Grants Program 2018 – Round 1 now open
The March 2018 round of the Law and Justice Foundation’s General grants program is now open. Applications close on 31 March. The Foundation provides grants of up to $50,000 to community organisations for projects that increase access to justice, particularly for people who are socially or economically disadvantaged.
The focus of the grants program is on projects from which lessons will be learned that contribute to identifying effective reforms, initiatives and programs to address legal need.
How to apply
Applicants must discuss their idea for a project proposal with our Grants Manager, Jane Kenny, at least six weeks before the closing date. For more information, download our Grants Program flyer or visit our webpage
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Community legal education
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Advocacy skills (NSW), 2018, [Workshop], Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC), $125-$250, 02 8898 6503, piac@piac.asn.au
This one-day workshop provides skills to launch an advocacy strategy into action. The workshop covers: influencing and pitching skills, skills and strategies for influencing decision makers, planning a delegation, determining targets, goals, allies and opponents, negotiation skills, principles of interest-based negotiation, using emotions in negotiation, planning negotiation, media skills including planning your media message, what makes a good story? and working with the media. The course can be taken in conjunction with Advocacy Strategies (see below) to form a two day workshop. Please contact Senior Training Officer Sarah Ludowici at sludowici@piac.asn.au for further information. The workshop takes place on 21 March from 9am to 4.30pm at the PIAC training room, level 5, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney. Registration online or call Lena Lowe on 02 8898 6503.
Advocacy strategies (NSW), 2018, [Workshop], Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) $125-$250, 02 8898 6503, piac@piac.asn.au
This one-day workshop teaches the building blocks of good advocacy and how to effectively work with government and other decision-making bodies. Participants will have the opportunity to plan an advocacy strategy around a real issue in their community or from their work, be introduced to essential strategies and knowledge, and discover the power of preparation. The workshop covers: what is advocacy?, the advocacy tool kit, how government works, how to advocate for issues with government, working with politicians, legal strategies in advocacy, planning an effective advocacy strategy around your issue, engagement and empowerment. The course can be taken in conjunction with Advocacy Skills (see above) to form a two day workshop. Please contact Senior Training Officer Sarah Ludowici at sludowici@piac.asn.au for further information. The workshop takes place on 20 March from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm at the PIAC training room, level 5, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney. Registration online or call Lena Lowe on 02 8898 6503.
Getting Started (Australia), 2018, [Webinar], Justice Connect, $30 to $50 + booking fee, 1800 637 529, nfpenquiries@justiceconnect.org.au
Thinking about setting up a not-for-profit organisation? The decisions you make now are some of the most important ones you’ll make. This introductory webinar provides the low-down on legal requirements - from choosing the right structure to registering as a charity and applying for tax concessions. This is essential viewing for those wanting to start a not-for-profit in 2018. The webinar will take place on Wednesday 31 January from 12.45 to 2pm. Book online
Privacy Law and the New Data Breach Requirements (Australia), 2018, [Webinar], Justice Connect, $30 to $50 + booking fee, 1800 637 529, nfpenquiries@justiceconnect.org.au
In February 2018, new laws about how to deal with serious privacy breaches will come into play. To learn about what these laws mean for your organisation, join our webinar on Privacy Law for Community Groups. In this session we will walk you through the personal information lifecycle – from collection, through to use and disclosure, storage and access, and finally complaints and the new data breach notification laws. The webinar will take place on Wednesday 21 February from 12.45 to 2pm. Book online
Tenancy Law for Non-Lawyers (NSW), 2018, [Workshop], Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) $250, 02 8898 6503, piac@piac.asn.au
A one day introduction to tenancy laws for community workers who assist or advocate for clients about housing. Learn how to help your clients with tenancy and housing issues with up-to-date and thorough information from the experts at the Tenants’ Union of NSW. This one-day workshop will help to clarify the complicated field of tenancy law and give you knowledge, skills, and confidence in this area. The workshop covers: Introduction to contract law, the Residential Tenancies Act and provides an overview of the laws and how they can assist renters. It is presented by Grant Arbuthnot, Principal Legal Officer, Tenants’ Union of NSW. Please contact senior training officer Sarah Ludowici on 02 8898 6506 for further information. The workshop takes place on 10 April from 9am to 4.30pm at the PIAC training room, level 5, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney. Register online or call Lena Lowe on 02 8898 6503.
Top Legal Issues for Board Members (Australia), 2018, [Webinar], Justice Connect, $30 to $50 + booking fee, 1800 637 529, nfpenquiries@justiceconnect.org.au
You’ve become a board member of a not-for-profit organisation - now what? What are your legal duties? Do you understand your organisation’s rules? What liabilities and protections exist for voluntary board members? This session will talk you through the basics of what it means to be a board member and help you understand the legal side of governing an organisation. The webinar will take place on Wednesday 7 February from 12.45 to 2pm. Book online
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Child Support Service - Help for people with child support problems (NSW), 2017, [Brochure], Legal Aid NSW
This brochure explains how Legal Aid NSW's Child Support Service can help both paying and carer parents with child support matters. It is available in English and the following languages: Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Dari/Farsi, Chinese (simplified), Tagalog and Vietnamese. A web page version is also available.
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Consumers with disability (Australia), 2017, [Web page], Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC)
This web page explains the consumer rights of NDIS participants and lists a range of resources developed by Australia’s consumer protection agencies which are designed to help consumers understand and use their rights. It also provides links to state based consumer protection agencies and relevant complaint bodies. You can view the web page, download the listed resources and link to sources of further assistance here
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About this newsletter
This newsletter is produced by Jane Kenny and Catherine Carpenter from the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW with assistance from the Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC).
Want more plain language legal information?
Visit Find Legal Answers www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au
Call LawAccess on 1300 888 529 or visit www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au
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