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1. ABC Radio legal topics program
CLC/Agency: Geraldton Community Legal Centre
Contact Person: Lori Hart
Jurisdiction: WA

Go on ABC Radio once per month and discuss legal topics that are timely and aimed at the general community

PDF 2. Am I Old Enough Quiz
CLC/Agency: Eastern Community Legal Centre
Contact Person: Amy Johnstone
Jurisdiction: VIC Commonwealth

Based on the Victoria Legal Aid/Youthlaw booklet Am I Old Enough?, this quiz is a good icebreaker to convey the range of ways the law impacts young people's lives. In most cases it has been conducted as a 'call out' activity in a big group, with chocolates given for correct answers and discussion in between. It could also be run as a 'game show' or produced as a handout.

3. Anti-Terrorism Laws
CLC/Agency: Western Suburbs Legal Service
Contact Person: Gill Davy
Jurisdiction: VIC Commonwealth

Anti-Terrorism Laws: A Guide for Community Lawyers (2008) was produced on behalf of the Anti-Terrorism Laws Working Group of the Federation of Community Legal Centres (Vic) Inc.

It provides information for lawyers on federal and state laws enacted since 11 September 2001 to deal with ‘terrorist’ activity.

The guide includes definitions of a terrorist act and a terrorist organisation and outlines the range of terrorist offences and other preventative measures introduced into the Criminal Code.

It also discusses the counter-terrorism roles and powers of ASIO and the Australian Federal Police, as well as special police powers.

A PDF version of this publication is available for download from Wester...

4. Anti-Terrorism Laws: A Guide for Affected Communities
CLC/Agency: Western Suburbs Legal Service
Contact Person: Gillian Davy
Jurisdiction: Commonwealth

The project developed a community legal education kit for Australian communities affected by the anti-terror laws.

The kit focuses on aspects of the laws relevant to the everyday activities of domestic communities. In particular, it is intended to build the community members' knowledge of their legal rights and responsibilities in relation to ASIO and the Australian Federal Police.

The kit uses a train-the-trainer model, allowing for the delivery of legal education by recognised and trusted community leaders.

5. Australian laws
CLC/Agency: South East Community Legal Service
Contact Person: Sandy Clark
Jurisdiction: SA Commonwealth

Talk for Karen people who are clients of the MRC about various aspects of Australian law.

6. Being a Support Person for a Young Person
CLC/Agency: Marrickville Legal Centre
Contact Person: Emily Muir
Jurisdiction: NSW

This workshop is for youth workers and covers being a 'Support Person' for a young person at the police station, including the role of a Support Person sitting in on a police interview, as well as supporting a young person at court.

7. Between a rock and a hard place
CLC/Agency: Fitzroy Legal Service
Contact Person: Fabiola Superina
Jurisdiction: VIC

Between a Rock and a Hard Place assists community workers to get the most out of the legal system for their clients.

The publication covers many common legal areas that community workers encounter when managing their clients issues. There is a comprehensive and easy to understand manual and it is available online as a PDF.

8. Castaway Campaign
CLC/Agency: Youth Advocacy Centre
Contact Person: Chelsea Leach
Jurisdiction: QLD

In Queensland, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child is breached every day as 17 year olds are charged and imprisoned as adults.

The Castaway campaign highlights that young people have the responsibilities of adults without the rights of adults, so they are legal castaways.

The project will facilitate 100 young people to write 100 individual messages to be placed in a bottle and sent to 100 community leaders as a "message in a bottle." The campaign will also be supported by social media.

9. Civil Rights
CLC/Agency: Macarthur Legal Centre
Contact Person: Prue Gregory
Jurisdiction: NSW Commonwealth

The Centre presented sessions on Facebook, the internet and debt to troubled teenagers suspended from school.

PDF 10. Community Car Connections
CLC/Agency: Peninsula Community Legal Centre
Contact Person: Andrea Staunton
Jurisdiction: VIC

In partnership with 10 organisations, Peninsula CLC has helped develop this project for new arrivals in Frankston. Based on principles of community development, the project comprises an 11 week education program (with interpreters) to help new arrivals understand road laws and form links with local agencies.

11. Community Guides Training: Introduction to Australian Law
CLC/Agency: Footscray Community Legal Centre
Contact Person: Laura Berta
Jurisdiction: VIC Commonwealth

Footscray CLC has provided training for AMES Community Guides, covering a basic introduction to Australian Law including family violence, divorce, child protection, driving, consumer contracts and police powers.

The training is aimed at equipping non-legal workers to recognise and deal with legal issues, including what information to give clients and where to refer them for legal advice.

AMES is Victoria's principal provider of Humanitarian Settlement Services. AMES Community Guides are bi-lingual workers who assist newly arrived refugees to settle in Australia.

12. Community Legal Education for African Youth Leadership Project
CLC/Agency: Footscray Community Legal Centre
Contact Person: Laura Berta
Jurisdiction: VIC Commonwealth

Footscray CLC has provided a number of workshops for the Youth2Youth Project, which is run by the Ecumenical Migration Centre at the Brotherhood of St Laurence.

The workshops aim to skill youth leaders in recognising and dealing with legal issues in relation to contracts, credit/loans, public transport, police powers and discrimination.

13. Cop This!
CLC/Agency: Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission
Contact Person: Melanie Robinson
Jurisdiction: NT

When dealing with police it is important to know your rights. This package of resources includes a booklet, DVD and learning sequence which fits in with the NT Curriculum Framework for schools

MS PowerPoint 14. Cyber Bullying
CLC/Agency: Macarthur Legal Centre
Contact Person: Prue Gregory
Jurisdiction: NSW Commonwealth

The Centre presented 10 age-specific talks on cyber-bullying, bullying and violence  at a local high school to years 7, 8 and 9 students.

15. Dare to be Sensible
CLC/Agency: Marrickville Legal Centre
Contact Person: Emily Muir
Jurisdiction: NSW

This workshop is for young people and looks at how the law can impact on the life of a young person, including:

  • Police powers
  • search powers
  • powers to request identification
  • The law relating to drugs and alcohol
  • Minor criminal matters - such as shoplifting
  • Fines
  • Cybercrime - bullying, harassment, illegal downloading

The workshop involves a discussion of where young people can go to get legal information and advice.

16. Driving and Mental Health
CLC/Agency: Mental Health Legal Centre
Contact Person: Fiona Seymour
Jurisdiction: VIC

There is a set of national standards "Assessing Fitness To Drive". A Doctor or Psychiatrist will complete a medical report assessing your fitness to drive in regard to your condition. You have the right to seek a second opinion if you disagree with the first medical report. If you are not happy with the Vic Roads' decision, you have 28 days to ask Vic Roads to review it.

Source: Mental Health Legal Centre

17. Driving in Western Australia booklet
CLC/Agency: Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
Contact Person: Scott Johnson
Jurisdiction: WA

44 page booklet about driving in WA. Getting your licence and common driving problems designed for CALD and indigenous clients.

18. Driving in Western Australia video
CLC/Agency: Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
Contact Person: Scott Johnson
Jurisdiction: WA

A video produced about getting your licence in WA and numerous common problems associated with driving laws. Target clientele is CALD and Indigenous.

19. Driving in Western Australia workshops
CLC/Agency: Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
Contact Person: Scott Johnson
Jurisdiction: WA

Community Legal Education workshops delivered to the CALD community: Community groups, TAFEs and other organisations. Also produced a booklet and a video is due to be launched later in 2011 for Indigenous and CALD audiences.

20. Education Portal
CLC/Agency: Fitzroy Legal Service
Contact Person: Fabiola Superina
Jurisdiction: VIC

Education Portal is a companion website to the Law Handbook Online.

The site is tailored to the needs of secondary and TAFE students and teachers and introduces students to the law, law reform and community activism.

The site has four case studies examining legal change. Each case study consists of a role play, notes and lesson plans.

The Education Portal also has a directory to the educational activities offered by community legal centres and government agencies.

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