Do you know what your legal rights are?
What about your legal responsibilities?
Do you know what services are available to assist you in legal matters?
Most people would have answered “no’’ so they would be interested to know that a series of free information sessions called “Let’s talk legal’’ are just what they need.
Campbelltown City Council has joined forces with Macarthur Legal Centre to present the series throughout 2016.
Presented by professionals from Macarthur Legal Centre, the “Let’s talk legal’’ series will provide information on a variety of topics including family law, young people and the law and workplace rights.
The information sessions will be held at Campbelltown City library branches, beginning with elder law issues on Tuesday, April 5 from 2pm to 3.30pm, at the HJ Daley Library, as part of the NSW Seniors Festival. Topics covered in this session will include wills, financial management and guardianship.
Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr Paul Hawker, said council was pleased to host the series to help residents access information and advocacy.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“Most of us will need legal help at some time in our lives. The law can be complicated so it’s important to be informed and know when to seek professional advice,” Cr Hawker said.[/social_quote]
“These sessions aim to provide general legal information, helping residents to understand their rights and responsibilities.
“We hope that the sessions will raise community awareness of the services that are available and de-mystify some of the more common legal processes,” Cr Hawker said.
Information sessions will also be held during Youth Week, Law Week, Homelessness Prevention Week, Safe Work Australia Month, National Child Protection Week, Mental Health Week, Week Without Violence and National Carers Week.
While “Let’s talk legal’’ information sessions are free, bookings are essential.
SNAPSHOT – Let’s Talk Legal
• Seniors Week – Elder law issues: wills, financial management and guardianship: Tuesday 5 April, 2pm to 3.30pm HJ Daley Library;
• Youth Week – Young people and the law: employment/unemployment and driving: Wednesday 13 April, 2pm to 3.30pm HJ Daley Library
• National Families Week – Family law: parenting after separation, divorce – a step by step guide: Wednesday 18 May, 6pm to 8pm HJ Daley Library
• Law Week NSW – How to get legal help if you can’t afford a lawyer: Wednesday 18 May, 1pm to 3pm Glenquarie Library
• Homelessness Prevention Week – Homelessness and the law: tenancy and related issues: Tuesday 2 August, 2pm to 4pm HJ Daley Library
• Safe Work Australia Month – Workplace rights and responsibilities: Tuesday 23 August, 6pm to 8pm HJ Daley Library
• National Child Protection Week – What to do if Family and Community Services come to your door: Wednesday 7 September, 1pm to 3pm Eagle Vale Library
• Mental Health Week – Mental health laws explained (a talk for carers): Wednesday 12 October, 1pm to 3pm Greg Percival Library
• Week Without Violence – Domestic and family violence: legal protections: Wednesday 19 October, 1pm to 3pm Glenquarie Library
• National Carers Week – Legal issues for carers: guardianship, financial management and trusts: Wednesday 19 October, 2pm to 4pm HJ Daley Library.
For more information visit the what’s on at the library website or contact your local Campbelltown City Library branch.
