General news
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New elder abuse service opens on the Central Coast
12 Feb 2020
Older people on the Central Coast have a new service to protect them from physical, psychological, financial and legal exploitation.
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Available now at the Ulladulla recovery centre
10 Feb 2020
If you need help following the bushfires, we are currently at the Ulladulla recovery centre located at the Ulladulla Civic Centre. We can help you with Insurance claims and disputes, replacing important documents, tenancy problems and more. Come and visit us. You can also call the Disaster Response Legal Service: 1800 801 529
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Legal Aid News – February 2020
5 Feb 2020
The February 2020 issue of Legal Aid News is now available.
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New free legal service for bushfire victims
9 Jan 2020
Thousands of NSW residents impacted by the State’s devastating bushfires will be offered free legal help with the launch of the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW.
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NSW Bushfires: Nowra office and South Coast courts closures
6 Jan 2020
Due to the bushfire emergency on the South Coast the Legal Aid NSW Nowra office is closed for the week beginning Monday 6 January.
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Legal Aid News – December 2019
4 Dec 2019
The December 2019 issue of Legal Aid News is now available.
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Lawyers offer legal aid to bushfire victims
27 Nov 2019
Legal Aid NSW lawyers will give free legal advice and support to hundreds of people affected by the recent bushfires.
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Funding boost allows increase in fees paid to panel lawyers
8 Nov 2019
Fees paid to private lawyers acting in legally aided matters will rise thanks to a significant funding boost from the NSW Government.
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Work and Development Order Scheme wins 2019 NSW Premier's Award
7 Nov 2019
It was a big night for Legal Aid at the 2019 NSW Premier’s Awards.
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Legal Aid News - November 2019
6 Nov 2019
The November 2019 issue of Legal Aid News is now available.
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The wait is over – disability funding break-through
8 Oct 2019
Disability advocates say funding changes that come into force today will be a game-changer for people living with disabilities.
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Legal Aid NSW to lead independent advisory service as Disability Royal Commission begins
2 Oct 2019
Legal Aid NSW will play a central role in establishing a national legal advisory service for people with disability, their family members and advocates, and others who want to share their stories with the Disability Royal Commission.
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Legal Aid NSW lawyer honoured in humanitarian awards
2 Oct 2019
The Legal Aid NSW Refugee Service’s Nohara Odicho has received the 2019 NSW Humanitarian Award in the “community worker from a refugee background” category.
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Help for bushfire-affected communities in northern NSW
2 Oct 2019
Legal Aid NSW lawyers have been on the road, offering advice and information to bushfire-affected communities in northern NSW.
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Hear the voices of Legal Aid NSW as we celebrate 40 years
2 Oct 2019
We are celebrating the diversity and depth of talent within our organisation through a series of podcasts, video interviews and staff profiles.
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Legal Aid News – October 2019
1 Oct 2019
The October 2019 issue of Legal Aid News is now available
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Legal Aid NSW launches Aboriginal Client Services Strategy 2019-2023 and Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy
27 Sep 2019
We are working to increase access to justice for Aboriginal people and foster strong partnerships with other organisations that serve Aboriginal clients.
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Legal Aid News – September 2019
4 Sep 2019
The September 2019 issue of Legal Aid News is now available.
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Juliana Crofts named a finalist for Government Lawyer of the Year award
12 Aug 2019
Port Macquarie Solicitor in Charge Juliana Crofts has been named as a finalist in the Government Lawyer of the Year category at the NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards 2019.
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Grants Tracker puts information at clients’ fingertips
12 Aug 2019
Clients can track their applications for grants of legal aid using a new online tool.