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Privacy breaches: steps you can take

Tips on safeguarding your personal information following the Optus privacy breach.

27 September 2022

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Youpla-ACBF funeral benefit program now open

Urgent financial assistance to First Nations families affected by the collapse of funeral insurer, Youpla-ACBF is now available following the advocacy of 140 organisations, including RLC.

13 September 2022

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Renters’ rights in mouldy homes: can you get a rent reduction or compensation for damages?

What are your rights when it comes to mould – and how can you actually enforce them? The Guardian spoke with RLC and other tenants’ advocates to find out.

1 August 2022

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Rental Affordability Snapshot highlights affordable housing crisis

Anglicare has released its 13th annual Rental Affordability Snapshot for 2022, measuring both the availability and affordability of rental housing in Greater Sydney and the Illawarra.

1 May 2022

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Best practice model unveiled to help organisations supporting people impacted by financial abuse

A new best-practice report recommends a collaborative approach for services supporting people experiencing financial abuse.

7 April 2022

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Looking for share accommodation? Check out RLC's Share Housing Survival Guide

With uni back in session for another year, it's a busy time for students looking for accommodation.

14 March 2022

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Eviction, hardship, and the housing crisis: Tenants' Union report

A special report from the Tenants’ Union of NSW highlights the hardship and stress people face when being evicted, calling for an end to ‘no grounds’ evictions and strengthened protections for renters.

15 February 2022

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'Renting Matters' podcast

Tenants’ Union of NSW and Legal Aid NSW have launched a podcast series for community workers supporting clients with tenancy issues.

17 November 2021

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Moratorium on evictions extended, with a transition period ending on 12 February 2022

The temporary stop on evictions for COVID-impacted renters in NSW who have lost significant income and cannot pay rent in full has been extended, with some exceptions.

9 September 2021

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Factsheets: family law and separation

RLC's Financial Abuse Service NSW has produced a series of factsheets on family law for people separating from their partner or spouse.

2 June 2021

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Privacy breaches: steps you can take

Youpla-ACBF funeral benefit program now open

Renters’ rights in mouldy homes: can you get a rent reduction or compensation for damages?

Rental Affordability Snapshot highlights affordable housing crisis

Best practice model unveiled to help organisations supporting people impacted by financial abuse

Looking for share accommodation? Check out RLC's Share Housing Survival Guide

Eviction, hardship, and the housing crisis: Tenants' Union report

'Renting Matters' podcast

Moratorium on evictions extended, with a transition period ending on 12 February 2022

Factsheets: family law and separation

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