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What really happens at Legal Aid ACT? Join Legal Aid ACT as they explore community legal advice in the ACT. If you want to understand the process of getting free legal advice or want to know more about the individuals behind the scenes, don’t miss Legal Aid ACT’s curated discussions on advocacy in the ACT.

Episodes

  1. 03/31/2023

    What is OPALS? - Mandarin Translated

    在这一集中，堪培拉多元文化社区论坛主席Chin Wong女士和OPALS律师Er-kai Wang将会作为特邀嘉宾参与讨论ACT中的老年人法以及来及文化社区的老年人所可能面临的一些挑战。 Ispeakwaves的“Claim Piano Jazz Loop”音乐许可证是通过CC BY 3.0所获得的许可。如需查看此许可证，请登录 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse

    What is OPALS? - Mandarin Translated

  2. 03/31/2023

    What is OPALS?

    On this episode special Guest Ms Chin Wong, the President of the Canberra Multicultural Community Forum and OPALS Solicitor Er-kai Wang discuss Elder Law in the ACT and some of the challenges that older people from cultural communities might face. Music License "Calm Piano Jazz Loop" by ispeakwaves is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse.

    What is OPALS?

  3. 03/03/2023

    What is the Royal Commission into Defence and veteran suicide?

    In this episode we speak to the DAVLS Lawyers and the Royal Commissions report on Defence and Veteran Suicide.  DAVLS is a free national service that provides independent information and legal advice to support Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans, as well as their families, carers and supporters, to safely share their experiences with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. They are independent and separate from the Royal Commission, the Department of Defence, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. They can help clients understand their legal rights and options for sharing their experiences with the Royal Commission and connect their clients with other supports. Music License "Calm Piano Jazz Loop" by ispeakwaves is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse.

    What is the Royal Commission into Defence and veteran suicide?

  4. 01/26/2023

    What do lawyers do?

    In this episode we sit down with Jenny Francis, special counsel at Legal Aid ACT and discuss the civil areas of practice at Legal Aid. Jenny touches on interesting aspects of tenancy and NDIS related matters. We discuss some of the other aspects of legal work as well such as advice, research, education, and reform. This episode gives young people an idea of what lawyers do and what legal work involves.  Music License "Calm Piano Jazz Loop" by ispeakwaves is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse.

    What do lawyers do?

  5. 01/19/2023

    How do non-legal supports assist legal services?

    This episode introduces an important community partner. we discuss the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre with CEO Christina Stanford. The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre is available to assist as a crisis centre and can help with evidence and counselling.  Music License "Calm Piano Jazz Loop" by ispeakwaves is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse.

  6. 01/12/2023

    What is a Community Liaison Officer?

    In this episode we discuss health with the Mental Health Liaison Officer Aislinn. She will also introduce the community liaison unit and the different aspects of the unit that support legal aid in the ACT. Stay tuned for a breathing exercise at the end of the session. Music License "Calm Piano Jazz Loop" by ispeakwaves is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse.

    What is a Community Liaison Officer?

  7. 11/25/2022

    The Backbone of Legal Advocacy

    This episode dives deep into a critical aspect of legal services, the support staff. This episode will explore the daily life of the paralegals in the organization including exploring what the support staff are learning as they field calls. As the frontline staff they flag the importance of being trauma informed. A short introduction is made to the helpline space and the reception area which is available to welcome clients who visit legal aid. In the space we have incredible art by mimir, the helpline staff discuss how it makes them feel to work beside art each day.  music licensed: "Calm Piano Jazz Loop" by ispeakwaves is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse.

    The Backbone of Legal Advocacy

  8. 11/18/2022

    How to tell ‘Your Story’?

    In this episode we talk with the Your Story lawyers and how to tell your story for the disability royal commission. Nicola tells her story and dives deep into her passion for the community. likewise, Sam demonstrates that we all deserve a voice in the legal system.  music licensed: "Calm Piano Jazz Loop" by ispeakwaves is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse.

  9. 11/04/2022

    What is Legal Aid?

    Exploring the history and future of legal aid in Canberra. In this episode the hosts will sit down with John Boersig the CEO of Legal Aid and discuss the long history of legal aid in Canberra. We will discuss the goals of the organisation and the importance of legal advocacy. Music Licence:  "Calm Piano Jazz Loop" by ispeakwaves is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse.

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What really happens at Legal Aid ACT? Join Legal Aid ACT as they explore community legal advice in the ACT. If you want to understand the process of getting free legal advice or want to know more about the individuals behind the scenes, don’t miss Legal Aid ACT’s curated discussions on advocacy in the ACT.

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