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We believe in building a society that is fair, just, and inclusive. This is only possible if we take a collective stand against hate and discrimination.
The poster outlines the values, principles and actions needed to support First Nations employment at community legal centres.
Community Legal Centres NSW invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people studying Law, Social Work, Communications, or Community Development to apply for our First Nations Cadetship Program.
Community Legal Centres NSW is proud to announce the launch of Talking justice, a values-based communications guide for community legal centres that provides guidance on.
Community Legal Centres NSW's First Nations Cadetship Program, aimed at addressing the under-representation of Aboriginal people in the state’s legal sector, is being extended after a successful first year.
Skills development, training and collaboration are important. That's why we organise Quarterlies – a chance for everyone who works at community legal centres in New South Wales to catch-up, learn, share experiences, and coordinate advocacy.
The Federal Government has announced it will remove ‘gag’ clauses that restricted community legal centres’ ability to participate in law reform and advocacy, campaign for systemic change, and challenge unjust laws.
In early 2022, Lismore was hit with the worst flood in the region’s history. The Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre were on the frontline of the climate disaster.
Community Legal Centres NSW offers our full-hearted support to the Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT and AbSec in calling for the NSW Government to end the over-representation of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care.
This November, for the first time in over a year, our Quarterly events will be in-person.
We welcome the release of the National Plan, particularly its recognition that social security and housing are essential when it comes to preventing violence.
A statement of concern from the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC), Community Legal Centres NSW, Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC), Amnesty International Australia, Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT), First People's Disability Network Australia (FPDNA) and Change the Record.
The submissions outline key concerns with the coercive control legislation, and advocate for greater consultation and a phased approach, for systemic racism in the criminal legal system to be addressed, and for greater attention to be paid to the experiences of LGBTQI+ people, First Nations women, and people with disability.
Kamilaroi man Brian-John Attard from Seniors Rights Service has been awarded First Nations Lawyer of the Year at the 2022 Ngalaya Ball.
The community legal sector’s holistic vision for justice to ensure that our communities are fairer and more-inclusive places, where everyone is housed, safe, and has the support they need to thrive and participate.
On August 11 2022, Community Legal Centres NSW will launch Change takes community: Action for a fairer future at NSW Parliament House.
Skills development, training and collaboration are important. That's why we organise Quarterlies – a chance for everyone who works at community legal centres in New South Wales to catch-up, learn, share experiences, and coordinate advocacy.
Join our call to help victim-survivors of sexual violence, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse and modern slavery to access support they are entitled to and need.
Community legal centres are here for you if you've been affected by floods in NSW. We can help with issues such as insurance, tenancy, lost documents, and more.