At the Heart of Legal Aid

What is OPALS? - Mandarin Translated

在这一集中，堪培拉多元文化社区论坛主席Chin Wong女士和OPALS律师Er-kai Wang将会作为特邀嘉宾参与讨论ACT中的老年人法以及来及文化社区的老年人所可能面临的一些挑战。 Ispeakwaves的“Claim Piano Jazz Loop”音乐许可证是通过CC BY 3.0所获得的许可。如需查看此许可证，请登录 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse]

What is OPALS?

On this episode special Guest Ms Chin Wong, the President of the Canberra Multicultural Community Forum and OPALS Solicitor Er-kai Wang discuss Elder Law in the ACT and some of the challenges that older people from cultural communities might face. Music License "Calm Piano Jazz Loop" by ispeakwaves is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F3.0%2F%3Fref%3Dopenverse&data=05%7C01%7CEmily.Muir%40legalaidact.org.au%7C353f5bb95d334f6403bf08daacb0a2d1%7Ccbc0d3e08438409ba36e6f6ce14151c9%7C0%7C0%7C638012171888903629%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4q2eK6LO9SsduNEB0WF640qiWEgmARxfKjJrnX9BU5Y%3D&reserved=0].

What is the Royal Commission into Defence and veteran suicide?

In this episode we speak to the DAVLS Lawyers and the Royal Commissions report on Defence and Veteran Suicide.  DAVLS is a free national service that provides independent information and legal advice to support Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans, as well as their families, carers and supporters, to safely share their experiences with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. They are independent and separate from the Royal Commission, the Department of Defence, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. They can help clients understand their legal rights and options for sharing their experiences with the Royal Commission and connect their clients with other supports. Music License "Calm Piano Jazz Loop" by ispeakwaves is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F3.0%2F%3Fref%3Dopenverse&data=05%7C01%7CEmily.Muir%40legalaidact.org.au%7C353f5bb95d334f6403bf08daacb0a2d1%7Ccbc0d3e08438409ba36e6f6ce14151c9%7C0%7C0%7C638012171888903629%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4q2eK6LO9SsduNEB0WF640qiWEgmARxfKjJrnX9BU5Y%3D&reserved=0].

What do lawyers do?

In this episode we sit down with Jenny Francis, special counsel at Legal Aid ACT and discuss the civil areas of practice at Legal Aid. Jenny touches on interesting aspects of tenancy and NDIS related matters. We discuss some of the other aspects of legal work as well such as advice, research, education, and reform. This episode gives young people an idea of what lawyers do and what legal work involves.  Music License "Calm Piano Jazz Loop" by ispeakwaves is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F3.0%2F%3Fref%3Dopenverse&data=05%7C01%7CEmily.Muir%40legalaidact.org.au%7C353f5bb95d334f6403bf08daacb0a2d1%7Ccbc0d3e08438409ba36e6f6ce14151c9%7C0%7C0%7C638012171888903629%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4q2eK6LO9SsduNEB0WF640qiWEgmARxfKjJrnX9BU5Y%3D&reserved=0].

How do non-legal supports assist legal services?

This episode introduces an important community partner. we discuss the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre with CEO Christina Stanford. The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre is available to assist as a crisis centre and can help with evidence and counselling.  Music License "Calm Piano Jazz Loop" by ispeakwaves is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F3.0%2F%3Fref%3Dopenverse&data=05%7C01%7CEmily.Muir%40legalaidact.org.au%7C353f5bb95d334f6403bf08daacb0a2d1%7Ccbc0d3e08438409ba36e6f6ce14151c9%7C0%7C0%7C638012171888903629%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4q2eK6LO9SsduNEB0WF640qiWEgmARxfKjJrnX9BU5Y%3D&reserved=0].