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  1. Hard Conversations: Episode 1 - Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service and Central Coast Community Legal Centre

    MAR 2

    Hard Conversations: Episode 1 - Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service and Central Coast Community Legal Centre

    Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was originally recorded several years ago. We have refreshed it because we thought that the conversations are still relevant and will assist anyone who wants to understand more about elder abuse.  The people we talk with in this series generously shared their understanding of elder abuse, how they think about it in their communities, and ideas about how we can address it together. Many of them no longer work in the same roles and have moved on to other things. However, we think that their expertise, experience and insights remain relevant and valuable. This first episode was recorded from conversations with social workers, community workers and lawyers from Legal Aid NSW Edler Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre. Most of the people you will hear in this episode no longer work with these services. The Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre continue to provide services for older people. You will hear from: Tracy Jackson- then a social worker at the Central Coast Elder Abuse Service Bobbi Murray – then an Aboriginal access worker at the Central Coast Community Legal Centre Barry (BJ ) Duncan- then an Aboriginal access worker at the Central Coast Community Legal Centre/ member Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council Mary Lovelock - Solicitor in charge at the Central Coast Elder Abuse Service Tanya Chapman – then a lawyer at the Central Coast Elder Abuse Service Download the transcript for this episode. Other episodes of Hard Conversations: Ep2: Talking about elder abuse and First Nations communities Ep3: Talking about elder abuse and culturally diverse communities Ep4: Talking about engaging with diverse communities Ep5: Talking about elder abuse and rural and regional communities Ep6: Dr Kay Patterson - former federal Age Discrimination Commissioner talks about elder abuse   More information Central Coast Community Legal Centre 02 4353 4988 Legal Aid NSW 1300 888 529 Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service (Central Coast and Hunter) - 02 4324 5611 1800 ELDERHelp: National elder abuse phone line- 1800 353 374 NSW Ageing and Disability Commission and Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221 Seniors Rights Service NSW - 1800 424 079 OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 700 600 NSW Aboriginal Land Councils – 02 9689 4444 and Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council – 02 4351 2930 National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations -NACCHO Relationships Australia Elder Support and Mediation service -1300 364 277 1800 Respect: National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Counselling  - 1800 737 732 Compass- Guiding action on elder abuse -resources and support directory Music by Gambirra  Edited by Jessica Sullivan and Yasmine Lewis: Legal Aid NSW   Subscribe to the Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service e-newsletter This series was made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre.    Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.

    31 min
  2. Hard Conversations: Episode 2 - First Nations communities

    MAR 2

    Hard Conversations: Episode 2 - First Nations communities

    Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was originally recorded several years ago. We have refreshed it because we thought that the conversations are still relevant and will assist anyone who wants to understand more about elder abuse.  The people we talk with in this series generously shared their understanding of elder abuse, how they think about it in their communities, and ideas about how we can address it together. Many of them no longer work in the same roles and have moved on to other things. However, we think that their expertise, experience and insights remain relevant and valuable.   Download the transcript for this episode.   In this second episode we will hear from: Scott Hawkins – then the manager of the Aboriginal Service Unit at Legal Aid NSW Barry Duncan (BJ) - previously working as the Aboriginal Access Worker with the Central Coast Community Legal Centre NSW, and was a member of the Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council Other episodes of Hard Conversations: Ep1: Talking about elder abuse Ep3: Talking about elder abuse and culturally diverse communities Ep4: Talking about engaging with diverse communities Ep5: Talking about elder abuse and rural and regional communities Ep6: Dr Kay Patterson - former federal Age Discrimination Commissioner talks about elder abuse   More information Legal Aid NSW 1300 888 529 Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service (Central Coast and Hunter) - 02 4324 5611 Central Coast Community Legal Centre 02 4353 4988 1800 ELDERHelp: National elder abuse phone line- 1800 353 374  NSW Ageing and Disability Commission and Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221 Seniors Rights Service NSW - 1800 424 079 OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 700 600 NSW Aboriginal Land Councils – 02 9689 4444 Central Coast Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations include:  Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council: Barang Regional Alliance: Bungree Aboriginal Association: Home - Mingaletta: Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations -NACCHO Relationships Australia Elder Support and Mediation service -1300 364 277 Compass- Guiding action on elder abuse -resources and support directory Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Lifeline 131114    Music by Gambirra  Edited by Jessica Sullivan and Yasmine Lewis: Legal Aid NSW   This series was made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre.    Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.

    19 min
  3. Hard Conversations: Episode 3 - Culturally diverse communities - Jenelyn Terkildsen

    MAR 2

    Hard Conversations: Episode 3 - Culturally diverse communities - Jenelyn Terkildsen

    Hard conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was originally recorded several years ago. We have refreshed it because we thought that the conversations are still relevant and will assist anyone who wants to understand more about elder abuse.  The people we talk with in this series generously shared their understanding of elder abuse, how they think about it in their communities, and ideas about how we can address it together. Many of them no longer work in the same roles and have moved on to other things. However, we think that their expertise, experience and insights remain relevant and valuable. In this 3rd episode we talk with Jenelyn Terkildsen about elder abuse in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. This episode was recorded when Jenelyn was working as a Multicultural Access Project Officer at ConnectAbility on the Central Coast NSW. This role no longer exists.   Download the transcript for this episode.   Other episodes of 'Hard conversations': Ep1: Talking about elder abuse Ep2: Talking about elder abuse and First Nations communities Ep4: Talking about engaging with diverse communities Ep5: Talking about elder abuse and rural and regional communities Ep6: Dr Kay Patterson - former federal Age Discrimination Commissioner talks about elder abuse    More information Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service 02 4324 5611 Legal Aid NSW  1300 888 529 Central Coast Community Legal Centre 02 4353 4988 1800 ELDERHelp: National elder abuse phone line- 1800 353 374 NSW Ageing and Disability Commission and Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221 Seniors Rights Service NSW 1800 424 079 Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission 1800 951 822 Statement of Rights | Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 237 981 1800 Respect: National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Counselling  - 1800 737 732 Carers NSW - 1800 242 636 Speak My Language | Podcasts from CALD and indigenous communities Compass- Guiding action on elder abuse -resources and support directory Partners in Culturally Appropriate Aged Care Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) 131450 Lifeline   131114   Beyond Blue  1300 22 4636 Music by Gambirra  Edited by Jessica Sullivan and Yasmine Lewis: Legal Aid NSW This series was made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre.  Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529

    19 min
  4. Hard conversations: Episode 4 - Engaging with diverse communities

    MAR 2

    Hard conversations: Episode 4 - Engaging with diverse communities

    Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was originally recorded several years ago. We have refreshed it because we thought that the conversations are still relevant and will assist anyone who wants to understand more about elder abuse.  The people we talk with in this series generously shared their understanding of elder abuse, how they think about it in their communities, and ideas about how we can address it together. Many of them no longer work in the same roles and have moved on to other things. However, we think that their expertise, experience and insights remain relevant and valuable. In this 4th episode we talk with Diana Bernard. Diana is the former manager of education and special projects at the Seniors Rights Service.  The Seniors Rights Service continues to provide valuable services in the area of elder abuse. Download the transcript for this episode. Other episodes of Hard Conversations:  Ep1: Talking about elder abuse Ep2: Talking about elder abuse and First Nations communities Ep3: Talking about elder abuse and culturally diverse communities Ep5: Talking about elder abuse and rural and regional communities Ep6: Dr Kay Patterson - former federal Age Discrimination Commissioner talks about elder abuse    More information Seniors Rights Service NSW 1800 424 079 Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service 02 4324 5611 Legal Aid NSW  1300 888 529 1800 ELDERHelp: National elder abuse phone line- 1800 353 374 NSW Ageing and Disability Commission and Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221 Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission 1800 951 822 OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 237 981 NSW Aboriginal Land Councils – 02 9689 4444 Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations -NACCHO 1800 Respect: National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Counselling  - 1800 737 732 Speak My Language | Podcasts from CALD and indigenous communities Compass- Guiding action on elder abuse -resources and support directory Partners in Culturally Appropriate Aged Care Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) 131450 Lifeline   131114   Beyond Blue  1300 22 4636   Music by Gambirra  Edited by Jessica Sullivan and Yasmine Lewis from Legal Aid NSW and Bernadette Nguyen from Audiocraft.   This series was made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre.    Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au   Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529

    15 min
  5. Hard Conversations: Episode 5 - Rural and regional communities

    MAR 2

    Hard Conversations: Episode 5 - Rural and regional communities

    Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was originally recorded several years ago. We have refreshed it because we thought that the conversations are still relevant and will assist anyone who wants to understand more about elder abuse.  The people we talk with in this series generously shared their understanding of elder abuse, how they think about it in their communities, and ideas about how we can address it together. Many of them no longer work in the same roles and have moved on to other things. However, we think that their expertise, experience and insights remain relevant and valuable. In this 5th episode we talk with Maria Berry about elder abuse in rural and regional communities. This episode was recorded when Maria was previously a community development officer with the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN).   Download the transcript for this episode.    Other episodes of Hard Conversations:  Ep1: Talking about elder abuse Ep2: Talking about elder abuse and First Nations communities Ep3: Talking about elder abuse and culturally diverse communities Ep4: Talking about engaging with diverse communities Ep6: Dr Kay Patterson - former federal Age Discrimination Commissioner talks about elder abuse    More information Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service 02 4324 5611 Legal Aid NSW  1300 888 529 OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 237 981 1800 ELDERHelp: National elder abuse phone line- 1800 353 374 NSW Ageing and Disability Commission and Abuse Helpline - 1800 628 221 Seniors Rights Service NSW 1800 424 079 Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission 1800 951 822 Statement of Rights | Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission 1800 Respect: National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Counselling  - 1800 737 732 Carers NSW - 1800 242 636 Compass- Guiding action on elder abuse -resources and support directory Lifeline   131114   Beyond Blue  1300 22 4636   Music by Gambirra  Edited by Jessica Sullivan and Yasmine Lewis: Legal Aid NSW   Subscribe to the Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service e-newsletter   This series was made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre.  Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529

    21 min
  6. Hard Conversations: Episode 6 - Dr Kay Patterson - former federal Age Discrimination Commissioner talks about elder abuse

    MAR 2

    Hard Conversations: Episode 6 - Dr Kay Patterson - former federal Age Discrimination Commissioner talks about elder abuse

    Hard Conversations is a 6-part podcast series exploring the complexity of elder abuse. It is produced by the Community Legal Education Branch of Legal Aid NSW. The series was originally recorded several years ago. We have refreshed it because we thought that the conversations are still relevant and will assist anyone who wants to understand more about elder abuse.  The people we talk with in this series generously shared their understanding of elder abuse, how they think about it in their communities, and ideas about how we can address it together. Many of them no longer work in the same roles and have moved on to other things. However, we think that their expertise, experience and insights remain relevant and valuable. This final episode features Dr Kay Patterson AO – federal age discrimination commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) from 2016 to 2023.  In this informative and engaging interview, Dr Patterson talks with Mary Lovelock - solicitor in charge of the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service.  This series has been made in partnership with the Legal Aid NSW Central Coast Elder Abuse Service, and the Central Coast Community Legal Centre.  Download the transcript for this episode.  Previous episodes of Hard Conversations: Ep1: Talking about elder abuse Ep2: Talking about elder abuse and First Nations communities Ep3: Talking about elder abuse and culturally diverse communities Ep4: Talking about engaging with diverse communities Ep5: Talking about elder abuse and rural and regional communities More information Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service (Central Coast and Hunter) - 02 4324 5611 Legal Aid NSW 1300 888 529 1800 ELDERHelp: National elder abuse phone line -1800 353 374  NSW Ageing and Disability Commission and Abuse Helpline -1800 628 221 NSW Ageing and Disability Commission training resources Video - Margarita - OPAL Institute Australian Human Rights Commission - Age Discrimination Elder abuse | Australian Human Rights Commission Elder abuse awareness video campaigns | Australian Human Rights Commission You decide Who decides – Guide to making an enduring power for financial decisions Empowering Futures: A national survey on the understanding and use of financial enduring powers of attorney. Shaping Perceptions: How Australian Media Reports on Ageing (2024) | Australian Human Rights Commission Australian Institute of Family Studies Elder Abuse reports - Elder abuse research | Australian Institute of Family Studies gov.au/projects/national-elder-abuse-prevalence-study Australian Law Reform Commission: Elder Abuse — A National Legal Response Council of Attorney General: National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians Federal Attorney General-Protecting the Rights of Older Australians National Australian Research Institute elder abuse resources and research Compass- Guiding action on elder abuse -resources and support OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) – 1800 700 600 E safety Commissioner Elder abuse support and mediation service - Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 Lifeline   131114   Beyond Blue  1300 22 4636 Music by Gambirra  Editing by Tiffany Dimmack - Audiocraft and Yasmin Lewis - Legal Aid NSW   Subscribe to the Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Service e-newsletter Please send questions, comments and feedback to: cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.

    41 min

  7. 09/17/2025

    The Rental Shift: NSW reforms explained

    Originally recorded for NSW Law Week, the Tenants' Union of NSW breaks down the latest changes to rental laws in New South Wales.  Community Education Coordinator, Charlie Wilde chats to Principal Solicitor, Grant Arbuthnot about key reforms including changes to evictions, rent increases, pets, water efficiency requirements and more.  Find out more about the Tenants' Union of NSW and the new laws at tenants.org.au    Resources mentioned in this episode: Tenancy law changes - Tenants' Union of NSW webpage and factsheet Changes to rental laws - NSW Fair Trading NCAT tribunal factsheets Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) website Austlii   Watch the webinar of this episode. Download the transcript.  Want to provide feedback or collaborate on a podcast? Email us at cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au Disclaimer: Disclaimer: This podcast is general information only and cannot be relied on as legal advice. The information is accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. If you need assistance about a particular situation, contact our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529.

    44 min

  8. 08/14/2025

    Do Your Own Divorce - the free tool everyone should know

    In this episode, we introduce Do Your Own Divorce - a free, step-by-step online resource to help people in Australia apply for divorce through the Federal Circuit and Family Court. Designed to simplify the process, this tool is a valuable asset for community workers supporting clients through a divorce. We break down how it works, who it’s best for and how you can use it to provide clear, practical guidance—without the need for a lawyer. Useful resources mentioned in this podcast: Do Your Own Divorce: legalaid.nsw.gov.au/divorceguide   Community worker toolkit for using Do Your Own Divorce: bit.ly/dyodtips Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia website: fcfcoa.gov.au Divorce court filing fee information: fcfcoa.gov.au/fl/divorce/apply  Information about separation including arrangements for children: bit.ly/4owb5bL Amica (parenting and property arrangements): amica.gov.au Order free Do Your Own Divorce posters and postcards by emailing cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au   Episode transcript: bit.ly/418RB2K Subscribe to our Law for Community Workers Alerts: bit.ly/lcwalert Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au  Disclaimer: This podcast is general information only and cannot be relied on as legal advice. The information is accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. If you need assistance about a particular situation, contact our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529.

    18 min
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  • Creator
    Legal Aid NSW
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
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