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Can I get legal aid? (animated video)
Do you have questions about grants of legal aid? Watch our new animated video to find out more. Video available in:
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How can Legal Aid NSW help me? (animated video)
Legal Aid NSW can help in lots of ways. Watch our new animated video to find out how. Video available in:
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2019 Publications Catalogue
A catalogue of free Legal Aid NSW online and print publications. Catalogue available in: |
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Being a guardian for a child or young person - Facts for carers
This brochure explains what to do if you want to become a guardian for a child or young person in your care, including information about FACS requirements, the suitability assessment and support payments. Brochure available in: |
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COVID-19: Centrelink
In response to COVID-19 the Australian Government has made changes to support individuals and families who have lost work or income. The changes mean that some people will be able to access Centrelink payments who were not able. Centrelink have made it quicker for people who have lost work or income to access some payments. This factsheet will give you information about the changes. Factsheet available in: |
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COVID-19: Guardianship and Mental Health
You may be worried or confused about how COVID-19 will affect you and your everyday life. Sometimes a crisis can make legal problems worse or new problems might develop. This factsheet outlines what to do if you are detained in a hospital under the Mental Health Act, and how Legal Aid can help you. Factsheet available in: |
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COVID-19: Housing - Evictions
You may be worried or confused about how COVID-19 will affect you and your everyday life. Sometimes a crisis can make legal problems worse or new problems might develop. This factsheet has information about housing issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, including eviction, breaking a lease, social housing and homelessness. Factsheet available in: |
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COVID-19: Public health orders – what do I need to know?
The NSW Government has issued public health orders to limit the spread of COVID-19. The orders have been issued under the Public Health Act. The police have powers to give fines to people who don’t follow the new orders. This factsheet tells you what the orders say you must do, what fines you could get and what to do if you get a fine. #WDO Factsheet available in: |
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COVID-19: Understanding COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19 restrictions are in place - which means you must stay home unless you have a resonable excuse. This factsheet outlines what the COVID-19 restrictions are and what the restrictions mean for you. |
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Disability Support Pension - Free Legal Advice
This brochure has information on how to claim a disability support pension and what information you must supply to Centrelink. Pamphlet available in: |
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Disability Support Pension and Overseas Travel
New rules that started in 2012 make it harder to get the Disability Support Pension. You might not get DSP again if your payment is cancelled while you are overseas. This brochure explains what to do if you are on the Disability Support Pension and want to travel overseas. Brochure available in: |
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Discrimination toolkit
Your guide to making a discrimination complaint. The kit is available in Braille at the Association of Blind Citizens' Library and the State Library. Booklet available in: |
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Free legal advice and assistance with Centrelink problems
Centrelink - Free legal advice Pamphlet available in: |
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Have you been involuntarily admitted to a hospital?
Find out your rights and where to get help if you have been involuntarily admitted to hospital under the Mental Health Act 2007. Pamphlet available in: |
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How can I bring my refugee family here
This booklet outlines in plain language the steps required to bring family members to Australia through the Australian Government’s Refugee and Humanitarian Program. Also available in Arabic, Dari/Farsi and Assyrian. Booklet available in: |
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Legal Aid NSW application form (General)
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Mental Health Advocacy Service – advice about mental health matters
This brochure outlines how this Legal Aid NSW service can provide legal advice and assistance about mental health law. |
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Not happy with a National Disability Insurance Scheme decision?
This brochure outlines the steps you can take to challenge an NDIS decision you are not happy with. Brochure available in: |
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Stop. Think. Protect. (P)
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. Poster available in: |
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What is a Section 32?
THIS BROCHURE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO LAWYERS. It has been designed to assist CRIMINAL LAWYERS when they are providing legal advice to clients about making a section 32 application under the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 Flyer available in: |