSW services, and Legal Aid court duty lawyers. We assist with referral to private lawyers, family mediation services and other community and government services.

Family Law

Early Intervention Unit

A brochure about EIU services for Aboriginal people is also available. For more information about Legal Aid NSW services

Call the Family Law Early Intervention Unit for more information about our services on 1800 551 589 or email us at [email protected]

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) provides free interpreters if you do not speak English. TIS can help you talk to us in your language. Call TIS on 131 450

If you are hearing or speech impaired you can contact us by calling the National Relay Service (NRS) on 133 677

Resolving legal issues before they get serious

TTY 9219 5126 (Central Sydney) or TTY 9747 0214 (Burwood)

LawAccess NSW provides legal information, referrals and in some cases advice. Call 1300 888 529

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▲ Aboriginal Legal Service: telephone 1800 733 233 or see www.alsnswact.org.au

What happens when my kids are in care?

bestforkids.org.au is a website for young people and families with questions about the law.

▲ Aboriginal Legal Service: telephone 1800 733 233 or see www.alsnswact.org.au

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Sometimes the people who provide these letters or certificates may be asked to give evidence in the proceedings.

▲ Legal Aid NSW: telephone 1800 551 589 or see www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

limits), and Legal Aid’s ‘merits test’ (that your case has a reasonable prospect of success). If you do not qualify for legal aid, you may choose to pay a lawyer privately to represent you, or represent yourself.

For more information about hearings and agreements, see BOOKLET 2: Going to the Children’s Court.

▲ certificates from parenting classes you have attended, and

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If all the parties cannot reach agreement, then there will need to be a hearing. You and the other parties will need to give evidence, and everyone will have a chance to tell the Magistrate what they say should happen. The Magistrate will then make the decision which the Magistrate believes is in the best interests of your children.

You can find a lawyer by contacting:

needChildren’s to show that you meet Court made a decision The Legal Aid’s ‘means test’ (that you I am unhappy about: what can I do? are within the income and assets

parties about your children.

▲ what your plans are for the children if the Court makes the orders you are seeking.

Finding a lawyer

Legal Aid NSW may be able to help you make a section 90 application. To be granted legal aid, you will

doing happens since they were removed, ‘dispute resolution conference’ to What when my kids see if you can reach agreement with ▲ what contact you have had with Community Services and the other areyour inchildren, care? and

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and care

If you want to have contact with your children it is very important that whoever has parental responsibility for your child knows how to contact you. If you move or if your telephone number changes, you must tell them.

How often do I get to see my kids?

What happens when my kids are in care?

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I want Things have changed and I do? my kids back: what can

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Before you start

A series of 6 brochures to help clients navigate the children’s court and children’s services.

kids in care

ASSESSMENT

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A series of 5 brochures to help clients navigate NSW child support services.

TAKING ACTION TO DISPUTE APPLYING FOR LEAVE TO CHANGE YOUR

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Community Services want to talk about my kids: what will happen?

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This brochure explains what legal options you have if you are a grandparent raising your grandchildren, denied contact with grandchildren or if you are concerned about your grandchildren’s welfare.

Your legal questions answered

This brochure explains how legal aid conferences assist people to solve their family law dispute without going to court.

Translations Arabic Chinese (Trad) Dari/Farsi Korean

Are you a grandparent?

Legal Issues for Older People

Photo disclaimer: The people in these photos have no involvement with Legal Aid NSW

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Early Intervention Unit

4 pages | DL brochure | August 2015

Information about the Legal Aid NSW Family Law Early Intervention Unit which assists people to resolve legal issues before they get serious.

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DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILY LAW

De facto relationships 6 pages | A4 brochure August 2014

This factsheet provides information about the laws affecting de facto couples, including same-sex relationships.

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Are there plans for your child to be adopted? 2 pages | DL flyer | August 2016

NEW

Are there court proceedings for the adoption of your child?


2 pages | DL flyer | August 2016

Your rights if FACS is talking about adopting your children.

When kids in care are adopted Information for birth parents whose child is in care about adoption orders, adoption plans and what happens if their child is adopted.

Your rights and options when there is a court order for your child to be adopted.

Government and Rights Free legal advice and assistance with

Disability Support Pension

Free advice and assistance with Disability Support Pension

Free legal advice and assistance with

Centrelink problems

Free advice and assistance with Centrelink problems

4 pages | DL brochure | July 2015

4 pages | DL brochure | May 2015

Disability Support Pension and overseas travel

Disability Support Pension and overseas travel

4 pages | DL brochure October 2015

Free advice and assistance for people with Centrelink problems.

This brochure has information on how to claim a disability support pension and what to do if your claim has been refused including a sample letter to a doctor.

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Translations Arabic Chinese (Sim) Dari/Farsi

Translations Arabic Croatian Serbian

Translation Arabic

Discrimination Toolkit 3rd Ed. 200 pages | A5 booklet November 2014

What’s the law?

Certificate of Attendance Presented to

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Your guide to making a discrimination complaint. Available in Braille through the State Library of NSW.

Have you been involuntarily admitted to hospital?

Connecting human rights to everyday people

A4 Certificate | March 2012

For the completion of the What’s the Law?

This certificate of attendance can be given to students who have completed one or more topics from the What’s the law? community legal education package which is available on the Legal Aid website at www.legalaid. nsw.gov.au/publications/ factsheets-and-resources

This brochure is for people on Disability Support Pensions travelling overseas. It explains what you need to tell Centrelink.

12 pages | A5 booklet March 2015

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This booklet provides information about the Legal Aid NSW Human Rights Committee and public interest human rights matters.

What is a section 32? 6 pages | DL brochure October 2012

Designed to assist criminal lawyers when they are providing legal advice to clients about making a section 32 application under the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990.


Find out your rights and where to get help if you have been involuntarily admitted to hospital.


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Courts, Police and Crime Going to court

A guide to bail

24 pages | DL brochure May 2014

This booklet explains what to do if you have received a Court Attendance Notice for a criminal offence and have to go to a NSW Local Court. See accompanying poster on page 10.

Police powers

Police powers

8 pages | DL brochure January 2015

20 pages | DL brochure December 2015

Your rights and responsibilities

Helping you understand and apply for bail.

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Your rights and responsibilities in regard to arrest, searches, ‘move along’ directions and questioning.

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Criminal law information

Character references How they can help you if you are going to court

Written references about your good character can help your case in court. It is a good idea to obtain one or more references from people who “are of good reputation”. This means they do not have a criminal record or a bad reputation. These people may be neighbours, family friends, workmates, members of clubs or organisations you belong to (eg.community, sporting, religious, political or other groups). Each reference should be addressed either “To the Presiding Magistrate” or “To the Presiding Judge”. It should be: •

Neatly written or typed

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A statement from the person writing the reference that s/he is aware of the charges before the court

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How long the person has known you

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Anything which might help the court concerning your charges (eg. your general honesty, if it is a stealing charge; your general driving ability, if it is a drink driving charge.)

It will help your solicitor if you can provide the original reference to the court and a copy to your solicitor. If you are representing yourself, keep one and hand one up to the court. This brochure is available in Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese. To order copies call 9219 5028 or visit: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/pubsonline

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What is a committal? If you are facing a committal, you have been charged with a serious offence, which is unlikely to be finalised in the Local Court. A committal is a hearing in the Local Court before the charge is heard in the District Court or Supreme Court. In the committal hearing a Magistrate decides whether the prosecution has enough evidence for your case to be committed for trial, or sentence. If there is enough evidence and the case is serious enough, your case will be decided by a Judge and a jury in the District or Supreme Court. You do not have to enter a plea at the committal. However, if you plead guilty your matter will be committed for sentence unless the prosecution decides that it can stay in the Local Court. If you plead not guilty or enter no plea your matter will be committed for trial. If you have been granted legal aid for your committal, it is a condition of the grant of legal aid that your legal representative attends a case conference. A case conference will give your representative and the prosecution the opportunity to work out whether your case will proceed to a trial or become a sentence. The case conference will only be carried out when your solicitor has taken instructions from you. Your case will only be committed for sentence if you decide to plead guilty. If you plead not guilty or enter no plea when you appear at a trial in the District Court or Supreme Court, a jury will decide whether or not you are guilty. If you are in doubt about the procedure, you should seek more advice from a solicitor.

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can i get bail if i have appealed?

you are appealing after being convicted or entenced in the Local Court, you must lodge your ppeal before you can apply for bail. You can apply or bail in Local Court immediately when you lodge our appeal. This is normally done straight after ou are sentenced. If you don’t get bail in the Local ourt, you can still apply for bail to the Supreme ourt.

applying for supreme court bail

you have appealed to the Court of Criminal Appeal gainst your conviction or sentence in the District r Supreme Courts, you can apply for bail in the upreme Court. However, you will have to show that here are special circumstances before the court will ear your bail application. Special circumstances nclude that you will probably have served most of our sentence before your appeal is heard and/or hat you are highly likely to win your appeal. For this eason it is best to have the merit of your appeal ssessed before applying for Supreme Court bail.

he Supreme Court is located at Court No 1, King St., upreme Court Building (near St. James or Martin lace railway stations).

or further information about bail in general, see the egal Aid NSW brochure, A guide to bail.

Helping you understand and apply for bail

you have any questions, see the Prisoners Legal ervice when they visit the gaol, or ring the Supreme ourt Bails Section of Legal Aid NSW on 9219 5001.

his publication is intended as a general guide to the law in NSW. should not be relied on as legal advice and it is recommended at you talk to a lawyer about your particular situation.

t the time of printing, the information shown is correct but may e subject to change.

you need more help, contact LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529.

rder brochures online at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications email [email protected] or call 9219 5028.

his brochure is available in Arabic, Chinese (Trad), English and etnamese.

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Contacts

1 page | DL flyer | May 2010

For information over the phone: LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 If you are under 18: Legal Aid Youth Hotline


This flier explains how character references can help you if you are going to court.

If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, call the NRS on 133 677. If you need an interpreter, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50. They can arrange an interpreter to call LawAccess NSW or Legal Aid NSW.

Reviewing local court decisions

Reviewing Local Court decisions Application for Annulment


(or what to do if you missed court)

Appealing to the District Court

Information about how to make an appeal if you have attended a Local or Children’s Court and are not happy about the decision that the court made.

Are you facing a committal? Character references Going to court Police powers

Understanding bail

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If you have attended a Local or Children’s Court and are not happy about a decision made about your case you may wish to consider an appeal.

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Legal Aid NSW has other brochures including:

These can be viewed or ordered at our online publications web page at: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/pubsonline or from the Publications Unit on 9219 5028.

This brochure explains what you may be able to do if you have had a criminal, traffic or apprehended violence (AVO) matter listed in the Local Court of NSW and you missed the court date.

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Are you facing a committal?

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Have you breached your parole, home detention or intensive correction order?

4 pages | DL brochure March 2012

their privacy is your priority.

Contact Us

Sexual Assault Communications Privilege Service Legal Aid NSW —

You have a right to apply to the Local Court to review a conviction, penalty or order made in your absence. This brochure explains how to apply for this review and what happens next.

Their privacy is your priority

4 pages | DL brochure September 2013

If you are facing a committal, you will have been charged with a serious offence which is unlikely to be finalised in the Local Court. This brochure outlines what happens at a committal hearing and explains what you need to do next.

4 pagesstop. | DL brochure November 2015 think. protect.

Applying for Supreme Court bail

What is an ‘indictable’ appeal?

In prison and had your visa cancelled?

This brochure explains the appeals process and how to apply for legal aid.

This brochure outlines the forms you need to fill out to get your visa back if you’ve been in prison.

This brochure explains when you can get bail and the things you should know before you apply to the Supreme Court for bail. Translations Arabic Chinese (Trad)

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Email: Phone:

Vietnamese


[email protected] LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529

www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/sacps

This brochure outlines what happens if you breach parole. Sept13

Client Privacy and Sexual Assault Communications Privilege

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This brochure will help you protect the confidentiality of therapeutic records of sexual assault victims. Includes tips on responding to subpoenas. See accompanying posters on page 10.

4 pages | DL brochure | May 2014

getting there

or more informtion about Legal Aid NSW services:

Vietnamese


appeals A guide to indictable

4 pages | DL brochure June 2015

Older people Legal Issues for Older People

Adult children living at home What do you do if you want them to leave?

It’s not uncommon for older people to find themselves sharing their home with an adult child. Adult children may want to move in with their parents because they have lost their job, had a relationship breakdown or for some other reason.

Adult children living at home 12 pages | A4 brochure November 2016

This brochure explains what you can do if you are an older person who is sharing your home with an adult child, and you want them to leave.


Are you a grandparent? Your legal questions answered You may be a grandparent who is caring for or raising your grandchildren. You may be a grandparent who is concerned about your grandchild’s safety or well-being.

Or you may have been stopped from seeing your grandchildren and would like to know what you can do about it.

Are you a grandparent? 12 pages | A4 brochure November 2016

This brochure explains what legal options you have if you are a grandparent who is raising grandchildren, denied contact with grandchildren or if you are concerned about your grandchildren’s welfare.


Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop Everyone has a right to live in a respectful and safe environment. Some people do not feel safe. They may experience violence or abuse from a partner, another family member or other person who lives in their home or residential facility.

They may experience abuse from a neighbour, or a carer who is meant to be looking after them. There are things you can do to protect yourself from violence or abuse.

Are you experiencing violence or abuse? 4 pages | A4 brochure November 2016

If you are experiencing violence or abuse from a partner, another family member or other person who lives in your home or residential facility, there are steps you can take. Translations



Your home and the age pension

Qualifying for the pension

What you need to know

In Australia the age pension is not automatically available to everyone who is of age pension age. Centrelink has rules about what you can own (the assets test) and how much income you can receive (the income test) before you are entitled to a full or part pension. If your assets or income exceed the limits set by Centrelink you will not be entitled to the pension. Both tests apply. You may be under the asset limit but over the income limit, or vice versa. Centrelink will use the test that results in the lower amount of pension payable. If you exceed the assets or income test, you will lose your entitlement to the pension or it will be reduced.



This brochure explains how downsizing, moving into a granny flat, retirement village or other accommodation changes could affect your pension.


Moving in with the family? Make sure you protect your interests As you get older you may find that living alone in your own home is no longer working for you. You may want to be closer to your adult children for companionship and support. There are many reasons why older people decide to live with their children.

Granny Flats You may decide to enter into what is called a ‘granny flat arrangement’. This is usually an arrangement between you and your adult child where you make a financial contribution to a property in exchange for the right to live in the property. It might involve the construction of a separate dwelling on your child’s property or renovations to the existing property. Or it may involve you selling your home and buying a new home for you and your family to share. It may also include an agreement that they will provide you with physical care and support. These arrangements often work out well. However problems can arise if you haven’t considered what would happen if the circumstances change or if there is a dispute about what you and your family have agreed to.


Who will decide for you if you can’t decide for yourself? Making our own decisions

This brochure explains what you can do to avoid losing your home after your partner dies.


This brochure explains what you should think about before you enter into a ‘granny flat arrangement’. Arabic Chinese (Sim) Greek

Think about planning ahead

Many older people live in homes that are legally owned by someone other than themselves and face eviction from that home when the owner dies.

Moving in with the family?

Translations

They want me to leave 4 pages | A4 brochure November 2016

They want me to leave Staying in your home when your partner dies

Your home and the age pension

We take it for granted that we can make our own decisions about a range of issues, large and small, that affect our lives. For more complex decisions we may seek advice from others but we decide whether we follow that advice or not.

You must have capacity to make decisions about:

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taking out a loan

The law presumes adults have the ‘capacity’ to make their own decisions until that is shown not to be the case. ‘Capacity’ means that when making a decision you have the ability to:

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investing money

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understand the facts involved

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understand the main choices

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weigh up the consequences of the choices

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understand how the consequences affect you

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communicate your decision*

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making a will

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buying or selling property

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making a power of attorney

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entering a contract

If you don’t have capacity to make these types of decisions they will not be legally binding.

* Definition taken from the Capacity Toolkit (a publication of the Attorney General’s Department of NSW). Copies are available from www.justice.nsw.gov.au


Helping your family financially? Understand the risks It can be a worry for older people when they see their adult children struggling financially. Someone in your family may be in this situation and you may want to help them. Before you decide to help you should be aware of the risks involved – especially if your home is all you have.

Don’t risk your home Older people may be ‘asset rich but income poor’. They may own their home, which may be worth a considerable amount, but their only income may be the pension. If you are in this position you need to think seriously before you use your home as security to help your children. You can be at risk of losing your home when trying to help your family financially if you: •

guarantee a loan taken out by your child

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take out a loan in your name, with the intention that your child will pay off the loan

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transfer the title in your home to your child so they can use the property as security for a loan

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take out a reverse mortgage on your home

In the first three situations you will be relying on your child to be able to pay off the loans taken out by them or on their behalf. If they don’t keep up with the loan repayments the lender has the legal right to take your home you own and sell it to pay off the debt. If the value of your home doesn’t cover the loan the lender can also take other property you may own.

Helping your family financially? Understand the risks 4 pages | A4 brochure November 2016

This brochure explains what you need to think about before you decide to lend money to a family member.

Italian Vietnamese

Translations Arabic Chinese (Sim) Greek

Who will decide for you if you can’t decide for yourself? 6 pages | A4 brochure November 2016

Italian Vietnamese


Why make a will?

Making a will is a positive step you can take to:

What is a will? A will is a legal document that sets out how you want the things you own to be distributed when you die. Wills aren’t just for people who own property or have lots of money.

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Why make a will? 4 pages | A4 brochure November 2016

provide for the people you care about

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leave particular items to certain people

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appoint a person you trust to carry out the instructions in your will (your executor)

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leave any other instructions you may have (for example, about your funeral arrangements)

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make a gift to charity if you wish.

Making a will removes the doubts and difficulties that can arise when there is no evidence of the deceased person’s wishes. Even if you don’t have a lot of money or you don’t own a house, you may want to leave other valuable or sentimental items such as art works, coins, jewellery, antiques, letters, or photographs to particular people. After your death your property and belongings are referred to as your estate.

This brochure explains how you can plan ahead for the situation where you may no longer be able to make decisions for yourself due to illness, injury or age.

Italian Vietnamese

This brochure explains why you should make a will and the steps to take. Translations Arabic Chinese (Sim) Greek

Italian Vietnamese

Translations Arabic Chinese (Sim) Greek

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Speaking for myself

Diary 2017 NEW Legal topics for older people

32 pages | A5 booklet May 2016 Speaking for myself Planning for later life decision making

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The 2017 Legal Topics for Older People Diary

184 pages | A5 diary | December 2016

This booklet explains how you can plan ahead and make decisions about what happens to you or your property.

This limited edition diary provides information about seniors rights, consumer law, aged care, community phone numbers and a list of agencies and services for older people.


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Aboriginal people How Legal Aid NSW can help you

Got a fine?


What to do if you have court fines and penalty notices.


Mental Health Advocacy Service

What happens when we split up?

Who gets my stuff when I die?

Legal help, information and advice about mental health matters for Aboriginal people.

This booklet assists Aboriginal families in matters such as divorce, property, making arrangements for sharing children and child support.

Why wills are important for Aboriginal people.

Family Law Problems?

Caring for kids in Aboriginal families

This brochure outlines Legal Aid NSW services for Aboriginal people.



The Early intervention Unit helps Aboriginal people sort out family law issues early, before they become serious.

This brochure is for Aboriginal grandparents, aunties, uncles and other relatives involved in looking after young children.

Break your silence, stop the violence



Advice about domestic violence and help at court

This brochure outlines how this program assists women to apply for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order and how women can stop the cycle of abuse.

A2 poster reversible November 2016

Break Your Silence, Stop the Violence

Advice about domestic and family violence and help at court

Our Services cover many courts around NSW

Call 1800 WDVCAS (1800 938 to find the service closest to you

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This reversible poster accompanies the brochure of the same name. Poster size: 60cm x 42 cm.

Break Your Silence, Stop the Violence Our Services cover many courts around NSW



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Kids in care


This booklet helps Aboriginal people navigate the children’s court and children’s services. Part of a series of 6 brochures, see page 4.


Wallet card | November 2016

This wallet card provides contact details for Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services which help women to get protection from domestic violence. Card size: 12cm x 5cm


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This flyer is for organisations and health practitioners that sponsor Work and Development Orders assisting clients to clear fines debt.

This poster is for organisations and health practitioners that sponsor Work and Development Orders assisting clients to clear fines debt.

1 page | DL flyer | June 2013

How Legal Aid NSW can help you with child support matters.




Hey you mob – need help with child support?


A3 poster | June 2013

Work and Development Orders DVD | September 2013

A deadly way to clear your fine debt.

Super Cuz: adventures of a koori superhero who fights for justice Audio | March 2011

Radio plays with advice for young Aboriginal people.

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Domestic violence Are you applying for an AVO?

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applying

AVO?

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Information for applicants and persons in need of protection.

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violence? How Legal Aid NSW can help you.

Courts can make orders to protect you from a person who has been violent towards you. This brochure explains how you can get an order and what happens in court.


Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services are funded by Legal Aid NSW

So you want the violence to stop Advice about domestic violence and help at court. 12 pages | DL brochure December 2015


Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop Everyone has a right to live in a respectful and safe environment. Some people do not feel safe. They may experience violence or abuse from a partner, another family member or other person who lives in their home or residential facility.

They may experience abuse from a neighbour, or a carer who is meant to be looking after them. There are things you can do to protect yourself from violence or abuse.

So you want the violence to stop

. . . 000 (112 from mobiles)

LOCAL CONTACTS Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

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s, 7 days) . . . 1800 656 463 . . . . . . . . . . 1800 671 442 . . . . . . . . . . 1800 551 800 Domestic Violence Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . 8745 6999

Police Police Domestic Violence Liaison Officer Local Court

. . . . . . . . . . 1300 888 529


Court dates

. . . . . . . . . . 1300 889 529 your AVO or to find your

ect (Same Sex, Transgender,

9332 1966 or 1800 244 481

Wallet card | December 2015

Other services

Free Call Line) 1800 810 784

For copies visit www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications or email: [email protected] or call 9219 5028.

ting Service (TIS) . . . 131 450

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This wallet card provides contact details for Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services which help women to get protection from domestic violence.

Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop

Advice about your visa if you’ve been hurt or harmed by your partner

Your partner cannot cancel your visa


Translations


Macedonian Spanish Tagalog Thai Turkish Vietnamese


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This brochure explains what you can do if you are an older person who is experiencing violence or abuse from a partner, another family member or other person who lives in your home or residential facility, or a neighbour or carer.

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help at court


Domestic violence — help at court 6 pages | DL brochure January 2016

This Easy English brochure tells you how to get help to get an AVO if you are going through domestic violence.

Arabic Chinese (Sim) Dari/Farsi

Information about how Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services can help you including information about AVO’s, help at court and referral to other services for safe housing and counselling. Arabic Chinese (Sim) Dari/Farsi Indonesian Khmer Korean

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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Arabic Chinese (Sim) Dari/Farsi

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

easy english series

This brochure explains how Legal Aid NSW can help you if you are experiencing domestic or family violence.

Translations


Are you experiencing domestic violence?

Is someone asking the court to make an AVO against you? Information for defendants

APPREHENDED VIOLENCE ORDERS (AVO)

What happens if you breach an adVo?

If you breach an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) you are likely to be arrested by police and charged with a criminal charge.

bail

The police will decide whether to release you on bail. If the police release you it is important to understand the bail conditions that you have been given. If you break your bail conditions you could be arrested again and refused bail. If the police do not give you bail you will be taken to court and a Magistrate will decide whether you should be given bail. Further information about bail can be found in the Legal Aid NSW brochure Understanding Bail.

helpful contacts lawaccess nsW 1300 888 529 www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au Information, referral and in some cases, advice. legal aid nsW

law society of nsW 9926 0333

www.lawsociety.com.au

need an interpreter? If you have difficulties communicating in English, phone the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50 and ask them to call LawAccess NSW.

If you breach an ADVO by using violence, it is very likely that you will receive a gaol sentence.

hearing/speech impaired?

If you have children with the Protected Person it is important that you get some family law advice as soon as possible. You may contact various services including Law Access, your closest Legal Aid NSW office, a family relationship centre, a community legal centre or a private lawyer. Contact details are on the back of this brochure.

If you are hearing/speech impaired, you can communicate with us by calling the National Relay Service (NRS) on 133 677.

other serVices

There are many other services for people who have family and other personal problems. These include: Centrelink

1300 364 277

Lifeline

131 114

Unifam

8830 0700

CatholicCare


1800 050 004

9725 7077

Family and Community Services

132 111

Child Support Agency

131 272

A domestic relationship includes a marriage; a de facto relationship; an intimate personal relationship; a relative, dependent care relationship such as carer and cared for person, persons who live or lived in the same residential facility and sometimes your extended family or others with whom you live or have lived and in the case of Aboriginal Persons or Torres Strait Islanders is or has been part of an extended kinship or family.

is leGal aid aVailable?

What happens When you Go to court?

For more information contact LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529.

Translations

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Khmer Korean Spanish Tagalog Thai Vietnamese

Domestic violence offences 6 pages | DL brochure October 2012

What should you do?

Legal aid may be available to assist you if you qualify under our means test. You may telephone your nearest Legal Aid NSW office to make an appointment to see a solicitor. You may also check our means test indicator on our website: www.legalaid. nsw.gov.au.

Oct 2012

A domestic violence offence includes any form of assault, intimidation, stalking or contravening an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) committed against a person with whom you have, or have had, a domestic relationship.


This brochure explains what to do if the court has issued an order against you claiming you have been violent towards another person. Arabic Chinese (Trad) Dari/Farsi Korean

information for defendants haVe you been charGed With a domestic Violence offence?

This publication is intended as a general guide to the law. It should not be relied on as legal advice and it is recommended that you talk to a lawyer about your particular situation.

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Domestic violence charges should be taken very seriously. It is a good idea to get legal advice as soon as you can. Please see the back of this brochure for details of some of the places where you may seek legal advice.

More copies can be ordered online at www.legalaid.nsw.gov. au/publications or email [email protected] or call 9219 5028.

6 pages | DL brochure September 2012 Relationships Australia

Translations

Arabic Assyrian Bengali Chinese (Sim) Dari/Farsi Hindi Indonesian

www.nswclc.org.au

Relationships australia Mediation service 1300 364 277 www.nsw.relationships.com.au

penalty

The contact details also provide various websites where you can obtain information. Many of the services also provide brochures about various family law problems which may be helpful. You might wish to ask for a copy of the Legal Aid NSW brochure: What happens when your relationship ends?

www.alsnswact.org.au

family Relationship advice line 1800 050 321 www.familyrelationships.gov.au

family laW adVice

This brochure helps explain some of the legal terms which are used in court and the consequences of an order being made.


aboriginal legal service

Community legal Centres 9212 7333

2 pages | DL flyer September 2015

Information on spouse visas and family violence. This flyer provides information on where to get advice about spouse visas if you’ve been hurt or harmed by your partner.

Italian Vietnamese

Is someone asking the court to make an AVO against you? Information for defendants

Advice about your visa if you’ve been hurt or harmed by your partner

When you go to court you should be given a copy of the Police Fact Sheet, the statement of the person making the complaint against you and photographs of any injuries to that person. You will be asked to tell the court whether you are pleading Guilty or Not Guilty. You should get some legal advice before making this decision. You are entitled to an adjournment of seven days to get advice. Serious penalties, including imprisonment, may apply.

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Your rights

Help at court



For legal information call LawAccess NSW

1300 888 529 www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

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Two sizes, an all-purpose poster about Legal Aid NSW.

This wallet card provides contact details for Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services which help women to get protection from domestic violence. Aboriginal version. Card size: 12cm x 5cm


A3 poster | October 2012

This reversible poster accompanies the brochure Advice about domestic violence and help at court.

The disclosure of personal and sensitive information in court can be a very traumatic

So if you get a request, demand or subpoena for client records, stop and

experience for victims of sexual assault. To protect a victim’s privacy, there is a special legal rule called the Sexual Assault

think before you act.

Communications Privilege. This rule restricts the release of confidential records, including counselling notes, case notes or doctor’s files, in many legal

A series of three posters (one generic and two gender-specific) designed for sexual assault services, health services, medical records departments and community organisations to promote awareness of the Sexual Assault Communications Privilege Service and privacy rules restricting the disclosure of sensitive therapeutic records in court proceedings.

www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/sacps LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 [email protected]

Privacy is your priority. For more information contact SACPS or visit our website.

proceedings. It applies in all criminal and domestic violence cases.

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Wallet card | October 2013

This wallet card provides contact details for Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services which help women to get protection from domestic violence.

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Who’s who in the Local Court THINGS TO KNOW Is my case on today? Check the court list. You can find it on the notice board or ask the court officer.

The Court Officer organises the court lists and sorts out who has a lawyer and who doesn’t. The court officer calls people into the courtroom and tells them where to sit or stand.

A Police Prosecutor represents the police in most criminal matters in the Local Court. In serious cases, the Prosecutor may be a lawyer from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The Magistrate decides whether you are guilty or not guilty and what the penalty will be. In court, the Magistrate is called “Your Honour”.

The Monitor records everything that is said in court.

Magistrate

Court Officer

When will my case start? You should be at court by 9:30 am but this does not mean that your case will start then. Sometimes there can be a long wait until your case is heard.

Want to know more? Ask for the brochure Going to Court at your local Legal Aid office or your Local Court. This will help you prepare for your day in court.


GETTING HELP You should get legal advice as soon as possible. If you have a private lawyer, you should contact them to make an appointment. If you do not have a private lawyer contact your nearest Legal Aid office or call LawAccess NSW – 1300 888 529 (local call) for more information.

Prosecutor

Monitor

If there is a Legal Aid office near you, you should contact that office to make an appointment to see a lawyer before your court day.

Can I get legal aid? Not everybody is eligible for legal aid. If you have not applied for legal aid before your court date you may be able to do so at court. See one of the Legal Aid duty lawyers who will explain what you need to do next.

Contacts and referrals for Aboriginal people.

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for young people and families with questions about the law. It has information about family law and family violence, going into care, trouble with the police and everyday legal issues. The website has videos, legal information and links to other sites.

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Get to the root of the problem

A2 poster | November 2016 Break Your Silence, Stop the Violence


Our Services cover many courts around NSW


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Your Lawyer

You

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In most cases, anyone can come into court, so you can bring your friends and family with you for support.

Your Lawyer represents you at court. Acting on your instructions, your lawyer will enter a plea of guilty or not guilty, conduct your case at the hearing and tell the court about you if you are being sentenced.

You (the defendant) can represent yourself or have a lawyer represent you. If you don’t have a lawyer this is where you stand. Speak clearly and loudly. Listen carefully to everything and if you don’t understand something, ask the Magistrate to explain it to you.

Witness Box

Other Help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can get help from the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) or from all Legal Aid offices. Community Legal Centres may give you free advice. Call LawAccess NSW – 1300 888 529 to find the centre nearest to you.

If you have to give evidence about a matter in court, this is where you sit.

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Posters and cards promote Best for Kids, a multimedia website with information for families who are separating, and videos for young people on a range of legal topics.

Who’s who in the Local Court

A3 poster | December 2013

A helpful layout of the inside of a local court. Companion to the brochure on page 6, Going to court.

This reversible poster accompanies the brochure of the same name. Aboriginal version.


Advice about domestic and family violence and help at court Our Services cover many courts around NSW


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Stop. Think. Protect.


NEW


Her privacy is your priority.

her privacy is your priority.

The disclosure of personal and sensitive information in court can be a very traumatic experience for victims of sexual assault. To protect a victim’s privacy, there is a special legal rule called the Sexual Assault Communications Privilege. This rule restricts the release of confidential records, including counselling notes, case notes or doctor’s files, in many legal proceedings. It applies in all criminal and domestic violence cases.


So if you get a request, demand or subpoena for client records, stop and think before you act. Privacy is your priority. For more information contact SACPS or visit our website.


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His privacy is your priority.

his privacy is your priority.

The disclosure of personal and sensitive information in court can be a very traumatic experience for victims of sexual assault. To protect a victim’s privacy, there is a special legal rule called the Sexual Assault Communications Privilege. This rule restricts the release of confidential records, including counselling notes, case notes or doctor’s files, in many legal proceedings. It applies in all criminal and


So if you get a request, demand or subpoena for client records, stop and think before you act. Privacy is your priority. For more information contact SACPS or visit our website.

Outlines the rules restricting the disclosure of sensitive therapeutic records in court proceedings.


domestic violence cases.

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Outlines the rules restricting the disclosure of sensitive therapeutic records in court proceedings.

There’s a better way than payday loans A3 poster | November 2016

Accompanies the brochure on page 2.

Work and Development Orders (Aboriginal poster)

Can’t Pay your

FINES?

Work and Development Orders (Generic poster) A3 poster | June 2013


• Clear your fines debt • Get your licence back • Make a fresh start Ask here about


This resource is for organisations and health practitioners that sponsor Work and Development Orders assisting Aboriginal clients to clear fines debt.

Free legal help

• LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 • WDO hotline 1300 478 879

www.alsnswact.org.au

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In trouble with police? Call the Youth Hotline

This resource is for organisations and health practitioners that sponsor Work and Development Orders assisting clients to clear fines debt

Work and Development Orders (Young people poster) A3 poster | June 2013

This resource is for organisations and health practitioners that sponsor Work and Development Orders assisting young people to clear fines debt.

In trouble with police? Call the Youth Hotline



This phone card is for young people under 18. It has the youth hotline number and fits into a wallet.

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This poster promotes Legal Aid NSW Youth Hotline for young people under 18.

Card size: 8cm x 5.5cm

Bookmarks Online publications

Aboriginal information

Let’s Talk

This bookmark outlines how to order publications at Legal Aid NSW.

Information about resources available for Aboriginal people.

This bookmark is for participants of Legal Aid NSW community legal education ‘Let’s talk session’.

December 2016

December 2016

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A workshop on the Australian legal system for recent arrivals

Young People Get court smart

Get street smart: know your legal rights

32 pages | pocket book August 2015

This pocket book tells young people how things work in the Children’s Court, what they can expect and gives tips on how to prepare for court in NSW.

28 pages | pocket book April 2016 GetSS 2011 Cover artpocket pal.indd 1

Size: 9.5cm x 8.5cm

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Now in its 12th edition, this pocket book tells young people about their rights when they are dealing with police on the streets in NSW.

Super Cuz: adventures of a koori superhero who fights for justice Audio | March 2011

Radio plays with advice for young Aboriginal people.

Size: 9.5cm x 8.5cm


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Traffic and driving Drink driving charges and you

Drink driving charges and you

6 pages | February 2015

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This brochure helps you prepare for court and explains the penalties for drink driving.

Crashed your car?

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Drugs, driving and you

This brochure will help you if you have crashed your car and are not insured for motor vehicle property damage or you are not claiming on your insurance. It outlines what you should do right after the accident and how to negotiate settlement or prepare for court.

This brochure explains what to do when pleading guilty to a charge of Driving Under the Influence of a Drug (DUI Drug) charge.

20 pages | January 2015

Information on claims for damage to your car, in and out of court

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Crashed your car?

12 pages | August 2016

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Translations Arabic Chinese (Sim)

Easy English

Charged with driving without a licence?

help at court

Dari Farsi

Easy English

6 pages | DL brochure | January 2016

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

This brochure helps you prepare for court and explains the penalties for driving while disqualified. Arabic Chinese (Sim)

Domestic violence – help at court

easy english series

8 pages | October 2015

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Dari/Farsi Vietnamese

This Easy English brochure tells you how to get help to get an AVO if you are going through domestic violence. EE

Easy English is for anyone who has difficulty reading English. This includes people with low literacy levels, intellectual disabilities or whose main language is not English.

Easy English Police Powers There are 4 books in the Easy English Police Powers series: NEW

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Easy English Police Powers Book 1: Questions

Easy English Police Powers Book 2: Questions

Easy English Police Powers Book 3: Arrest on the street

This booklet is about your rights when the police want to ask you questions.

This booklet is about your rights when the police want to search you.

This booklet is about your rights if you are arrested on the street.

24 pages | A5 booklet | October 2016



Easy English Police Powers Book 3: Questions 24 pages | A5 booklet | October 2016

This booklet is about your rights if you are arrested and interviewed at a police station.

To order any publication visit: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications If you have any questions about this catalogue call 9219 5028 or email: [email protected]

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Reprinted December 2016 MNLA90017