Affirmative consent laws in NSW
Did you know that the laws around sexual consent changed in New South Wales in 2022?
This factsheet is designed for community workers, so you can support your clients to understand and navigate these changes.
A guide to NSW affirmative consent laws of community workers
Divorce
Were you were married overseas and want a divorce? This factsheet explains how you can get a legal divorce with or without a Marriage Certificate.
I want a divorce but don’t have my overseas Marriage Certificate – What can I do?
- Divorce – Family Violence Law Help
- How do I get child support? – Family Violence Law Help
Domestic and family violence
These factsheets explain what domestic and family violence is, how to recognise it, and what support is available to you if you are experiencing abuse.
How to access Victims Support payments if you experience domestic violence
Fines
Dealing with fines can be distressing. Please read the fact sheet below as a practical guide to the NSW fine system.
Planning ahead : Wills, enduring guardian and power of attorney, advanced care directives
Planning ahead allows you to plan you legal, financial, health and lifestyle decisions as you get older, who you want to make decisions for you when you’re no longer able to, and how you want to divide your property when you die.
Planning Ahead: Enduring Power of Attorney
Below you’ll find links to other resources and services that may be relevant to you:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources
Centrelink & welfare rights
- Appealing a Centrelink Decision
- Centrelink Debts
- Disability Support Payment
- Other resources from the Welfare Rights Centre
Child sexual abuse
- Speaking out about child sexual abuse
- Redress schemes
- More information from knowmore for survivors of child sexual abuse
Debt & money problems
- Buy now, pay later services
- National Debt Helpline
- More factsheets from the Financial Rights Legal Centre
Disability rights services
Immigration advice & resources for migrants
- Breakdown of relationship – Partner visas
- Other factsheets from the Immigration Advice and Rights Service
LGBTIQ+ services and information
- LGBTIQ+ peer support and counselling – QLIFE 1800 184 527
- LGBTIQ legal advice – Inner City Legal Centre 02 9332 1966
- Trans Hub
Renting and tenancy rights
Seniors Rights Service
- Elder abuse
- More information from the Seniors Rights Service
Other free legal services
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