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The following NACLC publications are available to download from this site. Please click the links below to download the publication.

Please note that the revised version of the Risk Management and CLC Practice Guide is available for CLCs only on the NACLC Members' Page.

NACLC Reconciliation Action Plan 2017-2019
NACLC Reconciliation Action Plan 2017-2019

This is NACLC’s second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). NACLC acknowledges and accepts the role it should and must play in working towards Reconciliation Australia’s and NACLC's own vision for reconciliation in Australia. NACLC has a particular role to play in protecting and promoting the human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and ensuring they are treated fairly and equitably before the law. NACLC is committed to ensuring this RAP, is a meaningful and living document that guides and informs NACLC's governance, processes and work.

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This is NACLC’s second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). NACLC acknowledges and accepts the role it should and must play in working towards Reconciliation Australia’s and NACLC's own vision for reconciliation in Australia. NACLC has a particular role to play in protecting and promoti[more]
Published
12-10-2017
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1.9mb
NACLC Service Delivery Guide 2017
NACLC Service Delivery Guide 2017

This Guide has been developed to assist CLCs to provide culturally safe and appropriate services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, as well as to assist CLCs to meet the Cultural Safety Standard in the National Accreditation Scheme (NAS).

This Guide is not intended to be an exhaustive resource and provides general information only. NACLC acknowledges that centre expertise and practices vary significantly, and the particular expertise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees across the sector. However, the Guide is intended to provide high-level nationally relevant information that may assist CLCs in considering how they deliver services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and work with local communities. A number of existing sector resources that CLCs should review are included in Appendix 3.

This Service Delivery Guide was developed as part of a NACLC project funded by the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department. One of the project initiatives was to model and encourage culturally safe policies and practices in CLCs to improve accessibility and appropriateness of frontline service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In developing this resource, NACLC has consulted a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and networks within the legal assistance sector, as well as conducted a review of existing good practice resources.This Guide also draws on experiences shared by CLCs across Australia.

This Guide is intended to be used as a resource by CLCs, which are non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. While some aspects of the Guide may be of interest to the many Family Violence Prevention Legal Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services that now come under the NACLC umbrella, NACLC recognises that community-controlled organisations have particular expertise and connection with community, but encourages FVPLS and ATSILS to use this Guide where it is useful.

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This Guide has been developed to assist CLCs to provide culturally safe and appropriate services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, as well as to assist CLCs to meet the Cultural Safety Standard in the National Accreditation Scheme (NAS). This Guide is not intended to be an exhaust[more]
Published
08-10-2017
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2.4mb
NACLC Employment Guide 2017
NACLC Employment Guide 2017

NACLC has developed this Guide to assist NACLC and CLCs to improve the attraction, recruitment, support and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in the sector.

This Guide is not intended to be an exhaustive resource and provides general information only. NACLC acknowledges that centre expertise and practices vary significantly, however the Guide is intended to provide high-level nationally relevant information that may assist CLCs in considering how they approach the attraction, recruitment, support and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. It aims to encourage positive action in centres and to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to excel in valued careers in the legal assistance sector.

This Guide was developed as part of a NACLC project funded by the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department aimed at promoting, enhancing and supporting better communication and collaboration within the legal assistance sector for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. One of the project initiatives was to encourage CLCs to improve attraction, recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers, volunteers, and Board/Management Committee members by assisting CLCs to create culturally secure and welcoming work environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

In developing this resource, NACLC has consulted a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and networks within the legal assistance sector, as well as conducted a review of existing good practice resources. This Guide also draws on experiences shared by CLCs across Australia.

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NACLC has developed this Guide to assist NACLC and CLCs to improve the attraction, recruitment, support and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in the sector. This Guide is not intended to be an exhaustive resource and provides general information only. NACLC acknowledges[more]
Published
04-10-2017
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2.8mb
NACLC National Census of Community Legal Centres 2016 Infographic
NACLC National Census of Community Legal Centres 2016 Infographic
A pictorial summary of information from the The National Census of Community Legal Centres 2016 National Report.
A pictorial summary of information from the The National Census of Community Legal Centres 2016 National Report.
Published
10-08-2017
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NACLC National Census of Community Legal Centres 2016 Report
NACLC National Census of Community Legal Centres 2016 Report
The NACLC National Census of Community Legal Centres 2016 is the only national survey of the Community Legal Centre (CLC) sector. The Census is an important tool to collect information about the clients, services, work and priorities of CLCs. The Census is also conducted to inform NACLC’s sector sustainability, policy advocacy and law reform work, state and territory associations’ policy work and sector development activities.
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The NACLC National Census of Community Legal Centres 2016 is the only national survey of the Community Legal Centre (CLC) sector. The Census is an important tool to collect information about the clients, services, work and priorities of CLCs. The Census is also conducted to inform NACLC’s sect[more]
Published
10-08-2017
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3.2mb
NACLC National Census of CLCs 2015 Infographic
NACLC National Census of CLCs 2015 Infographic

A pictorial summary of information from the The National Census of Community Legal Centres 2015 National Report.

A pictorial summary of information from the The National Census of Community Legal Centres 2015 National Report.

Published
10-08-2016
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98kb
NACLC National Census of CLCs 2015 Report
NACLC National Census of CLCs 2015 Report

Census 2015 marks the third year since the National Association of Community Legal Centres (‘NACLC’) commenced running an annual, national survey of the community legal centre (‘CLC’) sector. The Census is conducted to inform NACLC’s sector sustainability and policy advocacy and law reform work, and state and territory associations’ policy work and sector development activities.

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Census 2015 marks the third year since the National Association of Community Legal Centres (‘NACLC’) commenced running an annual, national survey of the community legal centre (‘CLC’) sector. The Census is conducted to inform NACLC’s sector sustainability and policy adv[more]
Published
09-08-2016
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2.3mb
Oral statement to the UN Human Rights Council on Australia's Universal Periodic Review

NACLC's oral statement to the Human Rights Council 31st Session on the Australian Government Response to Universal Periodic Review on 17 March 2016

NACLC's oral statement to the Human Rights Council 31st Session on the Australian Government Response to Universal Periodic Review on 17 March 2016

Published
07-04-2016
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Working Smarter: CLCs using innovation and technology
Working Smarter: CLCs using innovation and technology

This brochure highlights some of the ways the CLCs deliver services to their clients and local communities using technology. Some examples are: providing legal information through mobile and web based applications (apps), radio programs, and social media. CLCs are also using technology to provide training to staff and volunteers via customised online e-learning platforms and webinars. There are also examples of how technology has facilitated CLCs working collaboratively with other legal assistance services and the private legal sector to provide services for clients.

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This brochure highlights some of the ways the CLCs deliver services to their clients and local communities using technology. Some examples are: providing legal information through mobile and web based applications (apps), radio programs, and social media. CLCs are also using technology to provide[more]
Published
19-08-2015
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noteBook June 2015
noteBook June 2015

noteBook is NACLC's hardcopy newsletter sent to all CLCs, once or twice a year. noteBook keeps CLCs informed about what has been happening in the Community Legal sector and within NACLC.

noteBook is NACLC's hardcopy newsletter sent to all CLCs, once or twice a year. noteBook keeps CLCs informed about what has been happening in the Community Legal sector and within NACLC.

Published
04-08-2015
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1.8mb
knowmore report 2014/15
knowmore report 2014/15

knowmore was established by, and is a separate program of, NACLC. It was set up as an independent service giving free legal advice to people who are considering telling their story or providing information to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

This is knowmore's report, detailing their operations for 2014/15.

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knowmore was established by, and is a separate program of, NACLC. It was set up as an independent service giving free legal advice to people who are considering telling their story or providing information to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. This is knowmor[more]
Published
01-07-2015
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1.7mb
NACLC National Census of CLCs 2014
NACLC National Census of CLCs 2014

The National Census of Community Legal Centres 2014 National Report contains data on staffing, volunteer and pro bono contributions, use of technology, partnerships, policy advocacy and law reform work, and engagement with key client groups, among other important topics.

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The National Census of Community Legal Centres 2014 National Report contains data on staffing, volunteer and pro bono contributions, use of technology, partnerships, policy advocacy and law reform work, and engagement with key client groups, among other important topics. [more]
Published
30-04-2015
PDF
2.0mb
NACLC National Census of CLCs 2014 Infographic
NACLC National Census of CLCs 2014 Infographic

A pictorial summary of information from the The National Census of Community Legal Centres 2014 National Report.

A pictorial summary of information from the The National Census of Community Legal Centres 2014 National Report.

Published
21-04-2015
PDF
155kb
Real Law Real People
Real Law Real People

This publication tells the stories of five lawyers and how they came to be working in regional, rural and remote areas of New South Wales.

This publication tells the stories of five lawyers and how they came to be working in regional, rural and remote areas of New South Wales.

Published
20-04-2015
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2.6mb
Report on the Review of the National Accreditation Scheme
Report on the Review of the National Accreditation Scheme

This report is from an independent review commissioned by NACLC to assess the processes and outcomes of the National Accreditation Scheme (NAS), to inform decisions about the future operation of the NAS and to identify any areas for future improvements. The report presents the review’s findings and presents recommendations for the future development of the NAS.

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This report is from an independent review commissioned by NACLC to assess the processes and outcomes of the National Accreditation Scheme (NAS), to inform decisions about the future operation of the NAS and to identify any areas for future improvements. The report presents the review’s find[more]
Published
27-11-2014
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2.5mb
Joint NGO Report on Australia's Compliance Under the Convention Against Torture
Joint NGO Report on Australia's Compliance Under the Convention Against Torture

NACLC contributed to the writing of and endorsed this Joint NGO Report on Australia's Compliance Under the Convention Against Torture. The Report is intended to inform the United Nations Committee Against Torture's 5th review of Australia during its 53rd session in November 2014. 

NACLC contributed to the writing of and endorsed this Joint NGO Report on Australia's Compliance Under the Convention Against Torture. The Report is intended to inform the United Nations Committee Against Torture's 5th review of Australia during its 53rd session in November 2014. 

Published
17-10-2014
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2.0mb
The Work and Clients of CLSP CLCs 2013/14
The Work and Clients of CLSP CLCs 2013/14

This document includes analysed Community Legal Service Information System (CLSIS) data from the 2013/14 financial year. It includes information on; client demographics, the number of advices for legal and non-legal matters, casework, instances of information and referral and the number of completed community legal education and law reform and legal policy projects.

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This document includes analysed Community Legal Service Information System (CLSIS) data from the 2013/14 financial year. It includes information on; client demographics, the number of advices for legal and non-legal matters, casework, instances of information and referral and the number of comple[more]
Published
30-09-2014

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Working Collaboratively - CLCs and Pro Bono Partnerships (2014)
Working Collaboratively - CLCs and Pro Bono Partnerships (2014)

This is an updated version of the 2012 document which now includes statistics from the NACLC National Census of CLCs 2013. This document looks at the increased capacity, both legal and non-legal, pro bono partnerships bring to CLCs - both generalist and specialist Centres (including Public Interest Law Clearing Houses - PILCHs); and the mutual benefits derived from these partnerships.

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This is an updated version of the 2012 document which now includes statistics from the NACLC National Census of CLCs 2013. This document looks at the increased capacity, both legal and non-legal, pro bono partnerships bring to CLCs - both generalist and specialist Centres (including Public Intere[more]
Published
19-08-2014
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2.6mb
Working Collaboratively - CLCs and Volunteers (2014)
Working Collaboratively - CLCs and Volunteers (2014)

This is an updated version of the 2012 document which now includes statistics from the NACLC National Census of CLCs 2013. It looks at the contributions volunteers provide to CLCs, the benefits volunteers receive from giving up their time, as well as celebrating and recognising some of the long-term volunteers in the sector.

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This is an updated version of the 2012 document which now includes statistics from the NACLC National Census of CLCs 2013. It looks at the contributions volunteers provide to CLCs, the benefits volunteers receive from giving up their time, as well as celebrating and recognising some of the long-t[more]
Published
19-08-2014
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2.8mb
Environment Matters
Environment Matters

This brochure highlights some of the Australians that EDOs have worked with, from rural landholders wanting to understand the laws affecting their land and livelihoods, to residents seeking accountability over toxic smoke from a mine fire. The brochure has examples of the many ways that EDOs helped these individuals and communities to have their voices heard, to actively participate in neighbourhood issues, and to contribute to decision-making processes.

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This brochure highlights some of the Australians that EDOs have worked with, from rural landholders wanting to understand the laws affecting their land and livelihoods, to residents seeking accountability over toxic smoke from a mine fire. The brochure has examples of the many ways that EDOs help[more]
Published
30-06-2014
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1.5mb
Australians are Missing Out on Legal Help

This resource explains what Community Legal Centres (CLCs) do, the benefits of CLCs, unmet legal needs and funding for the Legal Assistance Services Sector. 

This resource explains what Community Legal Centres (CLCs) do, the benefits of CLCs, unmet legal needs and funding for the Legal Assistance Services Sector. 

Published
13-06-2014
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189kb
Joint NGO Report on Australia's Human Rights Record
Joint NGO Report on Australia's Human Rights Record

This is an update on Australia’s progress towards achieving the recommendations made by the UN Human Rights Council in our last Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report has been prepared with support from 64 NGOs across Australia.

Australia will appear before the international community for its next review at the 23rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in 2015. Over 50 of the 145 recommendations made by the UN Human Rights Council have not yet been implemented. 

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This is an update on Australia’s progress towards achieving the recommendations made by the UN Human Rights Council in our last Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report has been prepared with support from 64 NGOs across Australia. Australia will appear before the international commun[more]
Published
06-06-2014
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9.9mb
NACLC National Census of CLCs 2013
NACLC National Census of CLCs 2013

What are the experiences, activities and priorities of the CLC sector? This national report contains and analyses the data and feedback provided by CLCs in the first, annual national Census of CLCs. In total, 154 CLCs completed the Census, resulting in an 82.8% response rate.

What are the experiences, activities and priorities of the CLC sector? This national report contains and analyses the data and feedback provided by CLCs in the first, annual national Census of CLCs. In total, 154 CLCs completed the Census, resulting in an 82.8% response rate.

Published
01-04-2014
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NACLC National Census of CLCs 2013 Executive Summary

For a summary of key findings from the first, annual National Census, please refer to this Executive Summary.

For a summary of key findings from the first, annual National Census, please refer to this Executive Summary.

Published
01-04-2014
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The work and clients of CLSP CLCs in numbers

This document includes analysed Community Legal Service Information System (CLSIS) data from the 2012/13 financial year, including client demographics and the number of new advices, casework, and instances of information and referral, as well as the number of completed community legal education and law reform and legal policy projects completed.

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This document includes analysed Community Legal Service Information System (CLSIS) data from the 2012/13 financial year, including client demographics and the number of new advices, casework, and instances of information and referral, as well as the number of completed community legal education a[more]
Published
01-04-2014
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Guardianship and Human Rights (WA edition)
Guardianship and Human Rights (WA edition)

The plain language resource for guardians in Western Australia provides a handy checklist for guardians on protecting, promoting and respecting the human rights of people under guardianship.

The plain language resource for guardians in Western Australia provides a handy checklist for guardians on protecting, promoting and respecting the human rights of people under guardianship.

Published
17-02-2014
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1.3mb
A Guide to Creating a Reconciliation Action Plan for your Community Legal Centre
A Guide to Creating a Reconciliation Action Plan for your Community Legal Centre

A Reconcilation Action Plan (RAP) outlines practical actions that organisations can take to build strong relationships and enhanced respect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations and communities.

This is a guide to assist your CLC in developing your own RAP.

A Reconcilation Action Plan (RAP) outlines practical actions that organisations can take to build strong relationships and enhanced respect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations and communities.

This is a guide to assist your CLC in developing your own RAP.

Published
23-01-2014
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324kb
Yarnin' Up (National edition)
Yarnin' Up (National edition)

This is the National version of Yarnin' Up which celebrates the work of Aboriginal access workers in the Community Legal Centres and Family Violence Prevention Legal Services sectors across Australia. Case studies and photos show the great diversity of work; from mentoring men to stay out of prison in Queensland to building confidence and financial independence in Fitzroy Crossing in WA, as well as other great examples.

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This is the National version of Yarnin' Up which celebrates the work of Aboriginal access workers in the Community Legal Centres and Family Violence Prevention Legal Services sectors across Australia. Case studies and photos show the great diversity of work; from mentoring men to stay out of pri[more]
Published
13-10-2013
PDF
3.3mb
Yarnin' Up (NSW edition)
Yarnin' Up (NSW edition)

This publication celebrates the work of Aboriginal access workers in the CLC sector in New South Wales. Case studies and photos show the great diversity of work from camps for Elder Aboriginal women to engaging young people over cyberbullying. 

This publication celebrates the work of Aboriginal access workers in the CLC sector in New South Wales. Case studies and photos show the great diversity of work from camps for Elder Aboriginal women to engaging young people over cyberbullying. 

Published
28-05-2013
PDF
2.4mb
Guardianship and Human Rights (QLD Edition)
Guardianship and Human Rights (QLD Edition)

The plain language resource for guardians in Queensland provides a handy checklist for guardians on protecting, promoting and respecting the human rights of people under guardianship. Other states and territories may like to adapt this information for their own use.

The plain language resource for guardians in Queensland provides a handy checklist for guardians on protecting, promoting and respecting the human rights of people under guardianship. Other states and territories may like to adapt this information for their own use.

Published
06-05-2013
PDF
12.3mb
Working Collaboratively: CLCs and Pro Bono Partnerships
Working Collaboratively: CLCs and Pro Bono Partnerships

This document looks at the increased capacity, both legal and non-legal, pro bono partnerships bring to CLCs; the mutual benefits derived from these partnerships, as well as the investment CLCs make in training and supervising lawyers working on a pro bono basis.
 

This document looks at the increased capacity, both legal and non-legal, pro bono partnerships bring to CLCs; the mutual benefits derived from these partnerships, as well as the investment CLCs make in training and supervising lawyers working on a pro bono basis.
 

Published
29-10-2012
PDF
1.4mb
Guardianship and Human Rights (NSW edition)
Guardianship and Human Rights (NSW edition)

This is an illustrated, plain language resource for guardians in New South Wales. The publication provides a handy checklist for guardians on protecting, promoting and respecting the human rights of people under guardianship. Other states and territories may like to adapt this information for their own use.

This is an illustrated, plain language resource for guardians in New South Wales. The publication provides a handy checklist for guardians on protecting, promoting and respecting the human rights of people under guardianship. Other states and territories may like to adapt this information for their own use.

Published
11-10-2012
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2.3mb
Cultural Security
Cultural Security

This brochure defines the different terms of; culturally secure services, cultural awareness, cultural security and cultural competence. It also defines the four principles of cultural security; collaborate, evaluate, learn and incorporate.

This brochure defines the different terms of; culturally secure services, cultural awareness, cultural security and cultural competence. It also defines the four principles of cultural security; collaborate, evaluate, learn and incorporate.

Published
04-09-2012
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Working Collaboratively: Community  Legal Centres and Volunteers
Working Collaboratively: Community Legal Centres and Volunteers

In June 2012 NACLC conducted a survey of CLCs, 106 CLCs responded. This document looks at the contributions volunteers provide to CLCs, the benefits volunteers receive from giving up their time, as well as the investment CLCs make in training effective and confident volunteers.

In June 2012 NACLC conducted a survey of CLCs, 106 CLCs responded. This document looks at the contributions volunteers provide to CLCs, the benefits volunteers receive from giving up their time, as well as the investment CLCs make in training effective and confident volunteers.

Published
23-08-2012
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Amended Mercer Remuneration Benchmarking report
Amended Mercer Remuneration Benchmarking report

NACLC engaged Mercer Human Resource Consulting to undertake a review of a selection of their positions. This report (available to download below) contains the key findings and recommendations arising from this detailed review. 

In July 2012 amendments were made to incorporate more reliable data and accurate labelling, with reference to data from the Australia Public Sector (APS) salary survey. As a result, some data and resulting ratios were amended and the recommendations were adjusted. Minor adjustments were also made to Attorney-General’s Department salary tables and associated commentary.

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NACLC engaged Mercer Human Resource Consulting to undertake a review of a selection of their positions. This report (available to download below) contains the key findings and recommendations arising from this detailed review.  In July 2012 amendments were made to incorporate more reliable da[more]
Published
19-07-2012

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Indigenous Employment Strategy
Indigenous Employment Strategy

The Strategy’s aims are to improve the recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, to create the right work environment, and to ensure the support and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in CLCs. It is being provided to all CLCs for their consideration as to whether they wish to adopt it, in part or whole, at their Centre.

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The Strategy’s aims are to improve the recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, to create the right work environment, and to ensure the support and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in CLCs. It is being provided to all CLCs for their considerati[more]
Published
01-09-2009
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Social Inclusion flyer and discussion paper
Social Inclusion flyer and discussion paper

NACLC has recently been working on two publications concerning the Australian Government’s Social Inclusion policy agenda and how it relates to the work of CLCs and how CLCs’ work fits in with the Government’s Social Inclusion Principles.

The Social Inclusion flyer contains information about the work of CLCs matched against the Social Inclusion Principles. It is a marketing brochure for your centre and the sector and also explains how the Government interprets each Principle.

The Social Inclusion discussion paper contains many interesting and important examples of CLCs’ work preventing social exclusion and of service development and delivery performed in socially inclusive ways – as well as an interesting discussion!

Download the Social Inclusion Flyer here

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NACLC has recently been working on two publications concerning the Australian Government’s Social Inclusion policy agenda and how it relates to the work of CLCs and how CLCs’ work fits in with the Government’s Social Inclusion Principles. The Social Inclusion flyer contains [more]
Published
01-09-2009
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Performance Monitoring Framework for CLCs
Performance Monitoring Framework for CLCs

NACLC received funding from the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department (AGD) to retain a consultant to report on measuring outcomes for CLCs.  The Final Report, written by ARTD Consultants, can be downloaded below, for anyone who is interested.  NACLC hopes you may find it of some interest and use for evaluating/reporting/planning purposes.

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NACLC received funding from the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department (AGD) to retain a consultant to report on measuring outcomes for CLCs.  The Final Report, written by ARTD Consultants, can be downloaded below, for anyone who is interested.  NACLC hopes you may find it of some interes[more]
Published
01-10-2008
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Why community legal centres are good value
Why community legal centres are good value

Community Legal Centres (CLCs) have been a vital component of the provision of legal services in Australia for more than 30 years.  There are more than 200 CLCs throughout the country – in metropolitan, suburban, regional, rural and remote areas.  This booklet emphasises the value of CLCs including the early intervention and preventative work that they do, the volunteer and pro bono contributions they leverage, and the value for dollar provided by the way CLCs operate. It also outlines the work CLCs undertake in the important priority areas of social inclusion, homelessness and Closing the Gap.

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Community Legal Centres (CLCs) have been a vital component of the provision of legal services in Australia for more than 30 years.  There are more than 200 CLCs throughout the country – in metropolitan, suburban, regional, rural and remote areas.  This booklet emphasises the value of CLCs i[more]
Published
01-09-2008
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National Management Committee Guide for Community Legal Centres
National Management Committee Guide for Community Legal Centres

Within over 200 community legal centres (CLCs) around Australia there are many hard working and committed people performing a range of important paid and unpaid roles. One very important volunteer role is that of the centre’s Management Committee or Board member.

Within over 200 community legal centres (CLCs) around Australia there are many hard working and committed people performing a range of important paid and unpaid roles. One very important volunteer role is that of the centre’s Management Committee or Board member.

Published
01-08-2008
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Economic Value of CLCs
Economic Value of CLCs

Report and a summary addressing the economic value and social benefits of community legal centres.  These documents are supplements to the funding submission submitted in January 2008 (see below).

Download Economic Values of CLCs Report here.

Report prepared in 2006 by the Institute of Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology, Sydney for the Combined Community Legal Centres Group NSW and NACLC. 

Download short summary of the Economic Values of CLCs Report here. 

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Report and a summary addressing the economic value and social benefits of community legal centres.  These documents are supplements to the funding submission submitted in January 2008 (see below). Download Economic Values of CLCs Report here. Report prepared in 2006 by the Institute of S[more]
Published
01-02-2008

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2006 Mercer Remuneration Benchmarking Report
2006 Mercer Remuneration Benchmarking Report

NACLC engaged Mercer Human Resource Consulting to undertake a review of a selection of their positions. This report (available to download below) contains the key findings and recommendations arising from this detailed review. 

In summary, the key findings were that the Community Legal Centre’s (CLC) current recommended remuneration levels are less than competitive with the markets referenced within this report, the current average competitiveness of CLC remuneration in each of the chosen markets is:  compared to APS Salary Scales, at 70% of the market; compared to Commonwealth Attorney General’s department salary scales, at 69% of the market; compared to NSW Crown Employees Salary scales, at 62% of the market, and compared to NSW Crown Employees Legal Officer Award, at 71% of the market.

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NACLC engaged Mercer Human Resource Consulting to undertake a review of a selection of their positions. This report (available to download below) contains the key findings and recommendations arising from this detailed review.  In summary, the key findings were that the Community Legal Centre[more]
Published
19-07-2006
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National Financial Management Guide for Community Legal Centres
National Financial Management Guide for Community Legal Centres
Published
01-07-2006
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NACLC Storybook 2005
NACLC Storybook 2005

Community Legal Centres  (CLCs) are independent, community organisations providing equitable and accessible legal services.  They are of their communities and responsive to their communities. “Communities” may be geographic communities as for generalist CLCs or communities of interest as for specialist CLCs that may target a group (e.g. children) or a particular area of law.

CLCs are able to offer appropriate, effective and creative solutions based on their experience within their community. It is this community relationship that distinguishes community legal centres from other legal services. It is this community relationship that makes community legal centres essential and vital organisations.

While providing legal services to individuals, CLCs also work beyond the individual. Community legal centres initiate community development, community legal education and law reform projects that are preventative in outcome and that strengthen the community.

The clients of community legal centres are those who are facing injustice, whose legal problem is not profitable, and whose life circumstances are affected by their legal problem.

Community legal centres harness the energy and expertise of thousands of volunteers across the country. Centres are committed to collaboration with government, legal aid, the private legal profession and community partners to ensure the best outcomes for their clients and the system of justice in Australia.
Community legal centres are about Justice and not simply the Law.

Here are our stories.

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Community Legal Centres  (CLCs) are independent, community organisations providing equitable and accessible legal services.  They are of their communities and responsive to their communities. “Communities” may be geographic communities as for generalist CLCs or communities of interest[more]
Published
01-06-2005
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NACLC acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands across Australia and particularly acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, traditional owners of the land on which the NACLC office is situated. We pay deep respect to Elders past and present.

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