Papers and submissions

RLC has a priority access policy for ATSI clients. In 2010, we provided legal services to some 3000 individuals from Redfern and surrounding areas, approximately 200 of whom identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

RLC manages the Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (Sydney WDVCAS), which provides legal advice and assistance to approximately 1,700 women per year.

RLC welcomed the inquiry by the Australian Law Reform Commission. In 2009-2010 the Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) assisted 1212 women.

This is a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission and NSW Law Reform Commission Family Violence Inquiry by the Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS).

Redfern Legal Centre has a long-standing and close engagement with various communities affected by child abuse in the Redfern and South Sydney area.

RLC is aware of prevailing attitudes, frustrations and beliefs in relation to DoCS among the local community.