Tenants'​ Union of NSW’s Post

Community legal centres are at breaking point. Due to to insufficient funding, centres are turning away people in crisis, cancelling local outreach services and clinics, and frontline workers are suffering high rates of vicarious trauma and burnout. Increasing funding for community legal centres like inTouch's allows us to support more women when they need us the most. #FundEqualJustice #CommunityLaw

Today is World Day of Social Justice. 🌏⚖️ Observed on February 20 each year, it highlights the importance of addressing issues such as poverty, inequality, and discrimination for all members of society, especially the disadvantaged. Arthur's story highlights the importance of community legal centres in promoting social justice by providing legal assistance, empowerment, advocacy, and support to the WA community. Read it here: https://ow.ly/V69t50QER96 #worlddayofsocialjustice #socialjustice #accesstojustice #communitylegal

Have your say on the future of Local Government! The Parliamentary Inquiry into Local Government jobs and services is about to begin, thanks to ASU member advocacy! This is our chance to drive real changes in our sector so have your say today - https://lnkd.in/egVXMWpC #localgovernment #councils #SouthAustralia #NorthernTerritory

Have your say on the future of Local Government! The Parliamentary Inquiry into Local Government jobs and services is about to begin, thanks to ASU member advocacy! This is our chance to drive real changes in our sector so have your say today - https://lnkd.in/ewudr2Vg #localgovernment #councils #SouthAustralia #NorthernTerritory

The Save community legal centres: End the funding crisis campaign launches today. Justice Support Centre is proud to have endorsed the campaign sign-on. Read and endorse here: https://lnkd.in/gVeMq5C9 Community legal centres are at breaking point. Funding shortages and overwhelming demand are forcing centres to turn away over 1,000 people each day and reduce services to local communities across the country. The crisis will only worsen until the sector secures a guarantee of ongoing funding. Save community legal centres: End the funding crisis calls on governments to step up and provide fair funding to community legal centres: • $35 million this year to address the workforce crisis. • At least $270 million per year for community legal centres from 1 July 2025, committed by December 2024. • $95 million for frontline domestic and family violence work. #SaveCommunityLegalCentres #FundFrontlineServices #CommunityLaw. Marc H. Melanie Noden Juliane Scuteri Farah Assafiri Nicole Humphries

The "Save Community Legal Centres: End the Funding Crisis" campaign launches today. Community legal centres help hundreds of thousands of people every year to resolve everyday legal problems in areas like housing, relationships, debts and money problems, and discrimination. People trust their local community legal centre to support them early, before legal problems snowball to crisis point. Community legal centres are at breaking point. Funding shortages and overwhelming demand are forcing centres to turn away over 1,000 people each day and reduce services to local communities across the country. The crisis will only worsen until the sector secures a guarantee of ongoing funding. We are calling on governments to step up and provide fair funding to community legal centres: • $35 million this year to address the workforce crisis. • At least $270 million per year for community legal centres from 1 July 2025, committed by December 2024. • $95 million for frontline domestic and family violence work. Read more and add your endorsement here: https://lnkd.in/gVeMq5C9 #SaveCommunityLegalCentres #FundFrontlineServices #CommunityLaw

Health Justice Australia has praised the $3.9bn funding boost for the legal assistance sector through the National Access to Justice Partnership. This vital funding will support services like community legal centres, legal aid, and family violence prevention. While it's a step forward, Health Justice Australia emphasizes there's still more to be done to ensure equitable access to justice. https://hubs.la/Q02PFNx50

The campaign to Save Community Legal Centres launches today - YAC is endorsing the campagin and the asks listed on the campaign website: https://lnkd.in/gVeMq5C9 Community legal centres are at breaking point. Funding shortages and overwhelming demand are forcing centres to turn away over 1,000 people each day and reduce services to local communities across the country. The crisis will only worsen until the sector secures a guarantee of ongoing funding. The campaign calls on governments to step up and provide fair funding to community legal centres: - $35 million this year to address the workforce crisis. - At least $270 million per year for community legal centres from 1 July 2025, committed by December 2024. - $95 million for frontline domestic and family violence work.

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⚖️ Advocating for Social Justice in Bail Reform ⚖️ Justice Release Bail Bond is more than just a bail bond company – we are advocates for social justice and reform. The current bail system often disproportionately affects marginalized communities, and we are committed to being a part of the change. 📢 How we’re making a difference: •   Education: Informing our community about their rights and the bail process. •   Support: Providing resources and guidance beyond bail services. •   Advocacy: Working with local organizations to promote fairer bail practices. Join us in our mission to create a more just and equitable system. #SocialJustice #BailReform #CommunityAdvocacy #JusticeRelease