Community legal education

SCLC educates the community in legal issues through a variety of means including pamphlets & resource kits, articles in the media, free workshops and talks.

Workshops

Our solicitors can provide or facilitate workshops on most areas of law – for both community workers and general community members.

Please contact our Project & Policy Worker to discuss your legal education needs.

Examples of Recent Community Legal Education Projects:

“Mock Court” scenario at Bateman’s Bay Court involving an application for an Apprehended Violence Order.

A “Magistrate’s Forum” held in conjunction with Ulladulla Domestic Violence Committee. A discussion about domestic violence and the legal process with community members and the local Magistrate

Facilitated a workshop on Family Law for After-Hours Domestic Violence workers

A workshop for grandparents who have care of children under Children’s Court orders

Legal rights education sessions for high school students

Hosted a community legal education session on fine enforcement presented by the State Debt Recovery Office.

Divorce Information Sessions in conjunction with the Legal Aid Outreach, Nowra

“You and the Law” Column in the South Coast Register. Topics have included Unfair Dismissal, Divorce, Debt, Wills & Power of Attorney

An information brochure for youth advocates at police interviews.

Some of Our Current Projects:

Fact Sheet Kit on Care & Protection (Children) Issues

Resource Kit for Family Law Property Settlement

Production of a Youth Employment Diary for 2005

Workshops on Employment Issues for Early School Leavers