This podcast keeps community workers, health workers and support workers up to date with legal topics and changes to the law.
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Meristem is a nonprofit program that supports young adults on the autism spectrum to develop greater independence. Our podcast will be talking about our program and interviewing people dealing with challenges of integrating into the workforce. Meristem's Breaking Barriers Transformative Autism Program has worked with hundreds of employers and job seekers to hire, train, and retain neurodivergent people. Join hosts Erin Schirm and Harrison Lane for real stories of "the messy middle" from peop ...
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The Mission of CCWA is to meet the workforce development needs of employers in the Greater Richmond/Crater regions through customized and open enrollment training programs, consulting, and a variety of other services, and to support the demands of employer and individual development. CCWA strives to create training solutions for area employers that are not being met by traditional academic programs.
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Montana is Amazing! Everyone has a story on how they "make it work" Navigating the outdoors, paying your way, paying it forward. Montana is home to intelligent, experienced survivors that we can all learn from. This podcast provides a forum for archiving the amazing examples of how people who are living Montana, make it work!
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Conversations with founders, community members and hiring managers in cryptocurrency and blockchain companies about what's it's like to work in crypto. Covering crypto work culture, tools, day to days and workflow, hiring process and tips, how to find a job in crypto and more! Hosted by Raman @ksaitor and Crypto Jobs List team on Twitter Spaces. Want to join the chat? Connect with us: https://cryptojobslist.com - Site & newsletter https://twitter.com/cryptojobslist - Twitter https://cryptojo ...
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How Meristem & TAP Help People Get (& Keep) Jobs with Eric Steward
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Go behind the curtain of Meristem’s Work Skills & TAP with program director Eric Steward and podcast host Harrison Lane to learn how employers and job seekers can benefit. In this episode: Eric Steward’s personal journey and how he was inspired to work with the neurodiverse community How Meristem works with people who want to get a job Lessons lear…
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This week marks Scams Awareness Week. The theme is 'Share a story, stop a scam', to encourage Australians to speak up and report scams. Learn more about Scams Awareness Week: www.scamwatch.gov.au Read Legal Aid NSW's information about cyber safety Watch Legal Aid NSW's webinar about scams Report a scam via Scamwatch Contact IDCARE to create a free …
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Visa cancellation - what it means for people in prison
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This episode was originally recorded for our Law Matters podcast for people in prison. If you work with people in prison or other people who are on a visa, this episode may be relevant to you. We've included tips for community and support workers. Legal Aid NSW has an Immigration Service which is a specialist service of Legal Aid NSW. They can prov…
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In this short episode, we give a rundown of the new coercive control criminal offence and why it's important for all community workers to understand this new law. Subscribe to our Law for Community Workers Alert and follow this podcast to be the first to know about upcoming training and information on coercive control. How can I find out more about…
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Breaking down Meristem’s Work Skills Program with Ari von Zboray
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Ever wonder what Meristem’s Work Skills Program looks like behind the scenes? Take a peek inside what we do, how we do it and the challenges Meristem and our students face in achieving success in job training and internships. In this episode: What are Meristem’s 5 Pillars? What does Meristem do to support our students going to work and college? The…
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Workplace sexual harassment and discrimination
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What is sexual harassment at work? What is discrimination? How can community workers help clients who have experienced sexual harassment and/or discrimination at work? In this episode, Yasmine from the Community Legal Education team joins Katja from the Respect at Work Legal Service for a run down of this legal issue and tips for community workers.…
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June 15 marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In this short episode, we highlight what elder abuse is and give a preview of a special episode on the topic that we have coming up. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, contact 1800RESPECT. Call text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via 1800respect.org.au. For more …
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 7 - Aboriginal Women Leaving Custody Project
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This is Part 7 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homel…
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Raley's & TAP Unpack Hiring Neurodiverse Job Seekers
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Raley's & TAP Unpack Hiring Neurodiverse Job Seekers. Listen to this week's Voices of the Community: Neurodiversity in Life and Work with special guest, Raley's Senior Manager, Corp HR & Talent Acquisition, Bahar Abullarade. #neurodiverse #autism #hiring #jobseekingtips Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org…
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Inside The River Cats Concessions, Meristem’s partnership & Hiring Neurodiverse Employees
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Take me out to the ball Game! Inside The River Cats Concessions, Meristem’s partnership & Hiring Neurodiverse Employees ⚾️ Join Erin and Harry with special guest, James Thompson, Head of The River Cats Concessions at Sutter Health Park. They unpack how The River Cats partner with non-profits in the area and how that relationship developed into a wo…
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It’s going to take all of us. How TAP and Stannum Core Solutions are changing the workplace landscape for neurodiverse individuals across the U.S. 🇺🇸 Get inspired by this episode of Meristem's Voices of the Community, Harry, Erin and Ben Schatzel, Stannum Core Solutions' founder take a deep dive into what it takes for employers to change the landsc…
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In this episode, Erin and Harry discuss what’s important to keep a job and what to expect in one of your first work experiences. Based on experiences in internships in the Transformative Autism Program, Erin and Harry offer tips like: be prepared and open for feedback, and consider asking for it each week from your manager practice communicating ab…
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If getting a new job is a part of your 2024 goals, this is the episode for you! Harry and Erin share how Meristem operates its internship program, including how Meristem uses experiential interviews for neurodiverse candidates. Listen for: more in-depth discussion of the Meristem Method and how Meristem prepares young adults and employers for inter…
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 6 - Prisoners Entering or Leaving Custody
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This is Part 6 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homel…
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In this episode, Legal Aid NSW family lawyers Sarah and Claudia will explain what’s new in Care and Protection in NSW including: Reforms that started on 15 November 2023 around ‘active efforts’ that need to be made by DCJ Changes that started in November 2022 around presumptions to remove children Changes to early intervention and early referral to…
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Erin Schirm shares how you can support Meristem this #GivingTuesday. Support Meristem's work with neurodiverse young people getting on the path to work and greater independence with a tax-deductable donation: meristem.pro/get-involved/support-meristem View Meristem's Holiday Wish List and help fund a specific need of the program. Fund a need goes l…
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Meristem program graduate Ben Lewis reflects back on his experience at Meristem, what he loved about the community and the chance to live independently. He shares how he gained the skills to work on a farm and how those experiences influence his attitude toward a day’s work now. Ben shares his path to Meristem and how persistence helped him tackle …
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Harrison talks about different intellectual or developmental disabilities and asks Erin about how he has responded to difficult situations, like an outburst in class or overcoming anxiety. Listen for: Tips for noticing what you have control over that can improve your well being How proving yourself to be reliable and responsible–even in jobs that a…
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 5 - Rachel’s Story
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This is Part 5 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homel…
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Rostered On: Employment Rights Legal Service
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In this episode, Stephanie Hawes from Legal Aid NSW chats to Madeleine Causbrook from the Employment Rights Legal Service about their service and a case study on sexual harassment in the workplace. Legal services: Employment Rights Legal Service: www.erls.org.au and 02 8004 3270 Kingsford Legal Centre website: www.klc.unsw.edu.au and 02 9385 9566 L…
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Communication at Work is a Two Way Street
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Guest Eric Steward is the Director of Meristem’s Work Skills team and Transformative Autism Program. With Harrison and Erin, they discuss how they work with employers and neurodiverse job seekers and share: How to ask for support at work and why flexibility is a two way street Why Eric encourages job seekers to watch the TAP employer training How t…
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Meet hosts Harrison Lane and Erin Schirm. Harrison received an autism diagnosis in elementary school and now works with employers to help them hire neurodiverse people. Erin leads Meristem–a non-profit day and independent living program for autistic and neurodiverse young adults. We cover: What Harrison does working with employers to build a cultur…
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Host Harrison Lane introduces the Voice of Community podcast. This is Meristem’s Breaking Barriers Transformative Autism Program Voices of the Community Podcast. So what is Voices of Community you might ask? Well, if you're a job seeker, if you're an employer, if you're a community member interested in learning more about how to work with somebody …
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 4 - Homelessness in veterans
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This is Part 4 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness. We acknowledge the traditional owners of th…
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Pay increases on 1 July 2023 – are you affected?
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On 1 July 2023 a number of employment law changes commenced, including an increase to the National Minimum Wage. In this episode, Giles from Legal Aid NSW’s employment law team, describes: some of the most significant changes, how to check if you’re getting paid the correct amount (use this tool from the Fair Work Ombudsman: A.C.T Pay Calculator - …
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Why Is Everyone Moving To Cosmos Ecosystem? Sebastien Couture From Epicenter Podcast & Nebular Summit
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Sebastien Couture is a podcaster and entrepreneur based in Paris, France. He is the co-founder and host of Epicenter, the best tech podcast covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. Since 2013, Epicenter has been download over 6 million times and produced over 400 episodes of in-depth, enlightening interviews with crypto founders and bui…
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AI Marketing For Web3 With Tim Haldorsson, CEO Lunar Strategy | AI Trends For Marketing Professionals
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A.I. Marketing For Web3 With Tim Haldorsson | A.I. Trends For Marketing Professionals In 2023 Tim Haldorsson is the CEO of Lunar Strategy, a web3 marketing firm that works with top leading crypto and metaverse companies worldwide. Join us as we talk to Tim about leveraging AI tools for web3 marketing, the future of AI, privacy concerns, how people …
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Web3 Career Without A Degree w/ Ethan Francis | Web3 DevRel Lead of Chainstack
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We recently had a conversation with Ethan who is now the DevRel lead for Chainstack about his journey and how others can also plan and get their first job in web3. We'll discuss his path to becoming DevRel lead at Chainstack, the skills required, and more valuable advice for those looking to learn from his success. Ethan's Journey into a Web3 Caree…
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The Whys and Woes of Making a Will - NSW Trustee and Guardian June 2023
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Your Will is an important legal document outlining your wishes for when you pass away. It details: who you want to receive your assets who you want to receive specific personal and heirloom items any religious or cultural arrangements for your funeral who you want as a legal guardian for any children under 18 years who you choose to be your execut…
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 3 - Homelessness in older women
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This is Part 3 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness. In this 3rd episode, Bridget from the Commu…
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Strata for Starters - Marrickville LC Strata Collective Sales and Advocacy Service
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Strata Collective Sales and Advocacy Service This episode talks about being a tenant in a strata managed property and being an owner living in a strata managed property. Marrickville Legal Centre offers free legal advice and assistance to the community of the inner-west, south-west, southern suburbs of Sydney, and beyond. There are 1.5 million peop…
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Spotlight On Australia’s Animal Defenders Office
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The Animal Defenders Office (ADO) is a national non-profit community legal centre that specialises in animal law. The ADO was incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory in late 2013. In 2017 we were formally recognised and accredited by the Australian National Association of Community Legal Centres as part of the National Accreditation Scheme…
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On the ground at South West Sydney Legal Fair
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In this episode, we visit the South West Sydney Legal fair and chat to different organisations about the things you should know about their service and the ways that community workers can make referrals. The South West Sydney Legal Fair is a free legal information event hosted by Legal Aid NSW and the Vietnamese Australian Lawyers Association. The …
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Spotlight On The Environmental Defenders Office
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What they do: Protect Country and culture Protect habitats and wildlife Tackle climate change Sustainable water sharing Promote healthy communities Defending the defenders They run bold and ground-breaking environmental cases to protect our natural world. They can help you and your community use the law to protect the environment. Their team of ded…
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The Welfare Rights Centre opened its doors in 1983 as part of the community legal centre movement in Australia that began in response to scarcity of affordable legal assistance available to marginalised members of society. Originally co-located with Redfern Legal Centre, the Centre opened its own premises in 1985. Since then it has experienced chan…
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 2 - North Coast Community Housing – Together Homes
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This is Part 2 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness. In this 2nd episode, Bridget from the Commu…
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Spotlight On The Financial Rights Legal Centre
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Financial Rights Legal Centre is a specialist centre providing free financial counselling and legal advice to help people resolve financial difficulties and disputes with credit and debt, banking, bankruptcy, debt collection or insurance problems. We offer our services through 4 telephone services available to the general public: National Debt Help…
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Electing a fine with Mid North Coast Legal Centre
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In this episode of our Law for Community Worker podcast series we talk with Madi from the Mid North Coast Legal Centre about the consequences of making a court election when you receive a fine. Madi also talks about other options available to people when they receive a fine and why court electing is not always the best choice. Mid North Coast Legal…
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In this episode, Stephanie Hawes explores a recent case run by Redfern Legal Centre where the validity of some COVID fines issued by New South Wales Police was examined. We hear from the senior lawyer Sam Lee about the legal aspects of the case as well as the outcome and its effect on the community. We then chat with Rohan Pank, the plaintiff in th…
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How to Become a Smart Contract Auditor with Patrick Collins
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The career of a smart contract auditor is an exciting one albeit a difficult career to build. Smart contract auditors are very well respected in the web3 space and are paid accordingly as well, however the roadmap to becoming one might not be as clear. So, we had an hour-long talk with the biggest blockchain development educator, a former lead dev …
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Spotlight On Inner City Community Legal Centre Sex Workers Legal Service
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The Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) is a non-profit community based legal centre located in Kings Cross, NSW. The centre has been providing FREE legal services to residents in the inner city, surrounding areas Northern Beaches, and LGBTIQ Communities since 1980. Areas Serviced: Areas Serviced - Inner City Legal Centre (iclc.org.au) Website: Home - I…
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Spotlight On The Shopfront Youth Legal Service
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The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre provides free legal assistance for homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 25 and under. We are based in inner Sydney but can also help young people outside this area. The Shopfront was established in 1993 and is operated jointly by Herbert Smith Freehills, Mission Australia and The Salvation Army. The legal se…
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Be Open. Be Ready. Be Heard. Advance care planning involves planning for your future health care. It enables you to make some decisions now about the health care you would or would not like to receive if you were to become seriously ill and unable to communicate your preferences or make treatment decisions. Advance care planning gives you the oppor…
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Spotlight On the Australian Centre for Disability Law
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The Australian Centre for Disability Law (ACDL) was set up in 1994 as a specialist Community Legal Centre, working towards a world where people with disabilities are able to participate in all aspects of life. Our vision is of a society in which persons with disability live with dignity, and in which their human rights and fundamental freedoms are …
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Your Rights Dealing with Debt Collection Agencies - Financial Rights Legal Centre
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Financial Rights Legal Centre is a specialist legal centre providing advice for anyone in financial distress. They are a Community Legal Centre based in NSW, but offering legal advice and financial counselling across Australia. We focus particularly on assisting low-income, marginalised or disadvantaged consumers who need help to solve complex prob…
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The Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide: Upcoming deadline & how the Defence and Veterans Legal Service can help
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This is a special edition of Law for Community Workers in which we speak to the Defence and Veterans Legal Service about the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide. Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Yolanda D’Aquino about the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide and some imminent deadlines for peo…
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New Year. No Debt: Budgeting, Debt and Credit Reports
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The Financial Counsellor role sits within the Consumer Law Team, and the Financial Counsellor is available to receive referrals from the Civil Law division A Financial Counsellor can: Assess a client’s financial situation and advise on possible solutions. Make financial hardship applications, including requesting debt waivers. Provide advice for cl…
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Spotlight On Inner City Legal Centre Trans & Gender Diverse Legal Service
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This episode is being released on the International Transgender day of Visibility, Friday March 31st 2023 to celebrate and support Trans and Gender Diverse people in our lives and communities. The Inner City Legal Centre, in partnership with Dentons, offer the Trans and Gender Diverse Legal Service for transgender and gender diverse people experien…
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Our Most "Ram"bunctious Interview Yet! - With Jenna Gilliland
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Jenna Gilliland moved to Montana and bought a Hobby Farm with a surprise on it... While Jenna and her family wants to raise Highland Cows someday, they were blessed with three live Rams, and therefore needed to become ram-herding professionals immediately! Did you know that people raise Rams domestically? Neither did we! Here's the video podcast- h…
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Spotlight On Immigration Rights and Advice Centre (IARC)
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The Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) is a specialist, not-for-profit community legal centre (CLC) with over 35 years’ experience in migration law and policy. IARC’s vision is for a fair and just immigration system for everyone, regardless of means. IARC assists migrants experiencing vulnerability in NSW by providing free legal informatio…
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