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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander publications*
Bookmark (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources) Bookmark (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources)(Bookmark)

Information about resources available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Artwork by Luke Penrith.

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English
Jul 2023
Bookmark: Legal Aid NSW Bookmark: Legal Aid NSW(Bookmark)

This bookmark has details of how Legal Aid NSW can help people in NSW with their legal issues. It features artwork by Lakkarri Pitt called Dhiyaan Wabu.

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English
Dec 2023
Caring for kids in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families Caring for kids in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families(Pamphlet)

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

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English
Sep 2020
Disaster Response Legal Service for Aboriginal people Disaster Response Legal Service for Aboriginal people(Postcard)

This postcard outlines how the Legal Aid NSW Disaster Response Legal Service can help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities after a disaster.

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English
Oct 2023
Family law problems? The Early Intervention Unit can help. Family law problems? The Early Intervention Unit can help.(Pamphlet)

Settle your family law problem now - act early. The Legal Aid NSW Family Law Early Intervention Unit helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families resolve family problems before they get serious.

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English
Feb 2024
Get to the root of the problem (Civil law poster) Get to the root of the problem (Civil law poster)(Poster)

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English
May 2023
Got a fine? Got a fine? (Pamphlet)

This brochure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people lists your options when you have a fine and how to get a Work and Development Order.

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English
Oct 2023
Got an AVO? Pocket guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Got an AVO? Pocket guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. (Booklet)

This booklet has information about AVO conditions and easy tips on how to stick to your AVO for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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English
Oct 2023
Hey you mob - need help with child support? Hey you mob - need help with child support?(Pamphlet)

How the Legal Aid Child Support Service can help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents, aunties and uncles with child support problems.

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English
Mar 2021
How Legal Aid NSW can help you. We have services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. How Legal Aid NSW can help you. We have services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. (Brochure)

This brochure outlines the services Legal Aid NSW can provide to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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English
Feb 2024
Kids in Care: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and care 6 Kids in Care: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and care 6(Brochure)

If an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child needs to be removed from his or her family, there are special rules that consider the extended family or kinship groups of both parents. This booklet talks about the rules that Communities and Justice must consider and what happens if you do not agree.

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English
Nov 2020
Look, Learn, Law - children's colouring book Look, Learn, Law - children's colouring book(Booklet)

Children's activity book featuring Leroy the Legal Lizard. Produced by the Aboriginal Services Unit of Legal Aid NSW. Please contact publications@legalaid.nsw.gov.au for copies of this book as distribution is limited.

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English
Oct 2015
Mental Health Advocacy Service - Helping Aboriginal people with mental health law Mental Health Advocacy Service - Helping Aboriginal people with mental health law(Pamphlet)

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

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English
Mar 2021
Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme Factsheet Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme Factsheet(Online only factsheet)

The NSW Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme started on 1 July 2017 and finishes on 30 June 2023. This factsheet has information about the scheme and how to apply.

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English
Jul 2022
The ACBF funeral funds have closed down The ACBF funeral funds have closed down(Online only factsheet)

In early March 2022 all the ACBF funeral companies went into liquidation. This factsheet tells you what you can do and who to contact for more information.

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English
Sep 2022
Veterans Advocacy Service - poster 3 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans) Veterans Advocacy Service - poster 3 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans)(Poster)

This A3 poster for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people outlines how the Veterans Advocacy Service can help.

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English
Feb 2023
What happens when we split up? Helping families work out what's best for kids What happens when we split up? Helping families work out what's best for kids(Pamphlet)

This booklet assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with divorce, property, making arrangements for sharing children, and child support.

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English
Mar 2022
Who gets my stuff when I die? Who gets my stuff when I die? (Pamphlet)

Why wills are important for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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English
Sep 2020
Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) for Aboriginal people Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) for Aboriginal people(Brochure)

This resource for Aboriginal land Torres Strait Islander women, explains how the WDVCAS helps women experiencing domestic and family violence and get protection from the court. It also has information about AVO's, common legal words used in court and where to get more help.

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English
Aug 2023
Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) poster for Aboriginal people Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) poster for Aboriginal people(Poster)

This A2 size poster for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients lists the WDVCAS phone number and how to get help.

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English
Aug 2023
Courts, Police and Crime*
A guide to bail A guide to bail(Pamphlet)

This publication explains what bail is, how bail is determined and different types of bail conditions.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
Nov 2021
Nov 2021
Nov 2021
Nov 2021
A guide to indictable appeals A guide to indictable appeals(Brochure)

This brochure provide information about indictable appeals process and how to apply for legal aid. *Prisoners Legal Service

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English
Feb 2024
Act proven but not criminally responsible - Easy Read Act proven but not criminally responsible - Easy Read(Booklet)

This A4 size easy read resource explains what happens after court if court says you committed a serious crime but you are not criminally responsible because of your mental illness or cognitive impairment. The Mental Health Advocacy Service can help.

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Easy Read
Feb 2024
Appealing to the District Court Appealing to the District Court(Pamphlet)

Information about how to appeal if you have attended a Local or Children’s Court and are not happy about the decision that the court has made. *Prisoners Legal Service

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English
Jul 2022
Are you applying for an AVO? Information for persons in need of protection. Are you applying for an AVO? Information for persons in need of protection. (Pamphlet)

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.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Dec 2023
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Are you serving a sentence for a Commonwealth offence? A guide to parole. Are you serving a sentence for a Commonwealth offence? A guide to parole. (Brochure)

Commonwealth parole is different to State parole. This brochure outlines what to do if you get a letter from the Attorney General's department about your parole. Includes information in Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic. *Prisoners Legal Service

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English
Feb 2024
Character references Character references(Pamphlet)

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

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
May 2010
May 2010
May 2010
May 2010
Child protection register Child protection register(Online only factsheet)

This factsheet will help you understand: • The Child Protection Register (the Register) and • Child Protection Prohibition Orders (‘CPPO’)

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English
Jul 2022
Child Protection Register - Easy Read Child Protection Register - Easy Read(Booklet)

This Easy Read booklet explains the Child Protection Register and Child Protection Prohibition Orders.

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Easy Read
Mar 2024
Drink driving charges and you Drink driving charges and you(Pamphlet)

What to do if you are pleading guilty to a drink driving charge or have received a fine notice for drink driving.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Drugs, driving and you Drugs, driving and you(Brochure)

What to do if you have received a fine notice and 3 month licence suspension for a drug related driving offence and what to do at court.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
Oct 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Get Court Smart Get Court Smart(Booklet)

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.

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English
Sep 2023
Going to court: guide to the Local Court for defendants Going to court: guide to the Local Court for defendants(Pamphlet)

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.

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Arabic
English
Vietnamese
Jul 2021
Apr 2023
Jul 2021
Got an AVO? How to stick to your order Got an AVO? How to stick to your order(Booklet)

This booklet is for people who have an apprehended violence order against them and explains what an AVO is, common AVO conditions and tips on how to stick to your order.

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English
Oct 2023
Got an AVO? Pocket guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Got an AVO? Pocket guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. (Booklet)

This booklet has information about AVO conditions and easy tips on how to stick to your AVO for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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English
Oct 2023
Have you been charged with a domestic violence offence? Have you been charged with a domestic violence offence? (Pamphlet)

This brochure provides information for defendants who have been charged with a domestic violence offence, and what happens at court.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
Dari/Farsi
English
Mar 2022
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Have you breached your parole? Have you breached your parole? (Pamphlet)

This brochure outlines what happens if you breach parole, reintegration home detention or intensive correction order. *Prisoners Legal Service

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English
Feb 2024
I am in prison on remand I am in prison on remand(Brochure)

If you have been charged with a a crime and the court has ordered that you be kept in prison until your court hearing Legal Aid NSW can help you. *Prisoners Legal Service

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English
Feb 2024
In prison and had your visa cancelled? In prison and had your visa cancelled?(Brochure)

This brochure is for prisoners who are either Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens and explains what you need to do if you get a letter from the Department of Immigration telling you that your visa has been cancelled. *Prisoners Legal Service

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English
Feb 2024
Is someone asking the court to make an AVO against you? Information for defendants Is someone asking the court to make an AVO against you? Information for defendants(Pamphlet)

Courts can issue an order against you if another person claims you have been violent towards them. This brochure explains when the court can make an order and what happens next.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
Dari/Farsi
English
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Police powers Police powers(Pamphlet)

Police have a lot of powers to help them carry out their work. Most of these powers are set out in legislation. The following information may help you to understand these powers and what rights and responsibilities you have in different situations about arrest, searching people and their property, public disorder, move along directions, detention of intoxicated persons, seizing goods and more.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Police Powers - Book 1: Questions - Easy Read Police Powers - Book 1: Questions - Easy Read(Booklet)

There are 4 books in the Easy English Police Powers series. Book 1: Questions is about your rights when the police want to ask you questions

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Easy English
Sep 2022
Police Powers - Book 2: Searches - Easy Read Police Powers - Book 2: Searches - Easy Read(Booklet)

There are 4 books in the Easy English Police Powers series. Book 2: Searches is about your rights when the police want to search you

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Easy English
Sep 2022
Police Powers - Book 3: Arrest on the street - Easy Read Police Powers - Book 3: Arrest on the street - Easy Read(Booklet)

There are 4 books in the Easy English Police Powers series. Book 3: Arrest on the street is about your rights if you are arrested on the street.

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Easy English
Sep 2022
Prisoners Legal Service Prisoners Legal Service(Brochure)

This brochure explains how Prisoners Legal Service can help people in gaol.

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English
Feb 2024
Reviewing Local Court decisions Reviewing Local Court decisions(Pamphlet)

This guide explains what to do if you missed your court date in the Local Court and how to apply for an annulment.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
Oct 2021
Oct 2021
Oct 2021
Oct 2021
Subpoena Survival Guide - What to do when a court wants confidential client information in NSW. Subpoena Survival Guide - What to do when a court wants confidential client information in NSW. (Booklet)

This guide is for people working in a health or welfare role in NSW who keep confidential client records. This guide has a focus on the Sexual Assault Communications Privilege but also covers other protections relevant to subpoenas.

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English
Sep 2016
Their privacy is your priority Their privacy is your priority(Brochure)

General information for health and community sector workers about the Sexual Assault Communications Privilege. This brochure will help you protect the confidentiality of therapeutic records of sexual assault victims. Includes tips on responding to subpoenas.

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English
Mar 2018
What is a limiting term? - Easy Read What is a limiting term? - Easy Read(Booklet)

This A4 booklet explains what your options are if you have committed a serious crime and you have a cognitive impairment or mental illness. The Mental Health Advocacy Service can help.

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Easy Read
Feb 2024
What is a Section 14? - Easy Read What is a Section 14? - Easy Read(Booklet)

This Easy Read resource explains what to do if you have a cognitive disability and the police have charged you with a crime.

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English
May 2022
Who’s who in court? A3 poster Who’s who in court? A3 poster(Poster)

This is a diagram poster showing who is who in court and explains everybody’s role. It also tells you what will happen on the day you go to court.

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English
Dec 2022
COVID-19 *
COVID-19: Employment COVID-19: Employment(Online only factsheet)

This factsheet answers questions about your employment rights during the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccination, dismissal and your rights if you or a family member are sick with COVID-19.

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English
Jan 2022
Disasters and Insurance*
Disaster Response Legal Service 4 page walletcard Disaster Response Legal Service 4 page walletcard(Wallet card)

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English
Nov 2022
Disaster Response Legal Service for Aboriginal people Disaster Response Legal Service for Aboriginal people(Postcard)

This postcard outlines how the Legal Aid NSW Disaster Response Legal Service can help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities after a disaster.

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English
Oct 2023
Disaster Response Legal Service NSW A2 Poster Disaster Response Legal Service NSW A2 Poster(Poster)

Have you been affected by a disaster? This A2 size poster outlines how the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW can help.

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English
Oct 2023
Disaster Response Legal Service NSW postcard Disaster Response Legal Service NSW postcard(Postcard)

Have you been affected by a disaster? This postcard outlines how the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW can help.

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English
Oct 2023
Disaster Response Legal Service wallet card Disaster Response Legal Service wallet card(Wallet card)

*bushfire *flood *storm *insurance

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English
Oct 2023
Insurance Check-up: Bushfire Insurance Check-up: Bushfire(Factsheet)

Each year some insurance claims are denied, or people get less than they expected. Be prepared this bushfire season with this insurance check up factsheet. The Disaster Response Legal Service NSW can help you if you are affected by storms, floods, or bushfires in New South Wales. *bushfire *flood *storm *insurance *disaster.

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English
Feb 2020
Insurance Check-up: Storm or Flood Insurance Check-up: Storm or Flood (Factsheet)

Each year some insurance claims are denied, or people get less than they expected. Be prepared for a storm or a flood with this insurance check up factsheet. *disaster

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English
Feb 2020
Insurance claims after a disaster: your questions answered Insurance claims after a disaster: your questions answered(Booklet)

There are a lot of steps you have to take after a disaster to make an insurance claim. This book helps you through the process.

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English
Oct 2023
The council wants to condemn my property - what are my rights? The council wants to condemn my property - what are my rights? (Online only factsheet)

A local council can make an order condemning a property when it becomes uninhabitable. This factsheet tells you your rights when the council wants to condemn your home and where to get help.

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English
Mar 2022
What to do after a flood or storm - your insurance questions answered What to do after a flood or storm - your insurance questions answered (Factsheet)

Has your car, home or property been damaged by a flood or storm? This online factsheet tells you what to do and answers some common questions about insurance.

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English
Mar 2021
Your workplace rights during a disaster Your workplace rights during a disaster(Brochure)

This is a fact sheet for all private sector employees in NSW to assist with what your options under the Fair Work Act are if you are injured, or if your home or workplace are affected by a disaster. Disaster Response Legal Service NSW *bushfire *flood *storm *employment

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English
Apr 2022
Domestic and family violence*
Are you applying for an AVO? Information for persons in need of protection. Are you applying for an AVO? Information for persons in need of protection. (Pamphlet)

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.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Dec 2023
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Are you experiencing domestic and family violence? Are you experiencing domestic and family violence?(Pamphlet)

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

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop. Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop.(Brochure)

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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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Sep 2023
Are you on a temporary visa? Have you been hurt or harmed by your partner? Are you on a temporary visa? Have you been hurt or harmed by your partner?(Brochure)

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

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Assyrian
Bengali
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Dari/Farsi
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Hindi
Indonesian
Khmer
Korean
Spanish
Tagalog
Thai
Vietnamese
Jul 2022
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Jul 2022
Charmed and Dangerous: A Woman's Guide to Reclaiming a Healthy Relationship Charmed and Dangerous: A Woman's Guide to Reclaiming a Healthy Relationship (Booklet)

The booklet, outlines the cycle of abuse in domestic and family violence and how to break free of controlling, abusive or violent relationships. #WDVCAS

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Korean
Spanish
Vietnamese
Dec 2023
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Do you need legal help and support with domestic violence? (Domestic Violence Unit) Do you need legal help and support with domestic violence? (Domestic Violence Unit)(Brochure)

This brochure outlines how the lawyers, financial counsellors and social workers at the Legal Aid NSW Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) can support you.

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English
Mar 2022
Domestic and family violence - help at court (Easy Read) Domestic and family violence - help at court (Easy Read)(Brochure)

This Easy Read resource outlines what domestic and family violence is and how the Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services can support women who are experiencing domestic violence.

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English
Sep 2023
Family Advocacy and Support Service - support for men Family Advocacy and Support Service - support for men(Brochure)

Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) supports people who are affected by family violence and have a family law issue. This title outlines what support is available for men impacted by family violence.

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English
Mar 2023
Family Advocacy and Support Services - for families. Family Advocacy and Support Services - for families. (Brochure)

Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) supports people who are affected by family violence and have a family law issue. This brochure outlines how the Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) can help you if you have experienced family violence, or someone says you have used violence.

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English
Mar 2023
Family Advocacy and Support Services - for women Family Advocacy and Support Services - for women(Brochure)

Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) supports people who are affected by family violence and have a family law issue. This brochure outlines how the FASS can help women who have experienced violence and other family law problems.

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English
Mar 2023
Family Violence Law Help website-A2 Poster Family Violence Law Help website-A2 Poster(Poster)

This poster promotes a website that has information about domestic and family violence, the law and where to get help, Australia-wide.

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English
Mar 2019
Got an AVO? How to stick to your order Got an AVO? How to stick to your order(Booklet)

This booklet is for people who have an apprehended violence order against them and explains what an AVO is, common AVO conditions and tips on how to stick to your order.

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English
Oct 2023
Got an AVO? Pocket guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Got an AVO? Pocket guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. (Booklet)

This booklet has information about AVO conditions and easy tips on how to stick to your AVO for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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English
Oct 2023
Have you been charged with a domestic violence offence? Have you been charged with a domestic violence offence? (Pamphlet)

This brochure provides information for defendants who have been charged with a domestic violence offence, and what happens at court.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
Dari/Farsi
English
Mar 2022
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Her privacy is your priority. (P) Her privacy is your priority. (P)(Poster)

One of three posters 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.

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English
Sep 2012
His privacy is your priority. (P) His privacy is your priority. (P)(Poster)

One of three posters 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.

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English
Sep 2012
Is someone asking the court to make an AVO against you? Information for defendants Is someone asking the court to make an AVO against you? Information for defendants(Pamphlet)

Courts can issue an order against you if another person claims you have been violent towards them. This brochure explains when the court can make an order and what happens next.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
Dari/Farsi
English
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Sexual Assualt Communications Privelege Service (SACPS) Sexual Assualt Communications Privelege Service (SACPS)(Postcard)

If you have ever been the victim of a sexual offence, your records are protected by the Sexual Assualt Communications Privelege (SACP). This postcard contains the contanct details of the Legal Aid NSW SCAP Service.

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English
May 2019
Stop. Think. Protect. (P) Stop. Think. Protect. (P)(Poster)

One of three posters 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.

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English
Sep 2012
Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS)(Brochure)

This 12 page brochure outlines how the WDVCAS helps women experiencing domestic and family violence and how to get protection from the court. It also has information about AVO's, common legal words used in court and where to get more help.

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Arabic
Bengali
Chinese (sim)
Chinese (trad)
Dari/Farsi
English
Fijian
Hindi
Indonesian
Korean
Punjabi
Samoan
Spanish
Tagalog
Thai
Tongan
Vietnamese
Sep 2023
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Womens Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) Womens Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS)(Poster)

This A2 poster lists the WDVCAS phone number and how to get help.

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English
Aug 2023
Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS)(Wallet card)

Use this wallet card to write down details of your WDVCAS and court appointments and to find important phone numbers.

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Bengali
Chinese (sim)
Chinese (trad)
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English
Fijian
Hindi
Indonesian
Korean
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Samoan
Spanish
Tagalog
Thai
Tongan
Vietnamese
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Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) for Aboriginal people Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) for Aboriginal people(Brochure)

This resource for Aboriginal land Torres Strait Islander women, explains how the WDVCAS helps women experiencing domestic and family violence and get protection from the court. It also has information about AVO's, common legal words used in court and where to get more help.

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English
Aug 2023
Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) poster for Aboriginal people Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) poster for Aboriginal people(Poster)

This A2 size poster for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients lists the WDVCAS phone number and how to get help.

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English
Aug 2023
Driving: penalties, licences and insurance*
Are you disqualified from driving? Are you disqualified from driving? (Brochure)

Some drivers who are disqualified from driving can ask the Local Court to remove their disqualifications. Read this brochure to find out if you are eligible and how to apply.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
Dari/Farsi
English
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Nov 2017
Sep 2023
Are you having problems with fines? Are you having problems with fines?(Brochure)

This brochure explains the options for people with court fines and fine notices to stop enforcement action and get back on track.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Sep 2023
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Crashed your car? Crashed your car?(Brochure)

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.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
Dari/Farsi
English
Vietnamese
Nov 2021
Nov 2021
Nov 2021
Nov 2021
Nov 2021
Drink driving charges and you Drink driving charges and you(Pamphlet)

What to do if you are pleading guilty to a drink driving charge or have received a fine notice for drink driving.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Drugs, driving and you Drugs, driving and you(Brochure)

What to do if you have received a fine notice and 3 month licence suspension for a drug related driving offence and what to do at court.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
Oct 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Have you been charged with driving without a licence? Have you been charged with driving without a licence?(Brochure)

This brochure explains what to do when you are representing yourself and pleading guilty to charges of driving while unlicensed, suspended, cancelled or disqualified.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
Oct 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Work and Development Orders - Can't pay your fines? (WDO A3 poster) Work and Development Orders - Can't pay your fines? (WDO A3 poster)(Poster)

This A3 poster promotes how to get a Work and Development Order to clear your fines debt.

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English
Dec 2023
Work and Development Orders: Can't pay your fines? (WDO) Work and Development Orders: Can't pay your fines? (WDO)(Brochure)

With a WDO, you can clear your fines with activities instead of money. You can do unpaid work, counselling, courses, treatment programs and more. This brochure has information about how to get a WDO including eligibility.

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English
Dec 2023
Easy Read*
Act proven but not criminally responsible - Easy Read Act proven but not criminally responsible - Easy Read(Booklet)

This A4 size easy read resource explains what happens after court if court says you committed a serious crime but you are not criminally responsible because of your mental illness or cognitive impairment. The Mental Health Advocacy Service can help.

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Easy Read
Feb 2024
Child Protection Register - Easy Read Child Protection Register - Easy Read(Booklet)

This Easy Read booklet explains the Child Protection Register and Child Protection Prohibition Orders.

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Easy Read
Mar 2024
Domestic and family violence - help at court (Easy Read) Domestic and family violence - help at court (Easy Read)(Brochure)

This Easy Read resource outlines what domestic and family violence is and how the Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services can support women who are experiencing domestic violence.

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English
Sep 2023
How can Legal Aid NSW help me? (Easy Read) How can Legal Aid NSW help me? (Easy Read)(Brochure)

This Easy Read brochure outlines how to get legal help from Legal Aid NSW and what issues we can help with.

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Easy English
Nov 2023
Police Powers - Book 1: Questions - Easy Read Police Powers - Book 1: Questions - Easy Read(Booklet)

There are 4 books in the Easy English Police Powers series. Book 1: Questions is about your rights when the police want to ask you questions

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Easy English
Sep 2022
Police Powers - Book 2: Searches - Easy Read Police Powers - Book 2: Searches - Easy Read(Booklet)

There are 4 books in the Easy English Police Powers series. Book 2: Searches is about your rights when the police want to search you

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Easy English
Sep 2022
Police Powers - Book 3: Arrest on the street - Easy Read Police Powers - Book 3: Arrest on the street - Easy Read(Booklet)

There are 4 books in the Easy English Police Powers series. Book 3: Arrest on the street is about your rights if you are arrested on the street.

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Easy English
Sep 2022
What is a limiting term? - Easy Read What is a limiting term? - Easy Read(Booklet)

This A4 booklet explains what your options are if you have committed a serious crime and you have a cognitive impairment or mental illness. The Mental Health Advocacy Service can help.

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Easy Read
Feb 2024
What is a Section 14? - Easy Read What is a Section 14? - Easy Read(Booklet)

This Easy Read resource explains what to do if you have a cognitive disability and the police have charged you with a crime.

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English
May 2022
Families, Relationships and Children*
Are DCJ talking to you about your kids? Are DCJ talking to you about your kids? (Brochure)

What to do if the Department of Communities and Justice want to talk to you about your children. Legal Aid NSW can help.

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English
Sep 2022
Are there plans for your child to be adopted? Are there plans for your child to be adopted? (Flyer)

Mediation can be a good way to work out important issues such as how often you see your children. Legal Aid NSW can represent you in a mediation.

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English
Jan 2021
Are you a grandparent? Your legal questions answered Are you a grandparent? Your legal questions answered(Pamphlet)

This brochure explains what legal options you have if you are a grandparent who is raising grandchildren, wants to spend time with your with grandchildren or if you are concerned about your grandchildren's welfare. It also covers what financial assistance is available and where you can get legal help.

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English
Sep 2023
Are you having problems with your home mortgage because you have separated from your partner? Are you having problems with your home mortgage because you have separated from your partner? (Online only factsheet)

If you co-own your house with your partner or are joint borrowers on a mortgage and you break up, there are some things to consider. This factsheet answers some common questions.

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English
Mar 2024
Best for Kids (Flyer) Best for Kids (Flyer)(Flyer)

These flyers tell people where to find the Best for Kids website and the social media sites.

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English
Aug 2015
Best for Kids (Wallet Card) Best for Kids (Wallet Card)(Wallet card)

This card is a referral tool for the Best for Kids website which has family law information for children and parents. It's credit card size 55 x 90mm and fits into a wallet..

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English
Sep 2015
Best for Kids Poster Best for Kids Poster (Poster)

New Design!

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English
Mar 2015
Care and Protection: Working with Children Care and Protection: Working with Children(Online only factsheet)

A guide to best practice for children's legal representatives.

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English
Nov 2020
Caring for kids in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families Caring for kids in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families(Pamphlet)

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

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English
Sep 2020
Child Support Factsheet 1: Taking action to get child support Child Support Factsheet 1: Taking action to get child support(Factsheet)

How to lodge an application for a child support assessment with DHS, and apply for a child support parentage declaration.

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English
Feb 2024
Child Support Factsheet 2: Taking action to dispute paternity Child Support Factsheet 2: Taking action to dispute paternity(Factsheet)

This factsheet outlines what you can do if you don't think that you are the father of the child.

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English
Aug 2022
Child Support Factsheet 3: Applying to court for leave to change your assessment Child Support Factsheet 3: Applying to court for leave to change your assessment(Factsheet)

If you have special circumstances that make your child support assessment unfair, you may be able to apply to the Services Australia: Child Support for a 'Change of Assessment'.

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English
Aug 2022
Child Support Factsheet 4: Applying to court for a stay order Child Support Factsheet 4: Applying to court for a stay order(Factsheet)

This factsheet provides information about obtaining a stay order, which is a temporary court order which suspends or reduces child support while a decision is made about a child support application.

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English
Aug 2022
Child Support Factsheet 5: Going to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Child Support Factsheet 5: Going to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal(Factsheet)

This fact sheet explains the steps you can take if you disagree with a child support decision made by Services Australia: Child Support. The Child Support Service of Legal Aid NSW can give you advice about the AAT and how to appeal.

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English
Oct 2022
Child Support Service Child Support Service (Pamphlet)

This brochure explains how Legal Aid NSW's Child Support Service can help both paying and carer parents with child support matters.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Divorce factsheet 1 – Applying for a divorce Divorce factsheet 1 – Applying for a divorce(Factsheet)

This factsheet gives you information about how to get started in your application for a divorce and an overview of the whole divorce process.

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English
Feb 2024
Divorce factsheet 2 – Serving your divorce documents Divorce factsheet 2 – Serving your divorce documents(Factsheet)

This factsheet explains how to serve your divorce papers after you have filed your divorce application.

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English
Feb 2024
Divorce factsheet 3 – Separation under the same roof Divorce factsheet 3 – Separation under the same roof(Factsheet)

This factsheet explains what you need to do if you want to get a divorce but you and your spouse have lived together after the date of your separation.

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English
Feb 2024
Divorce factsheet 4 – Filing your divorce application online Divorce factsheet 4 – Filing your divorce application online(Factsheet)

This factsheet explains how to apply for a divorce online using the Commonwealth Courts Portal.

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English
Feb 2024
Divorce factsheet 5 – Serving divorce documents when your spouse is in prison Divorce factsheet 5 – Serving divorce documents when your spouse is in prison(Factsheet)

This factsheet explains how to serve divorce documents on your spouse if they are in prison.

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English
Feb 2024
Do you need legal help and support with domestic violence? (Domestic Violence Unit) Do you need legal help and support with domestic violence? (Domestic Violence Unit)(Brochure)

This brochure outlines how the lawyers, financial counsellors and social workers at the Legal Aid NSW Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) can support you.

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English
Mar 2022
Early Intervention Unit Early Intervention Unit (Brochure)

The Early Intervention Unit (EIU) can help you to sort out your family law issues as early as possible before they become serious. This brochure outlines what sorts of issues the EIU can help you with.

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Spanish
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Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Nov 2023
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Family Advocacy and Support Service - support for men Family Advocacy and Support Service - support for men(Brochure)

Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) supports people who are affected by family violence and have a family law issue. This title outlines what support is available for men impacted by family violence.

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English
Mar 2023
Family Advocacy and Support Services - for families. Family Advocacy and Support Services - for families. (Brochure)

Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) supports people who are affected by family violence and have a family law issue. This brochure outlines how the Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) can help you if you have experienced family violence, or someone says you have used violence.

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English
Mar 2023
Family Advocacy and Support Services - for women Family Advocacy and Support Services - for women(Brochure)

Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) supports people who are affected by family violence and have a family law issue. This brochure outlines how the FASS can help women who have experienced violence and other family law problems.

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English
Mar 2023
Family dispute resolution at Legal Aid NSW Family dispute resolution at Legal Aid NSW (Pamphlet)

Family dispute resolution (FDR) at Legal Aid NSW is a good way to sort out disagreements about caring for your children or your disputes over property or money. It is confidential, free, faster, and less stressful than going to court. This brochure outlines how to arrange a FDR mediation and what happens at a mediation.

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English
Spanish
Vietnamese
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Family law problems? The Early Intervention Unit can help. Family law problems? The Early Intervention Unit can help.(Pamphlet)

Settle your family law problem now - act early. The Legal Aid NSW Family Law Early Intervention Unit helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families resolve family problems before they get serious.

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English
Feb 2024
Her privacy is your priority. (P) Her privacy is your priority. (P)(Poster)

One of three posters 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.

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English
Sep 2012
Hey you mob - need help with child support? Hey you mob - need help with child support?(Pamphlet)

How the Legal Aid Child Support Service can help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents, aunties and uncles with child support problems.

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English
Mar 2021
His privacy is your priority. (P) His privacy is your priority. (P)(Poster)

One of three posters 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.

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English
Sep 2012
Independent Children's Lawyer - Deciding whether you should help with supervision Independent Children's Lawyer - Deciding whether you should help with supervision(Online only factsheet)

Supervision means that the court wants a responsible third person present when a parent spends time with their child. This brochure discusses what to think about before you agree to become a supervisor. This resource was produced and by legal aid commissions throughout Australia. It is not available to order in print format.

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English
Oct 2014
Independent Children's Lawyer - What is an Independent Children's Lawyer? (For parents) Independent Children's Lawyer - What is an Independent Children's Lawyer? (For parents)(Online only factsheet)

An Independent Children's Lawyer may be appointed to represent children when parents are going to court. This factsheet provides information for children about Independent Children's Lawyers. This resource was produced and by legal aid commissions throughout Australia. It is not available to order in print format.

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English
Oct 2014
Independent Children's Lawyer -What happens when your parents go to court? (Ages 13-18) Independent Children's Lawyer -What happens when your parents go to court? (Ages 13-18)(Online only factsheet)

An Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) may be appointed to represent children when parents are going to court. This factsheet provides information for children who will be represented by an ICL. This resource was produced and by legal aid commissions throughout Australia. It is not available to order in print format.

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English
Oct 2014
Independent Children's Lawyer -What happens when your parents go to court? (Ages 6-12) Independent Children's Lawyer -What happens when your parents go to court? (Ages 6-12)(Online only factsheet)

An Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) may be appointed to represent children when parents are going to court. This factsheet provides information for children who will be represented by an ICL. This resource was produced and by legal aid commissions throughout Australia. It is not available to order in print format.

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English
Oct 2014
Kids in Care: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and care 6 Kids in Care: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and care 6(Brochure)

If an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child needs to be removed from his or her family, there are special rules that consider the extended family or kinship groups of both parents. This booklet talks about the rules that Communities and Justice must consider and what happens if you do not agree.

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English
Nov 2020
Kids in Care: Communities and Justice want to talk about my kids: What will happen? 1 Kids in Care: Communities and Justice want to talk about my kids: What will happen? 1(Brochure)

Anyone who is concerned that your children may be at risk of significant harm can report their concerns to Communities and Justice (DCJ) by calling the ‘Child Protection Helpline’. This book tells you what will happen if DCJ want to talk to you about your kids.

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English
Nov 2020
Kids in Care: Going to the Children's Court 2 Kids in Care: Going to the Children's Court 2(Brochure)

When Communities and Justice remove your children from your care, they have to apply to the Children’s Court for Court Orders. This booklet explains what will happen in Court and why you must attend.

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English
Nov 2020
Kids in Care: The Children's Court made a decision I am unhappy about: What can I do? 4 Kids in Care: The Children's Court made a decision I am unhappy about: What can I do? 4(Brochure)

Anyone who was a party to the original proceedings in the Children’s Court can appeal against the decision if they are dissatisfied with the order made. This booklet tells you what happens in an appeal.

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English
Nov 2020
Kids in Care: Things have changed and I want my kids back: What can I do? 3 Kids in Care: Things have changed and I want my kids back: What can I do? 3(Brochure)

If you think things have changed since the Children’s Court made orders, you can make an application to the Children’s Court for the orders to be changed or cancelled. This booklet tells you how to do that.

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English
Nov 2020
Kids in Care: What happens when my kids are in care? 5 Kids in Care: What happens when my kids are in care? 5(Brochure)

When your children are placed in care, Communities and Justice look for a placement that is safe and secure. This booklet tells you what will happen and how to stay in touch with your caseworker.

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English
Nov 2020
Stop. Think. Protect. (P) Stop. Think. Protect. (P)(Poster)

One of three posters 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.

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English
Sep 2012
What happens when we split up? Helping families work out what's best for kids What happens when we split up? Helping families work out what's best for kids(Pamphlet)

This booklet assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with divorce, property, making arrangements for sharing children, and child support.

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English
Mar 2022
What happens when your relationship ends? What happens when your relationship ends?(Pamphlet)

What to do when you are married or in a defacto relationship and your relationship ends. This brochure covers family law basics about divorce, parenting plans, living arrangements, child support, how the court divides your property, and where to get more help.

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English
Korean
Spanish
Vietnamese
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Working with Children Checks—Not happy with a decision? Working with Children Checks—Not happy with a decision?(Online only factsheet)

This online factsheet explains what to do if you received a letter rejecting your a Working with Children's Check (WWCC) application.

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English
Feb 2019
Government and Rights*
Centrelink problems - How Legal Aid NSW can help you Centrelink problems - How Legal Aid NSW can help you (Brochure)

Legal Aid NSW can can give you legal advice and information about your Centrelink problem.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
Dari/Farsi
English
Tamil
Vietnamese
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
Feb 2024
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
COVID-19: Employment COVID-19: Employment(Online only factsheet)

This factsheet answers questions about your employment rights during the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccination, dismissal and your rights if you or a family member are sick with COVID-19.

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English
Jan 2022
Disability Support Pension - How Legal Aid NSW can help you Disability Support Pension - How Legal Aid NSW can help you (Brochure)

Information on how to claim a disability support pension and how Legal Aid NSW can help you with Centrelink and DSP problems.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
Dari/Farsi
English
Tamil
Vietnamese
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
Discrimination Toolkit Discrimination Toolkit(Booklet)

The 4th edition of the Discrimination Toolkit is for people who believe they have been discriminated against and want to do something about it. It will also be a useful resource for community workers, advocates and lawyers who want to help clients who are experiencing discrimination. Updated February 2023.

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English
Feb 2023
Her privacy is your priority. (P) Her privacy is your priority. (P)(Poster)

One of three posters 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.

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English
Sep 2012
How can I bring my refugee family here? How can I bring my refugee family here?(Booklet)

This booklet outlines in plain language the steps required to bring family members to Australia through the Australian Government’s Refugee and Humanitarian Program.

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Arabic
Assyrian
Dari/Farsi
English
Jan 2024
Jan 2024
Jan 2024
Jan 2024
Not happy with an NDIS decision? You can challenge it. Not happy with an NDIS decision? You can challenge it. (Brochure)

This brochure outlines the steps you can take to challenge a National Disability Insurance Scheme decision you are not happy with.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
Mar 2024
Mar 2024
Mar 2024
Mar 2024
Stop. Think. Protect. (P) Stop. Think. Protect. (P)(Poster)

One of three posters 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.

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English
Sep 2012
Veterans Advocacy Service - poster 1 (A3) Veterans Advocacy Service - poster 1 (A3)(Poster)

Have you ever serviced in the military? There are benefits you could be receiving. Legal Aid can help.

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English
Jun 2021
Veterans Advocacy Service - poster 2 (A3) Veterans Advocacy Service - poster 2 (A3)(Poster)

Have you ever served in the military? There are benefits you could be receiving. Legal Aid NSW can help.

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English
Jun 2021
Veterans Advocacy Service - poster 3 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans) Veterans Advocacy Service - poster 3 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans)(Poster)

This A3 poster for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people outlines how the Veterans Advocacy Service can help.

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English
Feb 2023
Veterans Advocacy Service factsheet Veterans Advocacy Service factsheet(Factsheet)

This factsheet outlines how Legal Aid NSW can help veterans and their dependants with advice, assistance and representation.

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English
Sep 2021
Veterans Advocacy Service wallet card Veterans Advocacy Service wallet card(Wallet card)

Have you serviced in the military? There are benefits you could be receiving. Legal Aid NSW can help.

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English
Jun 2021
Working with Children Checks—Not happy with a decision? Working with Children Checks—Not happy with a decision?(Online only factsheet)

This online factsheet explains what to do if you received a letter rejecting your a Working with Children's Check (WWCC) application.

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English
Feb 2019
Immigration and refugees*
How can I bring my refugee family here? How can I bring my refugee family here?(Booklet)

This booklet outlines in plain language the steps required to bring family members to Australia through the Australian Government’s Refugee and Humanitarian Program.

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Arabic
Assyrian
Dari/Farsi
English
Jan 2024
Jan 2024
Jan 2024
Jan 2024
Refugee Service Refugee Service(Brochure)

The Legal Aid NSW Refugee Service helps refugees with many types of legal problems. This brochure outlines the service locations and types legal problems we can help refugees with.

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Arabic
Burmese
Dari/Farsi
English
Kurdish
Swahili (Congolese)
Ukrainian
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
Apr 2022
Jun 2021
Feb 2023
Jobs and Employment*
COVID-19: Employment COVID-19: Employment(Online only factsheet)

This factsheet answers questions about your employment rights during the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccination, dismissal and your rights if you or a family member are sick with COVID-19.

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English
Jan 2022
Employment problems - requests for medical information or examinations Employment problems - requests for medical information or examinations(Online only factsheet)

Read this online factsheet if you have been asked to have a medical examination or give medical information to your employer.

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English
Apr 2023
Employment problems: spot the signs Employment problems: spot the signs (Online only factsheet)

Are you paid less that the minimum wage, cash in hand, or are you working for a 'trial' period without pay'. Legal Aid NSW can help you if you are being treated unfairly at work.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Hindi
Nepali
Spanish
Tamil
Vietnamese
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
I am being investigated at work —what are my rights? I am being investigated at work —what are my rights?(Online only factsheet)

It can be stressful and confusing to be told by your employer that you are being investigated for misconduct. This online fact sheet answers some common questions about workplace investigations.

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English
Aug 2017
Respect at Work Legal Service (RAWLS) Respect at Work Legal Service (RAWLS)(Flyer)

This 2 page flyer shows how to get in contact with RAWLS if you are experiencing sexual harassment or discrimination at work.

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English
Oct 2023
Respect at Work Legal Service (RAWLS) A3 poster Respect at Work Legal Service (RAWLS) A3 poster(Poster)

This A3 poster shows how to get in contact with the Respect at Work Legal Service if you are experiencing sexual harassment or discrimination at work.

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English
Oct 2023
Ripped off – your rights about unpaid wages and entitlements at work. Ripped off – your rights about unpaid wages and entitlements at work.(Booklet)

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

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English
Nov 2023
Working with Children Checks- What do I need to know? (Factsheet) Working with Children Checks- What do I need to know? (Factsheet)(Online only factsheet)

This fact sheet explains when you need a check, how to apply for one, and what happens after you apply.

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English
Mar 2019
Your workplace rights during a disaster Your workplace rights during a disaster(Brochure)

This is a fact sheet for all private sector employees in NSW to assist with what your options under the Fair Work Act are if you are injured, or if your home or workplace are affected by a disaster. Disaster Response Legal Service NSW *bushfire *flood *storm *employment

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English
Apr 2022
LawAccess NSW*
LawAccess NSW LawAccess NSW (Poster)

Need legal help? This A2 size poster lists ways to contact LawAccess NSW.

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English
Sep 2023
LawAccess NSW brochure - Need legal help? LawAccess NSW brochure - Need legal help? (Brochure)

LawAccess NSW is a free information service run by Legal Aid NSW. We provide legal information and referrals for people with a legal problem in NSW. If you are going to court, have a legal problem or a question, LawAccess NSW can help you

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
Chinese (trad)
Dari/Farsi
English
Vietnamese
Jul 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
LawAccess NSW Easy Read - Do you need legal help? LawAccess NSW Easy Read - Do you need legal help? (Booklet)

This Easy Read booklet outlines how LawAccess can help you with your legal problem.

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Easy Read
Jul 2023
LawAccess NSW magnet LawAccess NSW magnet(Fridge magnet)

Need legal help? This fridge magnet has information about how to access free legal help at LawAccess NSW.

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English
Jul 2023
LawAccess NSW Multilingual A2 poster LawAccess NSW Multilingual A2 poster(Poster)

An A2 size poster in multiple languages about LawAccess NSW.

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English
Jul 2023
LawAccess NSW walletcard LawAccess NSW walletcard(Wallet card)

Need legal help? This wallet card has information about how to access free legal help at LawAccess NSW.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
Chinese (trad)
Dari/Farsi
English
Vietnamese
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Legal Aid NSW application and duty forms*
Legal Aid civil law duty form Legal Aid civil law duty form(Form)

This form is 1000 to a box. If you order 1000 you will get 1 box.

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English
May 2021
Legal Aid criminal law duty form Legal Aid criminal law duty form(Form)

This form is 1000 to a box. If you order 1000 you will get 1 box.

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English
Sep 2023
Legal Aid family law duty form Legal Aid family law duty form(Form)

This form is 1000 to a box. If you order 1000 you will get 1 box. *forms *application form

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English
May 2021
Legal Aid family law specialist services advice and duty form Legal Aid family law specialist services advice and duty form(Form)

This form is for Family Advocacy and Support Services. There are 1000 to a box. If you order 1000 you will get 1 box.

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English
May 2021
Legal Aid MHAS duty form (Mental Health Advisory Service) Legal Aid MHAS duty form (Mental Health Advisory Service)(Form)

This form is 1000 to a box. If you order 1000 you will get 1 box. *forms *application form

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English
May 2021
Legal Aid NSW application form (General) Legal Aid NSW application form (General)(Form)

This is the pdf version of the Legal Aid NSW grant application form dated June 2023. To access the online fillable form go to http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/for-lawyers/resources-and-tools/forms

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English
Jun 2023
Legal Aid NSW general publications*
Bookmark: Legal Aid NSW Bookmark: Legal Aid NSW(Bookmark)

This bookmark has details of how Legal Aid NSW can help people in NSW with their legal issues. It features artwork by Lakkarri Pitt called Dhiyaan Wabu.

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English
Dec 2023
How can Legal Aid NSW help me? (Easy Read) How can Legal Aid NSW help me? (Easy Read)(Brochure)

This Easy Read brochure outlines how to get legal help from Legal Aid NSW and what issues we can help with.

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Easy English
Nov 2023
Legal Aid NSW Poster (A2) Legal Aid NSW Poster (A2)(Poster)

How Legal Aid can help you generic poster.

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English
Jun 2021
Look, Learn, Law - children's colouring book Look, Learn, Law - children's colouring book(Booklet)

Children's activity book featuring Leroy the Legal Lizard. Produced by the Aboriginal Services Unit of Legal Aid NSW. Please contact publications@legalaid.nsw.gov.au for copies of this book as distribution is limited.

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English
Oct 2015
Questions you should ask your lawyer Questions you should ask your lawyer(Brochure)

If you need a lawyer, it’s important that you find the right one for you. Here are some helpful questions you should ask them before making your decision.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
Chinese (trad)
English
Vietnamese
Oct 2022
Oct 2022
Oct 2022
Dec 2023
Oct 2022
Tell us what you think. We value your feedback (Poster) Tell us what you think. We value your feedback (Poster)(Poster)

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English
Sep 2018
Tell us what you think. We value your feedback. Tell us what you think. We value your feedback. (Pamphlet)

How to make a compliment, complaint or suggestion to Legal Aid NSW.

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English
Feb 2021
Mental Health*
Act proven but not criminally responsible - Easy Read Act proven but not criminally responsible - Easy Read(Booklet)

This A4 size easy read resource explains what happens after court if court says you committed a serious crime but you are not criminally responsible because of your mental illness or cognitive impairment. The Mental Health Advocacy Service can help.

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Easy Read
Feb 2024
Have you been involuntarily admitted to a hospital? Have you been involuntarily admitted to a hospital?(Pamphlet)

Find out your rights and where to get help if you have been involuntarily admitted to hospital under the Mental Health Act 2007.

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English
Mar 2021
Mental Health Advocacy Service – advice about mental health matters Mental Health Advocacy Service – advice about mental health matters(Pamphlet)

This brochure outlines how the Legal Aid NSW Mental Health Advocacy Service can provide legal advice and assistance about mental health and guardianship law.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
Dari/Farsi
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
Mar 2021
Mar 2021
Mar 2021
Mar 2021
Mar 2021
Mar 2021
Mental Health Advocacy Service - Helping Aboriginal people with mental health law Mental Health Advocacy Service - Helping Aboriginal people with mental health law(Pamphlet)

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

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English
Mar 2021
What is a limiting term? - Easy Read What is a limiting term? - Easy Read(Booklet)

This A4 booklet explains what your options are if you have committed a serious crime and you have a cognitive impairment or mental illness. The Mental Health Advocacy Service can help.

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Easy Read
Feb 2024
What is a Section 14? - Easy Read What is a Section 14? - Easy Read(Booklet)

This Easy Read resource explains what to do if you have a cognitive disability and the police have charged you with a crime.

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English
May 2022
Money, Debt and Fines*
Are you being squeezed for a debt? Are you being squeezed for a debt? (Pamphlet)

This brochure explains some of the legal steps to take if you are in dispute about amounts under $100,000 in the Local Court including external dispute resolution schemes, what to do if you receive a letter of demand and the court process.

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English
Nov 2019
Are you having problems with fines? Are you having problems with fines?(Brochure)

This brochure explains the options for people with court fines and fine notices to stop enforcement action and get back on track.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Sep 2023
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Are you having problems with your home mortgage because of interest rate rises? Are you having problems with your home mortgage because of interest rate rises?(Online only factsheet)

Read this factsheet to find out what you can do if you are behind on your home mortgage repayments or have received a default notice from your lender.

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English
Mar 2024
Are you having problems with your home mortgage because you have separated from your partner? Are you having problems with your home mortgage because you have separated from your partner? (Online only factsheet)

If you co-own your house with your partner or are joint borrowers on a mortgage and you break up, there are some things to consider. This factsheet answers some common questions.

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English
Mar 2024
Are you having problems with your home mortgage? Are you having problems with your home mortgage? (Pamphlet)

Read this brochure for what to do if you are having problems with your home mortgage.

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Arabic
English
Nov 2018
Mar 2024
Credit Law Toolkit Credit Law Toolkit (Booklet)

The Credit Law Toolkit is for financial counsellors and lawyers, particularly those lawyers in legal aid offices and generalist community legal centres who do a range of civil law work, but do not necessarily specialise in credit law. If you are a financial counsellor or a lawyer and you would like a hard copy please email publications@legalaid.nsw.gov.au. If you are a financial counselling student please access the toolkit online.

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English
Dec 2017
Fined Out Fined Out (Booklet)

FINED OUT is an online practical guide to the NSW fines system. It provides information about how to deal with fines, with contact information, including links, for services that can help people with their fines. 6th edition, updated April 2024.

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English
Apr 2024
Got a fine? Got a fine? (Pamphlet)

This brochure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people lists your options when you have a fine and how to get a Work and Development Order.

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English
Oct 2023
Have you been charged with driving without a licence? Have you been charged with driving without a licence?(Brochure)

This brochure explains what to do when you are representing yourself and pleading guilty to charges of driving while unlicensed, suspended, cancelled or disqualified.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
Oct 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Mortgage stress handbook Mortgage stress handbook(Booklet)

The mortgage stress handbook has information about what to do if you are having difficulty paying your mortgage. It covers: ● how to negotiate a repayment arrangement with your lender, ● what to do if the lender won’t agree to a repayment arrangement, ● what you can do to stop the lender taking possession of your home, and more.

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English
Mar 2024
Problems with a private training course? Problems with a private training course? (Flyer)

Some private training colleges have behaved in an unfair and misleading way to get students to enrol in their courses. You may be able to do something about your VET FEE-HELP debt if the private college has acted unfairly.

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English
Mar 2016
There's a better way than payday loans There's a better way than payday loans(Flyer)

Do you have an expensive, short term loan that is hard to repay? You can do something about it. (2 page flyer)

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English
Jun 2019
Thinking of a 'rent to buy' home purchase? Thinking of a 'rent to buy' home purchase? (Brochure)

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.

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English
Dec 2023
Work and Development Orders - Can't pay your fines? (WDO A3 poster) Work and Development Orders - Can't pay your fines? (WDO A3 poster)(Poster)

This A3 poster promotes how to get a Work and Development Order to clear your fines debt.

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English
Dec 2023
Work and Development Orders - Can't pay your fines? (WDO postcard) Work and Development Orders - Can't pay your fines? (WDO postcard)(Postcard)

This postcard outlines eligibility requirements to get a Work and Development Order to clear fines debt.

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English
Dec 2023
Work and Development Orders - Can't pay your fines? (WDO Walletcard) Work and Development Orders - Can't pay your fines? (WDO Walletcard)(Wallet card)

This wallet card outlines eligibility requirements and how to apply for a Work and Development Order to clear your fines debt.

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English
Dec 2023
Work and Development Orders: Can't pay your fines? (WDO) Work and Development Orders: Can't pay your fines? (WDO)(Brochure)

With a WDO, you can clear your fines with activities instead of money. You can do unpaid work, counselling, courses, treatment programs and more. This brochure has information about how to get a WDO including eligibility.

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English
Dec 2023
Older people*
Adult children living at home. What to do if you want them to leave? Adult children living at home. What to do if you want them to leave?(Brochure)

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.

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English
Sep 2023
Are you a grandparent? Your legal questions answered Are you a grandparent? Your legal questions answered(Pamphlet)

This brochure explains what legal options you have if you are a grandparent who is raising grandchildren, wants to spend time with your with grandchildren or if you are concerned about your grandchildren's welfare. It also covers what financial assistance is available and where you can get legal help.

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English
Sep 2023
Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop. Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop.(Brochure)

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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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Sep 2023
Are you having problems with your home mortgage because you have separated from your partner? Are you having problems with your home mortgage because you have separated from your partner? (Online only factsheet)

If you co-own your house with your partner or are joint borrowers on a mortgage and you break up, there are some things to consider. This factsheet answers some common questions.

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English
Mar 2024
Caring for kids in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families Caring for kids in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families(Pamphlet)

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

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English
Sep 2020
Everyone Deserves Respect Everyone Deserves Respect (Brochure)

Every older person has rights. This resource has information about the Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service for older people on the Central Coast and Lower Hunter.

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English
Dec 2023
Everyone deserves respect (Elder Abuse Service) wallet card Everyone deserves respect (Elder Abuse Service) wallet card(Wallet card)

This walletcard provides information about how to identify elder abuse and how to contact the Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service on the Central Coast and Lower Hunter.

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English
Dec 2023
Everyone deserves respect A3 poster Everyone deserves respect A3 poster (Poster)

A3 poster about the Elder Abuse Service outlining how to get legal help for people on the Central Coast and Lower Hunter.

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English
Dec 2023
Got a fine? Got a fine? (Pamphlet)

This brochure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people lists your options when you have a fine and how to get a Work and Development Order.

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English
Oct 2023
Helping your family financially? Understand the risks Helping your family financially? Understand the risks(Brochure)

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.

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Chinese (sim)
English
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Legal topics for seniors booklet Legal topics for seniors booklet(Booklet)

The Legal Topics for Seniors booklet is packed with information from our best-selling 2024 diary for seniors. It has information about older persons rights, scams, aged care, and helpful contact numbers of agencies and services for seniors in NSW. If you already have the 2024 diary you won't need this. If you missed out on the diary, this is for you.

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English
Dec 2023
Moving in with the family? Make sure you protect your interests Moving in with the family? Make sure you protect your interests(Brochure)

This brochure explains what you should think about before you enter into a ‘granny flat arrangement’.

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Chinese (sim)
English
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Speaking for myself: planning for later life decision making Speaking for myself: planning for later life decision making(Booklet)

Speaking for myself is shows you how you can take steps to protect your interests, making sure your future is in good hands and that things are done the way you would want should you lose capacity due to ill health, accident or death. It answers your questions about wills, powers of attorney, enduring guardianship, and advance healthcare directives.

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English
Nov 2023
They want me to leave They want me to leave(Brochure)

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

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English
Oct 2023
Veterans' Advocacy Service – legal aid for veterans and their dependants Veterans' Advocacy Service – legal aid for veterans and their dependants(Pamphlet)

How Legal Aid NSW can help veterans and their dependants with advice, assistance and representation.

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English
Jun 2021
Who will decide for you if you can't decide for yourself? Think about planning ahead. Who will decide for you if you can't decide for yourself? Think about planning ahead.(Brochure)

This brochure explains how to appoint an enduring guardian and power of attorney to make important decisions for you if you lose capacity due to illness or age.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Why make a will? Why make a will?(Brochure)

If you don’t have a will, you don’t have any say about how your estate is distributed. This brochure outlines the benefits of having a will and how to make a will.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Your home and the age pension. What you need to know. Your home and the age pension. What you need to know. (Brochure)

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

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English
Sep 2023
Prisoners*
A guide to bail A guide to bail(Pamphlet)

This publication explains what bail is, how bail is determined and different types of bail conditions.

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Arabic
Chinese (sim)
English
Vietnamese
Nov 2021
Nov 2021
Nov 2021
Nov 2021
A guide to indictable appeals A guide to indictable appeals(Brochure)

This brochure provide information about indictable appeals process and how to apply for legal aid. *Prisoners Legal Service

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English
Feb 2024
Are you serving a sentence for a Commonwealth offence? A guide to parole. Are you serving a sentence for a Commonwealth offence? A guide to parole. (Brochure)

Commonwealth parole is different to State parole. This brochure outlines what to do if you get a letter from the Attorney General's department about your parole. Includes information in Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic. *Prisoners Legal Service

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English
Feb 2024
Have you breached your parole? Have you breached your parole? (Pamphlet)

This brochure outlines what happens if you breach parole, reintegration home detention or intensive correction order. *Prisoners Legal Service

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English
Feb 2024
I am in prison on remand I am in prison on remand(Brochure)

If you have been charged with a a crime and the court has ordered that you be kept in prison until your court hearing Legal Aid NSW can help you. *Prisoners Legal Service

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English
Feb 2024
In prison and had your visa cancelled? In prison and had your visa cancelled?(Brochure)

This brochure is for prisoners who are either Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens and explains what you need to do if you get a letter from the Department of Immigration telling you that your visa has been cancelled. *Prisoners Legal Service

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English
Feb 2024
Prisoner Power of Attorney Kit Prisoner Power of Attorney Kit(Kit)

Use this kit if you are in prison and need a Power of Attorney. In this kit is: ● a factsheet for prisoners about Powers of Attorney ● a blank general Power of Attorney form to complete ● a blank Notice of Revocation to use if you need it.

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English
Dec 2022
Prisoners Legal Service Prisoners Legal Service(Brochure)

This brochure explains how Prisoners Legal Service can help people in gaol.

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English
Feb 2024
Young people*
Children’s Legal Service: helping young people in trouble with the law Children’s Legal Service: helping young people in trouble with the law(Pamphlet)

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 by this unit, including help at court, in detention centres and over the phone.

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English
Aug 2023
Get Court Smart Get Court Smart(Booklet)

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.

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English
Sep 2023
Get street smart: Under 18s: know your legal rights Get street smart: Under 18s: know your legal rights(Booklet)

This pocket book tells young people about their rights when they are dealing with police on the streets in NSW.

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English
Feb 2023
In trouble with police? Call the Youth Hotline (Poster) In trouble with police? Call the Youth Hotline (Poster)(Poster)

This 80cm x 60 cm poster promotes Legal Aid NSW’s Youth Hotline for young people under 18.

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English
Oct 2009
In trouble with police? Call the Youth Hotline (Wallet Card) In trouble with police? Call the Youth Hotline (Wallet Card)(Wallet card)

This phone card is for young people under 18. It has the youth hotline number and fits into a wallet. Card size: 8 cm x 5.5 cm

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English
Sep 2012
Independent Children's Lawyer -What happens when your parents go to court? (Ages 13-18) Independent Children's Lawyer -What happens when your parents go to court? (Ages 13-18)(Online only factsheet)

An Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) may be appointed to represent children when parents are going to court. This factsheet provides information for children who will be represented by an ICL. This resource was produced and by legal aid commissions throughout Australia. It is not available to order in print format.

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English
Oct 2014
Independent Children's Lawyer -What happens when your parents go to court? (Ages 6-12) Independent Children's Lawyer -What happens when your parents go to court? (Ages 6-12)(Online only factsheet)

An Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) may be appointed to represent children when parents are going to court. This factsheet provides information for children who will be represented by an ICL. This resource was produced and by legal aid commissions throughout Australia. It is not available to order in print format.

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English
Oct 2014
Let's talk about consent Let's talk about consent(Online only factsheet)

This factsheet talks about what it means to give sexual consent, how to ask for consent and the law in NSW.

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English
Jun 2022
Ripped off – your rights about unpaid wages and entitlements at work. Ripped off – your rights about unpaid wages and entitlements at work.(Booklet)

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

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English
Nov 2023
Sexting Sexting(Online only factsheet)

In this factsheet, we look at how sexting can get young people into trouble with the law.

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English
May 2021
What are my legal rights? Handbook for young people What are my legal rights? Handbook for young people(Booklet)

This handbook for young people looks at some of the common day-to-day problems that young people face like unpaid fines, problems with a landlord, debts and explains their rights how to get help

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English
Oct 2023
Work and Development Orders: Can't pay your fines? (WDO) Work and Development Orders: Can't pay your fines? (WDO)(Brochure)

With a WDO, you can clear your fines with activities instead of money. You can do unpaid work, counselling, courses, treatment programs and more. This brochure has information about how to get a WDO including eligibility.

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English
Dec 2023