Vulnerable families face legal aid cliff edge as federal budget looms
A regional family lawyer says she is subsidising the government to help vulnerable families, warns of unsustainable system without budget boost to Legal Aid.
Why you should consider working in regional NSW
Having recently returned from 12 months in Dubbo, in my view, regional living will give new solicitors the opportunity to not only accelerate their careers,…
How Moree Legal Aid team is making a difference
How has the decision to open a Legal Aid NSW office at Moree in the state’s north, been helping to meet the community’s legal needs?
Our democracy depends on legal aid
OPINION: A new report finding Australia’s trust in democracy is waning underscores the importance of access to justice and safety nets like legal aid, writes Legal Aid NSW…
The shell and the circle: Indigenous health equity across the Pacific
How Elders and cultural programs are reshaping prisoner health in British Colombia
Record high Aboriginal custody figures a stark ‘call to action’ for NSW lawyers
OPINION: The latest data on Aboriginal incarceration should trigger a renewed focus on diversionary alternatives and their potential to change lives.
How to support trans and gender-diverse clients
Legal Aid social worker Sid Pettitt offers tips to solicitors working closely with trans and gender diverse clients.
Record floods cause havoc as heavy rain continues in NSW
Heavy rainfall in northern NSW has caused significant flood damage as rain continues to fall. For those impacted by the disaster, there are legal assistance…
A change in adoption practice: the appointment of lawyers for children
Until recently, children have rarely been represented in adoption proceedings. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of NSW reissued a practice note which places a greater…
‘I felt seen’: more lawyers partnering with social workers and it’s changing lives
A growing number of law firms across Australia are integrating allied professionals like social workers and counsellors into their legal practice, according to new research.
Cost-of-living pressures drive record demand for housing legal assistance
Legal Aid NSW says it has experienced a record 19 per cent increase in demand for housing-related legal help.