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.
The Interactions of AVOs and Parenting Orders
Presented by Amy Power & Rishika Pai, Solicitors – Women’s Legal Service NSW
This webinar looks at the ways in which AVOs often intersect and interact with Parenting Orders and what happens when breaches occur.
Broadcast: 3 March 2021
Domestic Violence and Tech Abuse - the 2nd national survey
Presented by Karen Bentley, CEO – WESNET Women’s Services Network
A presentation of the findings of the second national survey into Domestic Violence and Tech Abuse
Broadcast: 3 February 2021
Domestic Violence and Centrelink - getting help during Covid
Presented by Donna Flood, Solicitor – Welfare Rights Centre NSW
An overview of the centrelink benefits available to survivors of DV and the changes to benefits during the Covid pandemic.
Broadcast: 4 November 2020
Protecting Young People from Sexual Exploitation
Presented by Fern Hoang, Solicitor – Women’s Legal Service NSW
An overview of the key protections available for vulnerable young people at risk of sexual exploitation including the age of consent, consent to medical treatment, online safety and recent updates to the Crimes Amendment (Special Care Offences) Bill.
Broadcast: 14 October 2020
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.