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VET providers exploiting vulnerable consumers

Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers are targeting vulnerable and disadvantaged people with unscrupulous marketing practices by enrolling students into courses they cannot possibly complete or afford.

26 February 2015

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Media Release: Redfern Legal Centre’s International Student Service given a lifeline by StudyNSW

12 February 2015

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Case study: Navigating protections against education providers

In recent months, Redfern Legal Centre’s International Student Service has seen an increase in complaints against education providers relating to:

15 December 2014

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RLC’s work in improving the debt recovery process for vulnerable consumers

The Legal Affairs Committee of the NSW Parliament Legislative Assembly released its Report on the inquiry into Debt Recovery in NSW in November 2014.

9 December 2014

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Helping Vulnerable Clients Avoid Bank Fees and Penalties

The RLC Credit & Debt service regularly assists vulnerable clients dependent on Centrelink income, or otherwise experiencing financial hardship.

29 October 2014

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Legal Aid NSW Financial Advice in Auslan

Legal Aid NSW has released three new financial advice films in Auslan for the deaf and hard of hearing community. These new films are a helpful resource covering fines, loans and credit, and home loan stress.

29 October 2014

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RLC wins International Student Community Engagement Award 2014

Redfern Legal Centre is a proud winner of the 2014 NSW International Student Community Engagement Award for its International Student Advice Service.

3 October 2014

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Microfinance for Low-income Earners

Low-income earners and people who receive Centrelink benefits are often financially excluded from accessing safe and secure credit facilities.

25 August 2014

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Housing Problems

Illegal and overcrowded housing for international students has been a hot topic in the media lately.

25 August 2014

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Case Study: Lian’s Story

Lian (not her real name) was a young international student living in Sydney.

25 August 2014

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VET providers exploiting vulnerable consumers

Media Release: Redfern Legal Centre’s International Student Service given a lifeline by StudyNSW

Case study: Navigating protections against education providers

RLC’s work in improving the debt recovery process for vulnerable consumers

Helping Vulnerable Clients Avoid Bank Fees and Penalties

Legal Aid NSW Financial Advice in Auslan

RLC wins International Student Community Engagement Award 2014

Microfinance for Low-income Earners

Housing Problems

Case Study: Lian’s Story

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