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Legal Aid News – April / May 2024 17 May 2024

In the April/May edition of Legal Aid News, read about the surge in demand for legal help amid the ongoing domestic violence epidemic, and hear from our senior leaders about the support our lawyers provide to victim-survivors.
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Demand for DV legal aid grows amid epidemic 23 April 2024

Demand for help with domestic violence from Legal Aid NSW has surged, particularly for Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs), amid Australia’s domestic violence crisis.
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Legal Aid News - March 2024 02 April 2024

In the March edition of Legal Aid News, read about the success of our Respect at Work Legal Service (RAWLS), which has provided over 1150 advice and representation services to workers fighting back against discrimination and harassment since January 2023.
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Defence and Veterans Legal Service

Free, independent legal support to share your experiences with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
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Disaster Response Legal Service

Free legal help for people affected by storms, floods or bushfires.
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Your Story Disability Legal Support

Your Story works in partnership with communities to deliver free legal and counselling support to people with disability and supporters.
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