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RLC on the Checkout

11 August 2016 - Will Dwyer from the Redfern Legal Centre says major financial institutions, telcos, energy providers and debt collectors are required to offer hardship programs if you're going through a tough time.

11 August 2016

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Taking out the trash: useless ‘junk policy’ insurance policies

Insurance customers may be at risk of paying add - on costs for useless and nonessential items

16 June 2016

closeup of money: gold dollar coins and notes

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RLC in the Medical Journal of Australia

Redfern Legal Centre's Health Justice Partnership with Sydney Local Health District in the Medical Journal of Australia.

16 June 2016

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Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence report finalised

RLC welcomes the finalisation of the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence report.

16 June 2016

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Positions available in our Domestic Violence Service

Redfern Legal Centre has three exciting positions available within its Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service.

12 May 2016

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Review of the small amount credit contracts and consumer lease laws

RLC routinely encounters vulnerable clients who have fallen victim to exploitative and misleading small amount credit contracts (SACCs) and ‘rent to buy’ consumer lease products.

7 April 2016

RLC in the media

RLC in the Media: Council to smash alcohol free zones

Sydney’s homeless population is set to benefit after the City of Sydney Council proposed scrapping over 60 alcohol-free areas across the city.

6 April 2016

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Elder abuse by family members on the increase

6 April 2016 Over the past five years Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SWDVCAS) has seen a steady increase in the number of elderly clients reporting abuse by their children.

6 April 2016

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RLC’s systemic responses to Private Training Colleges and VET FEE HELP complaints

RLC has assisted several vulnerable clients who have been compelled to sign up to inappropriate vocational training courses and VET FEE HELP loans.

29 March 2016

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Waverley Safer Pathway launch site: fourteen months and 3,200 referrals

16 December 2015 The Waverley Local Coordination Point has now been operating for fourteen months. Our service has received more than 3,200 referrals in the Waverley area from Police.

16 December 2015

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RLC on the Checkout

Taking out the trash: useless ‘junk policy’ insurance policies

RLC in the Medical Journal of Australia

Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence report finalised

Positions available in our Domestic Violence Service

Review of the small amount credit contracts and consumer lease laws

RLC in the Media: Council to smash alcohol free zones

Elder abuse by family members on the increase

RLC’s systemic responses to Private Training Colleges and VET FEE HELP complaints

Waverley Safer Pathway launch site: fourteen months and 3,200 referrals

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