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.
To ensure you do not miss hearing about all of our upcoming Law for Community Workers webinars, please make sure to subscribe to Keeping Connected.
When: Wednesday 19 March from 12:30 pm
Location: Webinar via Microsoft Teams (link to be provided prior to the day)
Register here: Eventbrite - Planning Ahead: The What and Why of Wills
In January 2025, wills and estates law in South Australia changed with the introduction of the Succession Act.
Legal Services has taken this opportunity to prepare a short series of factsheets to explain what a will is, why you might benefit from making one, and where to get legal help.
On 19 March 2025 we are hosting a free webinar, coinciding with National Advance Care Planning Week, which will further explore this important topic and discuss:
We will also briefly cover advance care directives and powers of attorney, the other crucial documents that should be considered when planning ahead.
In this webinar you'll hear from members of our Family Law Division as we discuss our multidisciplinary approach enabling early intervention, avoiding re-traumatisation, and addressing a wide spectrum of clients’ needs, thereby improving access to justice for those experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic violence.
View our Enhancing Legal Pathways for Domestic Violence Victim-Survivors webinar via our Youtube channel.
On 31 October 2024, Consumer and Business Services and the Legal Services Commission discussed the key changes to private residential tenancy laws that commenced July 2024, including:
View our Recent Changes to Residential Tenancy Laws webinar via our YouTube channel.
In this online webinar held on 19 September 2024, the Legal Services Migration team discussed the recently commenced Protection Visa Program (PVP), including different types of visas and who they are for, the implications of Protection Visa refusal and the various ways that Legal Services can support those going through the process.
View Legal Services' Protection Visa Program webinar via our YouTube channel.
This free webinar explained how to access the services provided by the Legal Services Commission. Inform yourself about our unique services, from our free Legal Helpline to our family violence services. This webinar will also help you identify suitable referral pathways to resolve legal problems for yourself or your clients.
View our 2024 SA Law Week Webinar here:
If you have feedback on our previous webinars or would like to suggest a topic for a future webinar, please let us know by email to cle@lsc.sa.gov.au.
When are the sessions held?
Sessions are (usually) 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 use MS Teams webinar platform.
Please contact us if you need information from the webinar presented in an alternative format for accessibility reasons.
How do I register?
Register for our upcoming session using the registration link provided above.
Who presents the sessions?
The sessions are all presented by staff from the Legal Services Commission, with occasional co-presenters from aligned organisations, who are experienced in their field.
Do you provide resources?
A copy of the slides will be provided to those who tune in to view the webinar live. 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.
For information about the Law for Community Workers program please contact:
Hannah Millard
ph. 8111 5443
We embrace diversity and welcome all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Legal Services acknowledges Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners and ongoing occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia and we respect their spiritual, cultural and heritage beliefs. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our deep respect to Elders past and present.
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