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The First Nations paralegal is an identified position for a person who is First Nations. The role of the paralegal is to provide administrative and casework support to the First Nations lawyer and First Nations clients, in a culturally appropriate and accessible manner.  This role provides an opportunity to work within a culturally safe practice at Redfern legal Centre, dedicated to assisting First Nations clients in our local area, across a range of legal issues and areas of law. The First Nations paralegal may also assist other practice areas, depending on capacity and demand.

The Tenancy Practice Lead manages tenancy services, supervises lawyers and advocates, handles complex casework, and liaises with stakeholders like the Tenants Union NSW, government, and industry colleagues, while also driving policy and law reform on housing justice and delivering community legal education; the role requires at least five years of tenancy casework experience, proven leadership and management ability, and a demonstrated track record in law reform advocacy and legal education delivery.

Redfern Legal Centre’s Police Accountability practice is a high impact, strategic practice that creates positive change for people and the community.  The statewide practice provides advice on police complaints and responds to systemic issues that arise from our casework through test cases, advocacy and law reform.  The Solicitor provides advice and representation on police powers, police complaints, civil tort claims against police, minor criminal matters, traffic matters and challenging fines. The solicitor also undertakes advice and legal assistance work in the Generalist practice, in areas including discrimination, victims’ compensation, AVOs, Stolen Generations Reparations, National Redress Scheme, guardianship and government complaints. 

This free online community education session will explore the process of seeking a review of your fine by Revenue NSW or the Court, as well as highlighting the issues to consider before exercising your right to a review.

This announcement follows years of advocacy by Redfern Legal Centre, many other community and health organisations, and families impacted by drug-related deaths at music festivals. It is encouraging that the NSW Government is listening to evidence and expert advice and backing harm minimisation measures. However, the Government must now take the next logical step and cease the use of drug detection dogs and strip searches for suspected drug possession at music festivals.

Mental health experts to triage triple zero calls, but not all of the changes will be implemented 24/7 or statewide.

A NSW parliamentary report into modern slavery has detailed "harrowing stories of mistreatment and harm".

The Independent Tenant Advocate will provide support to social housing tenants who are being relocated as part of the renewal of the Waterloo South Estate. The Independent Tenant Advocate will provide independent guidance and support to tenants, attend meetings with tenants, liaise with Homes NSW relocation officers, advocate for tenants to ensure their relocation reflects their needs and ensures their wellbeing.

This free community education session will provide information for workers experiencing workplace exploitation, with a focus on the new protections available to temporary visa holders in Australia.

Redfern Legal Centre welcomes the new health-led model for mental health emergency responses, but says NSW Police still need updated training and use-of-force protocols since they'll remain involved when appropriate.