Libraries across the State are to join in the activities of Law Week this week by hosting free workshops for vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the public.
The workshops will be focused on how people can best avoid scams and understand their legal rights relating to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
According to the Chief Executive of Legal Aid NSW, Brendan Thomas ( pictured) the workshops, being held in 40 public libraries across the State, are a collaboration
between the State Library of NSW, Legal Aid NSW, Community Legal Centres and NSW Fair Trading.
Mr Thomas said Law Week presented an ideal opportunity to showcase key areas where legal assistance could make a significant and positive impact.
“Legal Aid NSW is here to provide help in the areas of criminal, civil and family law for everyone – but especially our most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities,” Mr Thomas said.
“We value our partnership with libraries, Community Legal Centres and other NSW
Government agencies,” he said.
The State Library’s Find Legal Answers service, a partnership with public libraries,
provides the community with up-to-date and reliable legal information to answer common questions about the law.
State Librarian, John Vallance said the Law Week collaboration brought legal service providers into local libraries to share their expertise and inform the community on legal issues that impacted on their everyday lives.
There are two workshops available to libraries – Avoiding Scams and NDIS: how the law can help.
Details of the libraries taking part in the week and event details can be accessed at this PS News link.
