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The 2018 International Education Providers Forum

In November, RLC took part in the 2018 International Education Providers Forum at Sydney Town Hall.

13 November 2018

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Tougher laws to combat online stalking and intimidation

RLC welcomes the strengthening of laws in NSW to protect people from stalking and intimidation online and via mobile phones.

9 October 2018

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New Laws to Protect Domestic Violence Victims

Strangulation is one of the most common and lethal forms of domestic violence. It can seriously affect a victim's long-term physical and psychological health and is a highly predictive indicator of future homicide.

14 September 2018

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RLC in Hansard: Modern Slavery Bill 2018

12 September 2018 – Mr Chris Hayes MP (Fowler—Chief Opposition Whip) outlined his support for the Modern Slavery Bill 2018, citing RLC's submission to the 2017 Inquiry into establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia.

12 September 2018

Bound versions of proceedings in the House of Representatives

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Redfern Legal Centre’s Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SWDVCAS)

Redfern Legal Centre has pioneered frontline domestic violence legal services for more than 30 years and is extremely proud of its Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SWDVCAS).

3 September 2018

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Your Body, Your Choice: New multi-language student resource about sexual assault

Redfern Legal Centre's International Student Legal Service NSW has partnered with City of Sydney and Study NSW on a new education resource about sexual assault, available in 11 different languages.

7 August 2018

Three people stand holding multi-language fliers

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NSW trial offers new approach for rehousing domestic violence victims

The NSW State Government is trialing a new model of living arrangements for victims of serious domestic violence, The Daily Telegraph reports.

4 May 2018

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New Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS) launched

On 17 May, Susan Smith, the Coordinator of RLC's Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (Sydney WDVCAS), spoke at the launch of the new Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) program.

21 May 2017

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RLC in the Media: Safeguarding international students at work

Sean Stimson speaks to The PIE Review (UK) on behalf of Redfern Legal Centre, as part of a feature article on student exploitation in Australian and New Zealand workplaces. Article by Anton Crace. Published December 2016.

12 May 2017

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Engaging international students with legal issues on social media

Since April 2017, RLC has been working with students to produce a series of short online videos offering legal tips for international students.

3 May 2017

Topics

The 2018 International Education Providers Forum

Tougher laws to combat online stalking and intimidation

New Laws to Protect Domestic Violence Victims

RLC in Hansard: Modern Slavery Bill 2018

Redfern Legal Centre’s Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SWDVCAS)

Your Body, Your Choice: New multi-language student resource about sexual assault

NSW trial offers new approach for rehousing domestic violence victims

New Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS) launched

RLC in the Media: Safeguarding international students at work

Engaging international students with legal issues on social media

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