PAST WEBINARS
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The last 12 webinars are below and older webinars can be found on our Vimeo page.
Accompanying factsheets can be found in the Resources.
Recent Changes to the Victims Support Scheme
Presented by Kellie McDonald, Senior Solicitor – Women’s Legal Service NSW
Information about the recent changes to the Victims Support Scheme and how to you can support your clients making applications.
Broadcast: 2 September 2020
An Overview of Modern Slavery and Anti-Trafficking Laws
Presented by Sandeep Dhillon, Lawyer – Anti Slavery Australia
An overview of modern slavery and anti-trafficking laws, and the ways in which community service workers can help people who have experienced or are at risk of modern slavery in Australia.
Broadcast: 5 August 2020
Domestic Violence Leave under the Fair Work Act
Presented by Rosetta Lee, Solicitor – Women’s Legal Service NSW
Women’s Legal Service NSW provides an overview of Domestic Violence Leave under the Fair Work Act 2009, and looks at how to support casual and permanent employees.
Broadcast: 1 July 2020
Victims Support Scheme Updates
Presented by Kellie McDonald, Senior Solicitor – Women’s Legal Service NSW
Women’s Legal Service NSW provides an update about the Victims Services support scheme including a look at the Immediate Needs Support Package (INSP) and maximising recognition payments.
Broadcast: 3 June 2020
Understanding Legal Changes under Covid-19
Presented by Kellie McDonald, Senior Solicitor – Women’s Legal Service NSW
An overview of some of the recent legal updates and changes under the Covid-19 public health legislation, including court processes, renting, family law, AVOs and responding to Domestic Violence.
Broadcast: 6 May 2020
Abuse Claims and Civil Liability
Presented by Jacquline Townsend, Special Counsel, Donaldson Law
The webinar covered historical and recent assaults and the legal options available including civil litigation and the National Redress Scheme.
Broadcast: 8 April 2020
Assistance for women affected by natural disasters
Presented by Amy Power, Solicitor, Women’s Legal Service NSW
The webinar will look at how to replace lost legal documents and consider how bushfires and floods can affect issues of domestic violence, parenting and child support, AVOs and parenting orders in a significant change of circumstances.
Broadcast: 11 March 2020
Breaching court orders
Presented by Gabrielle Craig, Solicitor, Women’s Legal Service NSW
This webinar looks at what to do when Court Orders are breached. We will discuss AVOs and Family Court orders.
Broadcast: 19 Feb 2020
Responding to elder abuse
Presented by David Hillard – Pro Bono Partner, Clayton Utz
David tells the story of Rose and her son Marc in an account of terrible elder abuse. Clayton Utz won the case to defend Rose and protect her home.
Download the NSW Elder Abuse Toolkit (external link).
Broadcast: 19 Dec 2019
Is a sperm donor a parent?
Presented by Michelle McMahon – Barrister
A landmark decision found that a man who donated sperm was legally a parent. Does the decision pave the way for a child to have more than two legal parents? What are the implications and repercussions for couples and single women whose children were conceived using sperm donation?
Read about the case here (external link).
Broadcast: 21 Nov 2019
Preparing for Family Dispute Resolution
Presented by Jessica Hannam – Solicitor, Women’s Legal Service NSW
Learn how to support your client through the family law system. Most people who want to resolve disputes about their children will be required to participate in Family Dispute Resolution. The webinar covers what happens, ADVO’s, Parenting Orders and 60I certificates.
Broadcast: 17 Oct 2019
The impact of the Modern Slavery Act NSW on victim support legislation
Presented by Rebecca Dominguez – Lawyer, Baker McKenzie
A look at the impact of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (NSW) on the Victims Rights and Support Act 2013. How can you assist clients affected by modern slavery to access victims support under the Victims Support Scheme?