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Terms and Conditions Sussex Street Community Law Service Inc is a not-for-profit non-government community-based organisation that provides access to accountable, non-judgmental and effective legal services to low income people in the community. Information should not be taken as legal advice. The purpose of our website and social media platforms is to provide community education, promote awareness, discussion, participation and sharing of information that aligns with our purpose, vision and values . Information on our website and social media platforms should not be taken for legal advice, however we may be able to assist you within the areas of law that we specialise in. To discuss this further and make an appointment with the most appropriate person, contact us via the details on our website https://www.sscls.org/contact-us . Respectful behaviour Sussex Street Community Law Service encourages your discussion and opinion, however we ask that you keep the discussion respectful. Any form of bullying, trolling or abusive posts or messages will be deleted. If a user engages in this behaviour more than once, Sussex Street Community Law Service reserves the right to block the user. Any content that is determined to be spam will be deleted. If a user posts spam more than once, that user will be blocked. Please be aware we are not responsible for the content of external websites. You should take caution when opening links that are shared or posted. Our right to remove public comments or information As this website and our social media accounts are open to members of the public. Please be aware that if you choose to post or share information, it can be viewed and accessed by other users. For this reason, we do not encourage posts, which contain personal or sensitive information. If that the content posted by a user is deemed to contain personal or sensitive information, which may cause a risk or harm, we reserve the right to remove the post. Promotion of businesses, services or products are not permitted on this website and any of our social media accounts. If you would like Sussex Street Community Law Service to consider a business, service or product relevant to our work, please contact us. Otherwise, business-related posts will be deleted. If a user posts business-related content more than once, the user will be blocked. Collecting, recording, holding and using information When interacting with us, we may need to record information, which you have supplied to us. In order to provide the best service possible, we use a range of technologies to assist us. These technologies include software applications with servers located both in Australia and overseas. We are dedicated to ensuring your privacy and general security is never compromised. We do this by working toward best practice in information security management. When using our services either face to face or digitally, you agree to us storing your information where appropriate on our servers both in Australia and oversees. This enables us to provide the best possible service to you. Where reasonable and required by law, we are committed to: De-identify personal information Restrict access to authorised personnel Apply engineering controls to protect your personal information Only use your data for the intended reasons it was given to us for Make our privacy statement and policies and any updates to these available for people to review Only rely on indirect consent where direct consent would not have been reasonable or would have had a negative effect on our service to you For more information on how we ensure your privacy, see our Privacy Policy .

Accessibility Measures to support accessibility We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working toward increasing the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines. This website endeavours to conform to level Double-A of the World Wide Web Consortium W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 . These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly. Sussex Street Community Law Service takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our services: Provide continual accessibility training for our staff Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods Conformance status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Sussex Street Community Law Service is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. Additional accessibility considerations Although our goal is WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance, we have also applied some Level AAA Success Criteria: Images of text are only used for decorative purposes. Re-authentication after a session expires, does not cause loss of data. Some videos have sign language interpretation. Feedback We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Sussex Street Community Law Service. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on Sussex Street Community Law Service via phone: (08) 6253 9500 via E-mail: sscls@sscls.asn.au in person: 29 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park, WA 6101 via mail: Locked Bag 2 East Victoria Park, WA, 6981 via: Website Feedback Online Form We try to respond to feedback within one business day. Technical specifications Accessibility of Sussex Street Community Law Service relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer: HTML WAI-ARIA CSS JavaScript SMIL These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used. Limitations and alternatives Whilst we strive to adhere to the accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility and usability, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website. Despite our best efforts to ensure the accessibility of Sussex Street Community Law Service, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below. Known limitations for Sussex Street Community Law Service: Comments from users: Uploaded images may not have text alternatives because we cannot ensure the quality of contributions. We monitor user comments and typically repair issues within ten business days. Please use the ‘website feedback’ button if you encounter an issue. Assessment approach Sussex Street Community Law Service assessed the accessibility of our services by the following approaches: Self-evaluation External evaluation Date This statement was created on 15 December 2022. 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For more details see the Accessibility page for each one: Firefox Chrome Safari (Mac only) Internet Explorer Edge Keyboard Short Cuts / Access Keys Different browsers use different keystrokes to activate access key shortcuts, as shown below: Options in your browser Most modern browsers share the most common accessibility tools. Here is a list of useful features: Incremental Search Incremental search allows you to progressively search a web page for a particular word or phrase on a page. To enable this on your browser, press and hold Ctrl/Command and then tap F. This will open a box to type your search into. As you type, the matches will be highlighted on the page for you. Spatial Navigation Hitting tab will jump you to each of the items you can interact with on any page. Holding the SHIFT key and then pressing tab will take you to the previous item. 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為所有西澳大利亞人提供法律諮詢和殘疾宣傳 We work collectivly with organisations as well as independently to submit various submissions for legal reform. 建議和倡導 歡迎來到蘇塞克斯街社區法律服務 歡迎來到 SSCLS。很高興向您介紹我們的非營利非政府社區組織，自 1978 年以來，該組織為社區中的低收入人群提供負責任、非判斷性和有效的法律和社會服務。 我們很高興和興奮您加入我們，我們相信您會喜歡我們所做的寶貴工作以及您將在蘇塞克斯街獲得的體驗。 Speak with us

We Are Updating Our Website Website Coming Soon SOON Who Are We Who We Are Sussex Street Community Law Service Inc is a not-for-profit non-government community-based organisation. We provide access to accountable, non-judgmental and effective legal services to low income people in the community. Ways to Contact Us Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm AWST Phone us (08) 6253 9500 1300 648 655 Free call 133 677 TTY Email us sscls@sscls.asn.au Our website www.sscls.asn.au

Recognising the achievements of our General Manager, Jane Timmermanis, as she leaves the organisation and hands over to Melissa Callanan 為所有西澳大利亞人提供法律諮詢和殘疾宣傳 歡迎來到蘇塞克斯街社區法律服務 More About Sussex Street About Us

為所有西澳大利亞人提供法律諮詢和殘疾宣傳 建議和倡導 歡迎來到蘇塞克斯街社區法律服務 Our Community Education Calendar is coming soon. You will be able to see our yearly events and how to get involved. For now, feel free to take a look at some of the education resources below. Education Resources Disability Advocacy Education Financial Education An introduction to disability advocacy About this course Disability advocacy empowers people with disability to exercise their human rights and avoid discrimination. Disability advocates ensure that the voice of the person with a disability is heard and is involved in the decision-making in all areas of their life. In this program you will learn • How disability advocacy fits into a human rights framework • The basics of discrimination law • How people with little or no decision-making capacity are protected by law • How advocates use the complaints bodies operating in Victoria to ensure the rights of people with disability are upheld • What skills and knowledge an effective disability advocate uses • How to identify and respond to incidents of abuse and neglect • How to apply advocacy practice An Introduction to Disability Advocacy – Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU)(https://www.daru.org.au/course/induction-for-advocates) This course is part of a series provided by the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU). DARU is pleased to provide free online training. Their courses are primarily targeted to disability advocates, however everyone is welcome to learn from them. The main aim of their training is to provide skills, knowledge and resources that promote a human rights approach to people working with people with disability. Restrictive practices and advocacy About this course This short course provides an overview of restrictive practices in Australia. The course covers what restrictive practices are, the effect and harm it has on people with disability and some tips on how to advocate to protect the rights for people with disability. The content is based on an Advocacy Sector Conversation forum session on restrictive practices presented by Disability Advocate Julie Phillips in 2021. Restrictive Practices and Advocacy – Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU)(https://www.daru.org.au/course/restrictive-practices-and-advocacy) This course is part of a series provided by the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU). DARU is pleased to provide free online training. Their courses are primarily targeted to disability advocates, however everyone is welcome to learn from them. The main aim of their training is to provide skills, knowledge and resources that promote a human rights approach to people working with people with disability. Disability advocacy and the NDIS About this course In this short course you will learn about how the role of disability advocacy intersects with a Participants NDIS journey, and how this role differs from those of Local Area Coordinators and Support Coordinators. After completing this course, you will have a better understanding of: • The different roles in the NDIS and what they are responsible for. • How the roles are funded. • What areas of the NDIS are putting extra pressure and stress on Disability Advocates. • How to pushback and manage scenarios where advocates are asked to do things that are not their responsibility. • What disability advocates do and do not do with regards to the NDIS. Disability Advocacy and the NDIS – Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU)(https://www.daru.org.au/course/disability-advocacy-and-the-ndis) This course is part of a series provided by the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU). DARU is pleased to provide free online training. Their courses are primarily targeted to disability advocates, however everyone is welcome to learn from them. The main aim of their training is to provide skills, knowledge and resources that promote a human rights approach to people working with people with disability. Systemic Advocacy About this course Systemic advocacy is all about creating positive change for many people. This course is all about ways that we can create this positive change for people with disability. Not just one on one individual change but change to systems and processes that can have a profound and positive effect for many people. On completing this course, learners will know: • What is systemic advocacy and why do we do it. • How to break down systemic problems, and developing tangible asks to solve that problem. • Understanding who “targets” are, who are the people that influence them, and how to reach them. • An understanding of parliamentary and government processes. • How to develop effective advocacy activities and tactics that can create change. Systemic Advocacy – Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU)(https://www.daru.org.au/course/systemic-advocacy) This course is part of a series provided by the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU). DARU is pleased to provide free online training. Their courses are primarily targeted to disability advocates, however everyone is welcome to learn from them. The main aim of their training is to provide skills, knowledge and resources that promote a human rights approach to people working with people with disability. Ableism: What it is and what we can do about it About this course People with disability continue to experience significant barriers to social inclusion, equal opportunity in education and employment, discrimination in health and housing, and lack of financial security. This is despite reforms and legislation to protect against these unfair outcomes. It’s the attitudinal and systemic discrimination that legislation can’t protect against. These are the barriers that people with disability fight against every day. It’s called ableism. In this course we’ll look at ableism in Australia, why it happens and what needs to change. On completing this course, learners will have an understanding of: • Ableism in Australia, • Where disability prejudice comes from, • What ableism looks like in the community, and • How to take a stand against ableism. Ableism: What it is and what we can do about it – Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU)(https://www.daru.org.au/course/ableism) This course is part of a series provided by the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU). DARU is pleased to provide free online training. Their courses are primarily targeted to disability advocates, however everyone is welcome to learn from them. The main aim of their training is to provide skills, knowledge and resources that promote a human rights approach to people working with people with disability. Human rights model of disability About this course The concept that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights is not new. However, it has taken time for that concept to translate to how we treat and include people with disability in everyday life. In this course we will: • Explain the concept of human rights • Introduce the human rights model of disability and how it advances the rights of people with disability • Explain how the human rights model builds on and extends the social model of disability • Explain some of the key differences between the human rights model and the social model of disability • Explain why the medical and charitable models of disability are not consistent with human rights principles. Human Rights model of disability – Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU)(https://www.daru.org.au/course/human-rights-model-of-disability) This course is part of a series provided by the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU). DARU is pleased to provide free online training. Their courses are primarily targeted to disability advocates, however everyone is welcome to learn from them. The main aim of their training is to provide skills, knowledge and resources that promote a human rights approach to people working with people with disability How to be disability inclusive About this course Disability awareness is generally low in the broader community. Have you ever found yourself not making the effort to connect out of fear of saying or doing the wrong thing? Well, it’s just this that makes people with disability feel invisible and excluded. Knowing how to include people with disability to participate in an ordinary Australian life is something everyone can do to create positive change – whether this be in your workplace, at school, in your local community, or when developing policy and communications. It really is as easy as raising your disability awareness. So let’s get going on learning how to start making a more accessible world for everyone. By the end of the course, you will be able to: • Understand what inclusion means to people with disability • Understand what disability etiquette is and how to meet, write and talk about people with disability. • Know how to be inclusive for people with disability in different work and social settings • Be able to identify exclusionary practice and policy or finding ways to break down barriers Note: The tips and examples provided in this course are not expert advice and should be treated as a guide for awareness raising only. For more specific expert information, contact the relevant disability specific agency. Your Sussex Street Community Law Service IDAS advocate may be able to help. How to be disability inclusive – Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU)(https://www.daru.org.au/course/how-to-be-disability-inclusive) This course is part of a series provided by the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU). DARU is pleased to provide free online training. Their courses are primarily targeted to disability advocates, however everyone is welcome to learn from them. The main aim of their training is to provide skills, knowledge and resources that promote a human rights approach to people working with people with disability. Advocacy at the intersections – Working alongside LGBTIQA+ people with disabilities About this course Welcome to Advocacy at the Intersection course. In this course you will learn how to be inclusive and advocate for LGBTIQA+ people with a disability. Advocacy at the Intersections – Working alongside LGBTIQA+ people with disabilities – Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU)(https://www.daru.org.au/course/advocacy-at-the-intersections) This course is part of a series provided by the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU). DARU is pleased to provide free online training. Their courses are primarily targeted to disability advocates, however everyone is welcome to learn from them. 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為所有西澳大利亞人提供法律諮詢和殘疾宣傳 Supporting people with family law and civil law problems 建議和倡導 歡迎來到蘇塞克斯街社區法律服務 歡迎來到 SSCLS。很高興向您介紹我們的非營利非政府社區組織，自 1978 年以來，該組織為社區中的低收入人群提供負責任、非判斷性和有效的法律和社會服務。 我們很高興和興奮您加入我們，我們相信您會喜歡我們所做的寶貴工作以及您將在蘇塞克斯街獲得的體驗。 Speak with us About our Night Legal Service Night Legal Service Family Law Civil Law Can I see a lawyer outside of business hours? Yes. Sussex Street is very fortunate to have the support of many volunteer solicitors, who contribute to the success of the Night Legal Service. Free and confidential legal advice is given in 30-minute appointments on Monday and Thursday evenings. The advice covers civil and family matters including • Divorce and separation • Care and protection of children • Domestic violence restraining orders • Motor vehicle accidents • Property damage • Negligence • Neighbour disputes • Property settlements How can I make an appointment? To discuss your concerns with one of our Night Legal Service Solicitors, you will need to make a 30-min appointment. Bring in any letters, documents or notes about the matter to your appointment. To make an appointment call (08) 6253 9500 Monday to Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm For other ways to get in touch, visit our contact us (https://www.sscls.org/contact-us)page. Who funds this service? This service is funded by the Public Purposes Trust administered by The Law Society of WA. Other services that might assist you: Civil Law Financial Counselling and Wellbeing Family Law Case studies and news from our Night Legal Service: 此語言尚未有已發佈之文章 文章發佈後將於此處顯示。 To find out more about how we can support you, click the button below to go to our contact us page. Contact us This service is funded by The Law Society of Western Australia Public Purposes Trust.

為所有西澳大利亞人提供法律諮詢和殘疾宣傳 Our Duty Lawyer Service is based at the Perth Magistrates Court. 建議和倡導 歡迎來到蘇塞克斯街社區法律服務 歡迎來到 SSCLS。很高興向您介紹我們的非營利非政府社區組織，自 1978 年以來，該組織為社區中的低收入人群提供負責任、非判斷性和有效的法律和社會服務。 我們很高興和興奮您加入我們，我們相信您會喜歡我們所做的寶貴工作以及您將在蘇塞克斯街獲得的體驗。 Speak with us About our Duty Lawyer Service Duty Lawyer What can a duty lawyer do for me? A duty lawyer can assist you on the day of your court appearance and help you to • understand your legal options • explore what steps to take next • understand what to expect when you go into court • access other legal services that may help you • prepare court documents. In some cases, the duty lawyer may be able to appear in court and negotiate on your behalf, however they cannot represent you at trial. The assistance that can be provided to you will depend on circumstances, such as the urgency of your situation and the needs of other people in the court on the day. What court is the Sussex Street duty lawyer based at? Our duty lawyer service is for matters appearing in the Perth Magistrates Court. Can I book an appointment with the duty lawyer? No, you cannot make an appointment with a duty lawyer. This is due to the duty lawyer assisting multiple people in court on the day. How much assistance you can receive, will depend on the urgency of your matter, how many other people require assistance from the duty lawyer and how much other assistance may be available to you. How do I contact the duty lawyer? Our duty lawyer is available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and is based on level 5 of the Perth Magistrates Court. Enquiries can be made at the Court Welfare office on Level 4 of the Perth Magistrates Court building before 11 am. The Perth Magistrates Court is located at Central Law Courts 501 Hay St, Perth WA 6000 Are duty lawyer services available in other courts? Yes, some courts have duty lawyer services in place. You can contact the court prior to your court date to find out if the duty lawyer service is available. Can I contact you to find out more? Yes, feel free contact us to find out more. Call (08) 6253 9500 Monday to Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm For other ways to get in touch, visit out contact us page.(https://www.sscls.org/contact-us) Other services that might assist you: RESTORE 'Shuttle' Conferencing Service Family Law To find out more about how we can support you, click the button below to go to our contact us page. Contact us This service is funded by the Attorney-General's Department.

為所有西澳大利亞人提供法律諮詢和殘疾宣傳 Legal advice, information and referral services 建議和倡導 歡迎來到蘇塞克斯街社區法律服務 Family Law For legal problems involving children and limited property settlement. Civil Law For legal problems affecting you as a private individual. Minor Criminal Law Advice on traffic offences, minor (summary) criminal charges and pleas in mitigation Disability Discrimination Information ,advice, negotiation and limited representation for you, if you believe you've been discriminated against due to your disability Welfare Rights Assisting people, who are having problems with Human Services matters Night Legal Service Civil and Family Law legal advice on Monday and Thursday evenings Duty Lawyer Service Assistance at the Perth Magistrate Court RESTORE | Respondent Restraining Order Services Initial advice when responding to FVROs and VRO's. 'Shuttle' Conferencing Service Advice and Representation at Conference for Respondents resolving Family Violence Restraining Orders (FVROs) To find out more about how we can help you, click the button below to contact us. Contact us Close

為所有西澳大利亞人提供法律諮詢和殘疾宣傳 Non-Legal Advocacy, Financial Counselling and Financial Wellbeing 建議和倡導 歡迎來到蘇塞克斯街社區法律服務 Disability Advocacy for people who need individual disability advocacy support NDIS Appeals for people, who need assistance appealing an NDIS decision. Financial Counselling for people, who are experiencing financial problems and need advocacy and financial counselling Financial Wellbeing includes training, information and referrals to help you better understand and manage your money Tenant Advocacy assists people, who have residential tenancy problems. Disability Royal Commission Advocacy helps you tell your story to the Disability Royal Commission. To find out more about how we can help you, click the button below to contact us. Contact us Close

為所有西澳大利亞人提供法律諮詢和殘疾宣傳 建議和倡導 歡迎來到 SSCLS。很高興向您介紹我們的非營利非政府社區組織，自 1978 年以來，該組織為社區中的低收入人群提供負責任、非判斷性和有效的法律和社會服務。 我們很高興和興奮您加入我們，我們相信您會喜歡我們所做的寶貴工作以及您將在蘇塞克斯街獲得的體驗。

為所有西澳大利亞人提供法律諮詢和殘疾宣傳 Publications help our community develop skills, capabilities and understanding. 建議和倡導 歡迎來到蘇塞克斯街社區法律服務 歡迎來到 SSCLS。很高興向您介紹我們的非營利非政府社區組織，自 1978 年以來，該組織為社區中的低收入人群提供負責任、非判斷性和有效的法律和社會服務。 我們很高興和興奮您加入我們，我們相信您會喜歡我們所做的寶貴工作以及您將在蘇塞克斯街獲得的體驗。 Speak with us