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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

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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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Payday loan and consumer lease industry shake up

16 December 2015 Payday loan and consumer lease (or ‘rent-to-buy’) companies are under scrutiny as the Federal Treasury conducts a consultation and review of current laws.

16 December 2015

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The role of informed legal practice in preventing domestic violence homicides

16 December 2015 In November 2014, Susan Smith, RLC’s Coordinator of Sydney WDVCAS, was appointed to the newly reformed Domestic Violence Death Review Team at the NSW Coroner’s Court.

16 December 2015

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Safer Pathway Training for Community Workers

Safer Pathway is changing the way we prevent domestic violence in NSW – don’t miss our first webinar on the reforms on November 12.

14 October 2015

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New Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme for NSW

The NSW Government has proposed a Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) which will enable people to find out whether their partner has a history of domestic violence offending.

27 September 2015

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Topics

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

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

Payday loan and consumer lease industry shake up

The role of informed legal practice in preventing domestic violence homicides

Safer Pathway Training for Community Workers

New Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme for NSW

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