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Webinar | Starting a Social Enterprise
Justice Connect
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 10:30-12:30pm
This webinar from Justice Connect will be helpful if you’re thinking of setting up a social enterprise to tackle a social problem or wanting a refresher on the legal issues involved. No matter where you are in your social enterprise journey, it’s important to understand what’s involved from a legal standpoint and to spend some time getting the foundations right. They will cover what a social enterprise is, five things to consider when starting a social enterprise, the different legal structures available and charity status and tax concessions. Cost $30-$50
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Webinar | Responding to financial abuse issues: hardship arrangements with telcos (National)
Redfern Legal Centre
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 11am-12pm
Redfern Legal Centre’s specialist Financial Abuse practice helps victim-survivors to navigate their way out of abusive relationships. In this webinar, Will Dwyer, Financial Abuse Service NSW at Redfern Legal Centre, will provide practical guidance to caseworkers and guide their advocacy with telco companies and industry ombudsman schemes. Hardship policies and other practical support which is available when disclosures of domestic violence and financial abuse have been made will be explored. This webinar will be of interest to community workers and volunteers in services such as financial counselling, domestic violence, women's refuges and community legal centres. The information is applicable Australia-wide.
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Webinar | Ask Lois - Untangling Financial Abuse for Women Escaping Domestic Violence
Women’s Legal Service NSW
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 11-11.45am
This webinar, presented by Financial Rights Legal Centre and Women's Legal Service NSW, will explain what financial abuse is and provide information about how and where women can get help when financial abuse has occurred. WLS will also explain what practical steps can be taken to help a woman untangle any credit, debt or insurance issues that may only have come to light after leaving a financially abusive relationship.
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Webinar | How to Spot a Social Security Issue and What to do Next
Legal Aid NSW and Welfare Rights Centre
Thursday, 19 August 2021, 10am-12pm
This webinar from Legal Aid NSW is with the NSW Welfare Rights Centre and is aimed at community workers who have clients living on Centrelink benefits. This webinar aims to teach attendees about the common legal problems that can occur when on a Centrelink benefit and how you can help your clients to get legal help.
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Webinar | Legal Words for Interpreters - civil law – webinar
Legal Aid NSW
Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 10:30-12:30pm
This workshop from Legal Aid NSW is aimed at enhancing the knowledge of interpreters and bi-lingual workers who work in NSW legal settings, in particular in civil matters in the courts and tribunals. The workshop will cover common legal terminology in the area of civil law. At the end of the session, participants will be able to explain common civil legal terminology in simple English.
Please note: This workshop attracts points under the NAATI PD catalogue. Legal Aid NSW accepts no responsibility concerning points or accreditation issues with NAATI. Participants are responsible for communication with NAATI.
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Webinar | Understanding Your Not-for-profit's Constitution
Justice Connect
Tuesday 24 August 12:45pm-2:00pm
The constitution (or ‘rules’) of a not-for-profit are a vital part of a well-governed organisation. This free webinar from Justice Connect will guide you through the importance of your governing document and your legal obligations relating to it, using cases and examples to illustrate the key topics covered in your constitution. It will also arm you with some practical tips to help you better understand your constitution and additional resources to help in the future.
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