0:04	Canberra Community Law is a safe place for anyone in the
0:07	community suffering hardship and seeking free & confidential legal advice
0:13	We acknowledge and celebrate the First Australians on whose traditional lands we work
0:18	and we pay our respects to the elders of the Ngunnawal people past and present
0:24	We provide legal help with housing
0:26	disability discrimination social security
0:29	and homelessness Danny was receiving Youth Allowance to study
0:35	IT at TAFE but halfway through his course he became extremely
0:39	ill Danny tried really hard to keep up his studies
0:43	but ultimately he didn’t complete all his subjects and ended up with
0:47	a Centrelink debt A friend advised Danny to Call Canberra Community
0:52	Law’s advice line on 6218 7977
0:55	Canberra Community Law lodged an appeal with Centrelink
1:01	and Danny’s entire debt was wiped Leslie lives in a Housing ACT flat
1:08	She moved there to take care of her Nephew after his mother passed away
1:13	They live on a low income Stressed & overwhelmed Leslie ignored the
1:18	letters piling up until one day she received a hearing notice
1:22	from the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal about
1:26	a possible eviction Terrified, Leslie called Canberra Community
1:31	Law A Solicitor went to the tribunal with Leslie
1:34	and argued that she should not be evicted The Tribunal decided that she would be allowed
1:41	to stay in her home. Luke has been working for the same government department for 8 years
1:46	He has a hearing and mobility disability
1:51	Luke’s work had always been pretty accommodating giving him a workspace close to the elevator
1:58	Then a new supervisor started scheduling meetings with little notice
2:04	And moved his desk to another part of the building
2:08	Luke became incredibly distressed and took a leave of absence
2:14	Canberra Community Law lodged a disability discrimination claim
2:18	Luke’s employer agreed on a return to work plan
2:22	Now they arrange remote captioning for meetings Allow him to take regular breaks
2:29	And relocated his work station Leila borrowed a friend’s car to flee her
2:37	violent partner She was pulled over by the police for driving
2:41	unlicensed Turns out her partner had racked up
2:45	numerous fines driving Leila’s car Leila’s refuge helped her to contact Street
2:51	Law who agreed to come out to see her
2:54	Street Law helped Leila prove that her ex-partner incurred all the fines
3:00	Street Law explained Leila’s circumstance to the court
3:04	and the court agreed on a non-conviction order Leila’s license is reinstated
3:11	Canberra Community Law also has a Night Time Legal Advice Service
3:16	to advise you on issues not covered by our daytime services
3:20	The service operates 6 pm to 8 pm every Tuesday night
3:25	If you think we can help please call us or visit our website
3:30	www.canberracommunitylaw.org.au