Mid North Coast Legal Centre

Legal Help in your Region for Community Workers
2023-02-09 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online, Australia
A free information session for community workers on Legal Help in your Region. This talk will cover:

What the Mid North Coast Legal Centre is
How the Mid North Coast Legal Centre supports the community
How to spot a legal issue
Where people can get legal help and find legal information

The session will be presented by Mid North Coast Legal Centre.
Register now through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legal-help-in-your-region-for-community-workers-tickets-487302503907
For more information, please call or email us.
info@mnclegal.org.au
02 6580 2111

Debt for Community Workers
2023-03-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Australia
A free information session for community workers on Debt. This talk will cover:

Types of debt
Managing debt
Fines
Debt processes
Where people can get help

The session will be presented by Mid North Coast Legal Centre.
Register now through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/debt-for-community-workers-tickets-487330337157
For more information, please call or email us.
info@mnclegal.org.au
02 6580 2111

Discrimination for community workers
2023-05-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Australia
A free information session for community workers on Discrimination.
The session will be presented by Mid North Coast Legal Centre. Register now through Eventbrite here.
For more information, please call02 6580 2111 or email us on info@mnclegal.org.au.

Free Wills Workshop- Parents & Carers
2023-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Nambucca Community & Arts Centre, Small Hall, 21 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads, NSW, 2448, Australia
Parents & Carers Workshop
Big Hall, Nambucca Community and Arts Centre. 21 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads NSW 2448.
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 9:30am-3:30pm.
Estate planning for parents and carers of people living with a disability.
We are taking expressions of interest! Register by Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-wills-workshop-tickets-621224528287
or by emailing info@mnclegal.org.au or calling us on (02) 6580 2111.

FREE Community Legal Education Session- Manning Valley Domestic Violence Committee
2023-06-05 09:30 - 11:30 | 4 Myall Avenue Taree, First Steps Count, 4 Myall Avenue, Taree, NSW, 2430, Australia
Come along to the Manning Valley Domestic Violence Monitoring Committee’s community legal education session.
Monday, 5 June 2023 at 9.30am to 11:30am.
First Steps Count, 4 Myall Avenue, Taree.
We will cover control legislation with Sarah Dahlenburg, Assistant Principal Solicitor, Mid North Coast Legal Centre. There will also be Q&A with DVO Senior Constable Gunn, NSW Police.
Morning-tea will be provided.

Parents & Carers Workshop
2023-06-14 09:30 - 15:30 | Nambucca Community & Arts Centre, Small Hall, 21 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads, NSW, 2448, Australia
Parents & Carers Workshop- Estate planning for parents and carers of people living with a disability.
Big Hall, Nambucca Community and Arts Centre, 21 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads NSW 2448
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 at 9:30am-3:30pm.
We are taking expressions of interest!
Register by emailing info@mnclegal.org.au or calling us on (02) 6580 2111.

Free Wills Clinic- First Nations Peoples
2023-06-15 09:30 - 2023-06-16 17:00 | Nambucca Community & Arts Centre, Small Hall, 21 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads, NSW, 2448, Australia
Planning for the future – Making a Will and appointing someone to make decisions for you if you can’t – a workshop for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Small Hall, Nambucca Community and Arts Centre. 21 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads NSW 2448
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 9:30am-5pm: An information session in the morning about Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardian. Meet with lawyers to prepare your Will and/or Power of Attorney and Appointment of Enduring Guardian for FREE*.
Friday, 16 June 2023, 9:30am-5pm: Sign your prepared documents.
We are taking expressions of interest! Registering your interest through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-wills-event-tickets-621220415987. We will contact you to confirm your details prior to the event.
If you have any questions call us on (02) 6580 2111.

Community Legal Education: Legal Issues in a Disaster at Macksville Library
2023-06-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Macksville Library, 41 Princess Street, Macksville, NSW, 2447, Australia
Come along to a FREE community legal education session on Legal Issues in a Disaster on Thursday, 22 June 2023 at 9:30am-10:30am.
Macksville Library- 41 Princess Street, Macksville
Morning tea will be provided.
We’ll cover:

insurance & complaints
being prepared
how to spot legal issues
dispute resolution
where to get help

Register by call the library on (02) 6568 1422.

Community Legal Education: Legal Issues in a Disaster at Nambucca Heads Library
2023-06-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Nambucca Heads Library, 23 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads, NSW, 2448, Australia
Come along to a FREE community legal education session on Legal Issues in a Disaster on Thursday, 22 June 2023 at 2pm-3pm.
Nambucca Heads Library- 23 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads.
Afternoon tea will be provided.
We’ll cover:

insurance & complaints
being prepared
how to spot legal issues
dispute resolution
where to get help

Register by call the library on (02) 6568 6906.

Legal Help in your Region for Community Workers
2023-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Australia
A free information session for community workers on Legal Help in your Region. This talk will cover:

What the Mid North Coast Legal Centre is
How the Mid North Coast Legal Centre supports the community
How to spot a legal issue
Where people can get legal help and find legal information

The session will be presented by Mid North Coast Legal Centre. Register now through Eventbrite here.
For more information, please call02 6580 2111 or email us on info@mnclegal.org.au.

PMHCares Services Hub- Wauchope
2023-06-27 11:00 - 2023-06-29 13:00 | Wauchope CWA, High Street, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
We will be attending the PMHCares Services Hub in Wauchope. Come check out our stall have a chat with us.

If you are you a remote resident struggling to access support services, be sure to drop into the Services Hub to speak to representatives in:
Health
Counselling
Youth
Disability
Legal support
Charities
Housing
Council
Other service providers

Wauchope CWA Hall
27 June, 11am-1pm.

Police Powers for community workers
2023-07-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Australia
A free information session for community workers on Police Powers. This talk will cover:

Search powers
Arrest powers
Move on directions
Rights of people when dealing with Police
Options and referrals for clients.

The session will be presented by Mid North Coast Legal Centre.
Register now through Eventbrite here.
For more information, please call 02 6580 2111 or email us at info@mnclegal.org.au.

PMHCares Services Hub- Laurieton
2023-08-01 11:00 | Laurieton School of Arts, 58 Bold Street, Laurieton, NSW, 2443, Australia
We will be attending the PMHCares Services Hub in Laurieton. Come check out our stall have a chat with us.

If you are you a remote resident struggling to access support services, be sure to drop into the Services Hub to speak to representatives in:
Health
Counselling
Youth
Disability
Legal support
Charities
Housing
Council
Other service providers

Laurieton School of Arts
1 August, 11am-1pm.

Legal Help in your Region: working with First Nations Peoples
2023-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Australia
A free information session on Legal Help in your Region for community workers working with First Nations Peoples. This talk will cover:

What the Mid North Coast Legal Centre is
How the Mid North Coast Legal Centre supports the community and First Nations Peoples
How to spot a legal issue when working with First Nations clients
Where people can get legal help and find legal information

The session will be presented by Mid North Coast Legal Centre. Register now through Eventbrite here.
For more information, please call 02 6580 2111 or email us at info@mnclegal.org.au.
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Navigating Drug Driving Offences without Frustrating Magistrates with David Heilpern
2023-08-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Cavanbah Centre, 191 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450, Australia
An event for local practitioners & graduating law students.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Purchase a $10 ticket through eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-drug-driving-offenses-without-frustrating-magistrates-tickets-686998891177?aff=oddtdtcreator
*CPD points may be available.
David was a Magistrate and judicial trainer from 1998 to 2020. Prior to this appointment, David was a litigation lawyer on the North Coast where he co-founded the law school at Southern Cross University in 1992, David graduated with a Masters in Law from SCU and was the Alumni of the Decade in 2005. In August 2022 was appointed as a Dean and Chair of Discipline (Law) at SCU. David is passionate about legal education, seeking to ensure that students are stimulated, excited and fulfilled.
For more information, call us on 6580 2111.

Legal Issues in a Disaster. Are you ready? 1:30-2:30pm session
2023-08-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Bellingen Youth Hub, Cnr of William & Church Streets, Bellingen, NSW, 2454, Australia
A free information session for community on Legal Issues in a Disaster. Are you ready? This talk will cover:

insurance & complaints
being prepared
how to spot legal issues
dispute resolution
where to get help

The session will be presented by Mid North Coast Legal Centre. Register now through Eventbrite here.

Legal Issues in a Disaster. Are you ready? 6-7pm session
2023-08-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Bellingen Youth Hub, Cnr of William & Church Streets, Bellingen, NSW, 2454, Australia

Legal Issues in a Disaster. Are you ready? at Toormina Community Centre
2023-09-21 08:30 | Toormina Community Centre, 171 Toormina Road, Toormina, NSW, 2452, Australia
A free information session for community on Legal Issues in a Disaster. Are you ready? This talk will cover:

insurance & complaints
being prepared
how to spot legal issues
dispute resolution
where to get help

The session will be presented by the Mid North Coast Legal Centre in collaboration with Coffs Harbour City Council.
Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please email info@mnclegal.org.au. Register now through eventbrite here.

Basics of the Australian Legal System for community workers
2023-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Australia
Community Legal Education- Basics of the Australian Legal System for community workers

A free information session for community workers on Basics of the Australian Legal System. This talk will cover:

-About the Mid North Coast Legal Centre
-Types of Laws in Australia
-Courts and the legal process
-Spotting legal issues
-Where people can get help

The session will be presented by Mid North Coast Legal Centre. Register through Eventbrite here.

Employment Law for community workers
2023-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Australia
A free information session for community workers on Employment Law. This talk will cover:

What the Mid North Coast Legal Centre is and what we do.
How the Mid North Coast Legal Centre supports the community.
Employment Law basics.
How to spot an Employment Law issue.
Where people can get legal help and find legal information.

The session will be presented by Mid North Coast Legal Centre.
Register now here.

Planning Ahead: Powers of Attorney & Enduring Guardianship
2023-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Manning Uniting Church, 29 Albert Street, Taree, NSW, 2430, Australia
A free information session for the Taree and surrounding areas community on Planning Ahead: Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship. This talk will cover:

Capacity

Enduring Powers of Attorney

Enduring Guardianship

Advance Care Planning Directive

Financial Management Orders

Guardianship

Wills

The session will be presented by Mid North Coast Legal Centre.
Register now here.

Law for Community Workers
2023-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Australia
A free information session for community workers. This talk will cover:

All about the Mid North Coast Legal Centre
Spotting legal issues when working with your clients
Prioritising legal issues
Impacts of legal issues on clients
Referral processes
How we support your clients with their legal issues

Register through Eventbrite here.

Scams
2023-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Port Macquarie Library, 32 Grant Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
A free information session for the Port Macquarie and surrounding areas community on Scams. This talk will cover:

All things MNCLC

Costs of scams in Australia

Different types of scams

What to do if you’ve been scammed

Protecting yourself

Changes ahead

Where to get help

The session will be presented by Mid North Coast Legal Centre.
Register now here.

Legal Help in your Region for Community Workers
2023-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Australia
A free information session for community workers on Legal Help in your Region. This talk will cover:

All things MNCLC
How we support our communities
Information about who we help
What legal issues we help clients with
Where clients can get help

The session will be presented by the Mid North Coast Legal Centre.
Register through eventbrite here.

Legal Help in your Region for First Nations Peoples in Kempsey
2024-01-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Kempsey Shire Library, Corner of Elbow & Tozer Streets, West Kempsey, NSW, 2440, Australia
🌟 Join Us for a Special Community Legal Education Session! 🌟
Event: Free Information Session on Legal Help in your Region for First Nations Peoples

You’re invited to a special talk by the Mid North Coast Legal Centre! Come and learn how to get help with the law for First Nations Peoples.
What We’ll Talk About:

What the Mid North Coast Legal Centre does to help people, especially First Nations Peoples
How you can get help when you need it
Useful information for anyone who wants to support First Nations Peoples

Date & Time: Wednesday, 24 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Where: Kempsey Library, Civic Centre, Corner of Elbow & Tozer Streets, West Kempsey NSW 2440
Come and be part of this helpful chat! Sign up here now to save your spot.
We hope to see you there!

Planning Ahead: Powers of Attorney & Enduring Guardianship in Nambucca
2024-01-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Nambucca Heads Library, 23 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads, NSW, 2448, Australia
Come along to a FREE community legal education session on Planning Ahead: Powers of Attorney & Enduring Guardianship
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 2pm-3pm
Nambucca Heads Library- 23 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads
Light refreshments will be provided
We’ll cover:

Capacity
Enduring Power of Attorney
Enduring Guardianship
Advance Care Planning & Directive
Financial Management Orders
Guardianship
Wills

Register by calling the Library on 6568 6906.

E-Safety and your clients legal rights for community workers
2024-02-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Australia
🌟 Join Us for an online Community Legal Education Session for community workers! 🌟
Event: Free online information session on e-safety and your clients legal rights
You’re invited to a special talk by the Mid North Coast Legal Centre!
What We’ll Talk About:

All things Mid North Coast Legal Centre
Keeping safe online
Online harassment/abuse and stalking
Image based abuse
Identity theft and online scams
Where your clients can get help if they need it

Date & Time: Friday, 2 February, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Where: Online, Microsoft Teams
Come and be part of this helpful chat! Sign up here now to save your spot.
We hope to see you there!

Legal Issues & Domestic & Family Violence for Community Workers - Online
2024-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Australia
🌟 Join Us for an Online Community Legal Education Session for Community Workers! 🌟
Event: Free online information session on Legal Issues & Domestic & Family Violence
You’re invited to a special talk by the Mid North Coast Legal Centre!
What We’ll Talk About:

All things Mid North Coast Legal Centre
Legal issues women experiencing D&FV might need assistance with
Working with lawyers to assist your clients in a trauma informed way
Where your clients can get help if they need it

Date & Time: Tuesday, 20 February, 10:00am – 11:00am
Where: Online, Microsoft Teams
Come and be part of this helpful chat! Sign up here to save your spot.
We hope to see you there!

Legal Help in Your Region in Urunga
2024-02-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Urunga Library, 32 Bonville Street, Urunga, NSW, 2455, Australia
🌟 Join Us for a Special Community Legal Education Session in Urunga! 🌟
Event: Free Information Session on Legal Help in your Region
You’re invited to a special talk by the Mid North Coast Legal Centre!
What We’ll Talk About:

All things Mid North Coast Legal Centre
How to spot a legal issue
Where people can get help with their legal issues
What to say to someone you think may need legal help
And more…

Date & Time: Friday, 23 February, 10:30am – 11:30am Where: Urunga Library, 32 Bonville Street, Urunga
Come and be part of this helpful chat! Sign up here now to save your spot.
We hope to see you there!

Legal Help in Your Region in Coffs Harbour
2024-03-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place, 27 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450, Australia
🌟 Join Us for a Special Community Legal Education Session in Coffs Harbour! 🌟
Event: Free Information Session on Legal Help in your Region
You’re invited to a special talk by the Mid North Coast Legal Centre!
What We’ll Talk About:

All things Mid North Coast Legal Centre
How to spot a legal issue
Where people can get help with their legal issues
What to say to someone you think may need legal help
And more…

Date & Time: Tuesday, 12 March, 10:30am – 11:30am
Where: Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place, 27 Gordon St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450. Learning Lab (Level 2).
Come and be part of this helpful chat! Sign up here now to save your spot.
We hope to see you there!
