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At the start of 2021, we find ourselves in the middle of another harmful public debate about the rights of trans and gender diverse children simply to be themselves. The NSW One Nation Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill 2020, which is currently open for public comment, would deny children in our community the right to be seen, to be protected, and to be treated with integrity by schools and teachers.
The Community Legal Centres NSW Quarterlies are three-day community legal centre sector network and training opportunities held in Sydney four times a year. The February 2021 Quarterly will be held via Zoom conferencing.
Submission to NSW parliamentary inquiry into child protection and social services systems
In the closing plenary session at our November quarterlies, we heard about the challenges and possibilities of community legal centre mergers.
Early on in the COVID-19 health crisis, as the first cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Australia and its seriousness became clearer, we knew the pandemic would have an impact on everyone across our communities, but renting households would be particularly vulnerable.
The gambling industry in New South Wales, particularly the poker machine sector, is extremely influential.
What needs to change in the justice system to improve safety for victims of gendered violence?
Women are already bearing the brunt of the pandemic’s negative impacts and will continue to do so long into the future.
We're hiring: Locum Capacity Building Coordinator (part-time)
This training is for managers, including senior leaders in Community Legal Centres. It will also be useful for individuals preparing to step into management roles.
23-25 November 2020 | The Community Legal Centres NSW Quarterlies are three-day community legal centre sector network and training opportunities held in Sydney four times a year. The November 2020 Quarterly will be held via Zoom conferencing.
The traditional criminal legal system is failing survivors of sexual violence.
People living in regional, rural and remote communities are 24 times more likely to be hospitalised as a result of family and domestic violence than people living in major cities.
Submission to the Inquiry into the High Level of First Nations People in Custody and Oversight Review of Deaths in Custody.
The coronial inquest into the deaths of Jack and Jennifer Edwards at the hands of their father has highlighted systemic failings on the part of police in responding to domestic violence in NSW.
Submission to Inquiry into assaults on members of the NSW Police Force
Kingsford Legal Centre has launched a specialist Sexual Harassment Legal Service.
Submission on the Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Religious Freedoms and Equality) Bill 2020
Community Legal Centres NSW coordinates training days to assist staff of our member centres to access professional development.
7-9 September 2020 | The Community Legal Centres NSW Quarterlies are three-day community legal centre sector network and training opportunities held in Sydney four times a year. The September 2020 Quarterly will be held via Zoom conferencing.
Up to 70% of domestic violence victims-survivors report abuse of a companion or other animal by the perpetrator. The Animal Defenders Office considers options for reform to provide greater protection to those suffering abuse and domestic violence, both human and animal.