CLCNSW Regional, Rural and Remote Intern Bethany Sherry reflects on her time at Western NSW Community Legal Centre, including outreach trips in the region.
“It is hard to step down because I have loved the work and loved the people I have worked with, but I’m also leaving the organisation in great shape, and with a great team.”
Community legal centre outreach programs provide a vital service for remote areas but resourcing problems mean they could vanish any time.
Community legal centres give free and confidential help. Answer a few questions on Find free legal help to find out who you should contact for legal advice, information, or support.
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.
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.
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.
Our inaugural First Nations cadetship program has kicked off to great success. Meet the people participating in the program.
The Employment Rights Legal Service is a new free legal service for migrants and vulnerable workers in NSW.
This year community legal centres in NSW supported more than 54,000 people and provided more than 185,000 services.