Community workers can play a key role in assisting their clients to access legal help. Law for Community Workers is a free education program for community workers in all fields of community work.
The program comprises a series of free webinars about the law, the legal system, and legal procedures. It provides legal information in plain language for non-lawyers. It aims to help community workers to:
The webinars focus on key areas of law that are relevant for community workers and their clients.
The Law for Community Workers webinar series has wrapped up for 2023. We will return in 2024 with a new program. To ensure you do not miss being notified of our next webinar make sure to subscribe to Keeping Connected.
Topic | Date | View link |
Legal responses to coercive control | 7 September | Register to view the recording |
Understanding amica - a tool helping couples separating amicably | 12 October | Register to view the recording |
Credit and debt law | 9 November | Recording unavailable |
When are the sessions held?
Sessions are scheduled from 12.30-1.30pm on Thursdays.
Where are the sessions held?
The sessions are all webinars so you can attend from the convenience of your office or home. We have a user-friendly webcast system.
Please contact us if you need information from the webinar presented in an alternative format for accessibility reasons.
How do I register?
Register by using the registration links above.
Who presents the sessions?
The sessions are all presented by lawyers from the Legal Services Commission who are experienced in their field.
Do you provide resources?
A copy of the slides will be provided. We also have online and hard copy resources and publications, that you can access and order for free.
Will you do a session about ... ?
If you would like a session on a particular topic, email the LCW Coordinator to let us know - see email details at the bottom of this page.
Beforehand
Add webinar details to you calendar using the easy button on the booking page.
Headphones are recommended.
If you think your workplace might block webinars: talk to your IT team. We suggest that, well before the webinar starts, you ask your IT team if you can have access to GoToWebinar as a 'safe site'; or alternatively ask if you can get access for each webinar you want to do. (GoToWebinar is our webinar software program.)
On the day
Before you start - get comfy - grab your lunch and a drink.
Have pen and paper for notes.
Use headphones.
For information about the Law for Community Workers program please contact:
Hannah Millard
ph. 8111 5443