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Homeward Sisters media release 11 June 2026

A life-changing program to help Aboriginal women who are leaving custody avoid homelessness and find secure housing is paving the way to turn lives around.
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Legal Aid News – June 2026 03 June 2026

In this edition we reflect on Law Week, a strong community response to Legal Aid NSW’s webinars and share updates on the Civil Law Service for Aboriginal Communities, Homeward Sisters program, Meredith Osborne’s 15-year career, the budget impact and more.
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Budget and family law changes media release 13 May 2026

Legal Aid NSW has made the difficult decision to tighten eligibility for family law representation services following the recent outcome of the federal budget.
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