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16 Days of Activism: Want to DO something? Listen to this.

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000

This podcast has so many things that you can do, that will make a difference for women.

Through real stories and practical strategies, this podcast reveals what family violence, family law, and sexual harassment look like from the inside—so you can spot the signs, find the right words, and understand the systems behind them.

Over three seasons, you’ll hear from people who’ve lived through it and experts who work in the thick of it. Each episode provides insights and tools to help you make informed decisions and offer meaningful support, whether it’s noticing when something’s off, knowing what to say, or seeing the bigger picture.

This trailer gives you an idea of what you'll hear, but we'd love for you to dive in deep.

Whether it's during the 16 Days of Activism campaign - or anytime - listen, learn and share this podcast and help create safer communities for women.

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SHOW NOTES: Services available for support

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can call the 1800 service from anywhere in Tasmania, and the call will not be displayed on your telephone bill. All calls are completely confidential. Visit www.womenslegaltas.org.au or call 1800 682 468

You can find contact details for the women's legal service in your area here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_us

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service in your state or territory here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/

Launceston Community Legal Centre

This service provides free legal advice for people in the North East of Tasmania (63 phone region). The solicitors will be able to give you information on your legal issue and advise you as to what your next steps should be in relation to that issue

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one-off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Law Society of Tasmania ‘Find a Lawyer’ function:

Search by firm, and then limit the search to ‘workplace relations’ specialisation.

OTHER SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania1800 697 877

Provides 24/7 support, information and counselling in Southern Tasmania to males and females of all ages who been victim of recent rape or sexual assault or sexually abused at any time of their lives.

Laurel House Sexual Assault Support (Launceston, Devonport, Burnie)

Laurel House can help with:

Medical and Forensic Help
Medical Care
Reporting to Police
24/7 Support
Counselling

Contact 1800 MY SUPPORT (1800 697 877)

Family Violence Response & Referral Line1800 633 937

Provides 24/7, including public holidays, information and referral service by which callers are able to access the full range of response, counselling, information and other support services provided by Safe at Home.

Engender EqualityEngender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090Launceston - 0428 162 216North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Australian Human Rights Commission:

https://humanrights.gov.au/complaints/complaint-guides/information-people-making-complaints/complaints-under-sex-discrimination-act

1300 369 711

Fair Work Commission Workplace Advice Service:

https://www.fwc.gov.au/apply-or-lodge/legal-help-and-representation/legal-advice-workplace-advice-service

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/bullying-sexual-harassment-and-discrimination-at-work/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace

1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732

24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline 13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number that can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State. Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

Safe Work Australia

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/search?search=sexual+harassment

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does gender play into it? S3 E6

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +1000

In the final episode of our third season, we talk about all the ways that our gender impacts the way we’re treated at work. Penny tries to work out whether a person’s gender changes the way we feel about the way they behave and if it influences the way we react. We’ll hear how we can impact change from both top-down and bottom-up?

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SHOW NOTES

USEFUL LINKS:

Fact sheet on sexual harassment at work – Women’s Legal Service Tasmania:
Workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/workplace-sexual-harassment
Preventing workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/preventing-workplace-sexual-harassment-guide
Ending workplace sexual harassment: A resource for small, medium and large employers – Australian Human Rights Commission:
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/publications/ending-workplace-sexual-harassment-resource-small-medium
The impacts of sexual harassment Infographic – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/impacts-sexual-harassment-infographic

Scroll down for helpful contact details for individual legal, support and training options.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the women's legal service in your area here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_us

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service in your state or territory here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one-off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Law Society of Tasmania ‘Find a Lawyer’ function:

Search by firm, and then limit the search to ‘workplace relations’ specialisation.

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Australian Human Rights Commission:

https://humanrights.gov.au/complaints/complaint-guides/information-people-making-complaints/complaints-under-sex-discrimination-act

1300 369 711

Fair Work Commission Workplace Advice Service:

https://www.fwc.gov.au/apply-or-lodge/legal-help-and-representation/legal-advice-workplace-advice-service

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/bullying-sexual-harassment-and-discrimination-at-work/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace

SUPPORT AND TRAINING SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

Advice and Training:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

Information and education:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Provides 24/7 support, information and counselling in Southern Tasmania to males and females of all ages who have been victims of recent rape or sexual assault or sexually abused at any time of their lives.

SASS also provides a number of training options for schools, workplaces and communities: https://www.sass.org.au/training

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Engender Equality also provides training and education services:

https://engenderequality.org.au/services/education-training

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

Laurel House Sexual Assault Support (Launceston, Devonport, Burnie)

Laurel House can help with:

Medical and Forensic Help
Medical Care
Reporting to Police
24/7 Support
Counselling

Contact 1800 MY SUPPORT (1800 697 877)

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number that can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

Safe Work Australia

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/search?search=sexual+harassment

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS: What do we need to know to speak up safely? S3 E5.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +1000

In this BONUS episode, we talk about the real risk of defamation and what we need to consider before we speak up about experiences of sexual harassment or sexual assault. Penny gets help to unpack the law of defamation and discovers it’s a fine balance between encouraging people to speak up about their experiences while also keeping them safe. You’ll get some tips on how to speak up safely and some safe ways to hear and learn from real experiences.

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SHOW NOTES

USEFUL LINKS:

Fact sheet on sexual harassment at work – Women’s Legal Service Tasmania:
Workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/workplace-sexual-harassment
Preventing workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/preventing-workplace-sexual-harassment-guide
Ending workplace sexual harassment: A resource for small, medium and large employers – Australian Human Rights Commission:
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/publications/ending-workplace-sexual-harassment-resource-small-medium
The impacts of sexual harassment Infographic – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/impacts-sexual-harassment-infographic

Scroll down for helpful contact details for individual legal, support and training options.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the women's legal service in your area here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_us

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service in your state or territory here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one-off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Law Society of Tasmania ‘Find a Lawyer’ function:

Search by firm, and then limit the search to ‘workplace relations’ specialisation.

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Australian Human Rights Commission:

https://humanrights.gov.au/complaints/complaint-guides/information-people-making-complaints/complaints-under-sex-discrimination-act

1300 369 711

Fair Work Commission Workplace Advice Service:

https://www.fwc.gov.au/apply-or-lodge/legal-help-and-representation/legal-advice-workplace-advice-service

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/bullying-sexual-harassment-and-discrimination-at-work/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace

SUPPORT AND TRAINING SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

Advice and Training:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

Information and education:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

SASS also provides a number of training options for schools, workplaces and communities: https://www.sass.org.au/training

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Engender Equality also provides training and education services:

https://engenderequality.org.au/services/education-training

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

Laurel House Sexual Assault Support (Launceston, Devonport, Burnie)

Laurel House can help with:

Medical and Forensic Help
Medical Care
Reporting to Police
24/7 Support
Counselling

Contact 1800 MY SUPPORT (1800 697 877)

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number that can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

Safe Work Australia

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/search?search=sexual+harassment

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we willing to have the awkward conversation? S3 E4

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +1000

In episode four we move from reactive processes to prevention as we prepare to have the necessary awkward conversations that come with calling-out bad behaviour. We’ll hear real examples of what can happen when we call out disrespectful behaviour and get some practical tips for doing it well. Plus, we learn how to be good listeners to make sure we can have disclosure conversations that are useful.

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SHOW NOTES

USEFUL LINKS:

Fact sheet on sexual harassment at work – Women’s Legal Service Tasmania:
Workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/workplace-sexual-harassment
Preventing workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/preventing-workplace-sexual-harassment-guide
Ending workplace sexual harassment: A resource for small, medium and large employers – Australian Human Rights Commission:
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/publications/ending-workplace-sexual-harassment-resource-small-medium
The impacts of sexual harassment Infographic – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/impacts-sexual-harassment-infographic

Scroll down for helpful contact details for individual legal, support and training options.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the women's legal service in your area here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_us

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service in your state or territory here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one-off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Law Society of Tasmania ‘Find a Lawyer’ function:

Search by firm, and then limit the search to ‘workplace relations’ specialisation.

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Australian Human Rights Commission:

https://humanrights.gov.au/complaints/complaint-guides/information-people-making-complaints/complaints-under-sex-discrimination-act

1300 369 711

Fair Work Commission Workplace Advice Service:

https://www.fwc.gov.au/apply-or-lodge/legal-help-and-representation/legal-advice-workplace-advice-service

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/bullying-sexual-harassment-and-discrimination-at-work/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace

SUPPORT AND TRAINING SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

Advice and Training:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

Information and education:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

SASS also provides a number of training options for schools, workplaces and communities: https://www.sass.org.au/training

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Engender Equality also provides training and education services:

https://engenderequality.org.au/services/education-training

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

Laurel House Sexual Assault Support (Launceston, Devonport, Burnie)

Laurel House can help with:

Medical and Forensic Help
Medical Care
Reporting to Police
24/7 Support
Counselling

Contact 1800 MY SUPPORT (1800 697 877)

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number that can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

Safe Work Australia

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/search?search=sexual+harassment

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to take notice of the consequences of doing the wrong thing. S3 E3

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +1000

We know sexual harassment is common, yet most of us will never hear about the consequences for people or organisations who have done the wrong thing. In episode three Penny finds out what the real costs are for people or organisations who are caught. You’ll hear about the personal, professional, emotional, and financial implications while learning the legal options for those wanting to take action.

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SHOW NOTES

USEFUL LINKS:

Fact sheet on sexual harassment at work – Women’s Legal Service Tasmania:
Workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/workplace-sexual-harassment
Preventing workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/preventing-workplace-sexual-harassment-guide
Ending workplace sexual harassment: A resource for small, medium and large employers – Australian Human Rights Commission:
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/publications/ending-workplace-sexual-harassment-resource-small-medium
The impacts of sexual harassment Infographic – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/impacts-sexual-harassment-infographic

Scroll down for helpful contact details for individual legal, support and training options.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the women's legal service in your area here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_us

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service in your state or territory here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one-off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Law Society of Tasmania ‘Find a Lawyer’ function:

Search by firm, and then limit the search to ‘workplace relations’ specialisation.

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Australian Human Rights Commission:

https://humanrights.gov.au/complaints/complaint-guides/information-people-making-complaints/complaints-under-sex-discrimination-act

1300 369 711

Fair Work Commission Workplace Advice Service:

https://www.fwc.gov.au/apply-or-lodge/legal-help-and-representation/legal-advice-workplace-advice-service

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/bullying-sexual-harassment-and-discrimination-at-work/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace

SUPPORT AND TRAINING SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

Advice and Training:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

Information and education:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

SASS also provides a number of training options for schools, workplaces and communities: https://www.sass.org.au/training

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Engender Equality also provides training and education services:

https://engenderequality.org.au/services/education-training

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

Laurel House Sexual Assault Support (Launceston, Devonport, Burnie)

Laurel House can help with:

Medical and Forensic Help
Medical Care
Reporting to Police
24/7 Support
Counselling

Contact 1800 MY SUPPORT (1800 697 877)

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number that can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

Safe Work Australia

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/search?search=sexual+harassment

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting past the barriers to reporting sexual harassment. S3 E2

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +1000

Even though the law clearly states that sexual harassment is illegal, many barriers stop people from reporting it. In episode two Penny Terry gets real examples of the historical baggage that comes with reporting sexual harassment and gets some practical tips for creating policies and processes that work.

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SHOW NOTES

USEFUL LINKS:

Fact sheet on sexual harassment at work – Women’s Legal Service Tasmania:
Workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/workplace-sexual-harassment
Preventing workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/preventing-workplace-sexual-harassment-guide
Ending workplace sexual harassment: A resource for small, medium and large employers – Australian Human Rights Commission:
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/publications/ending-workplace-sexual-harassment-resource-small-medium
The impacts of sexual harassment Infographic – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/impacts-sexual-harassment-infographic

Scroll down for helpful contact details for individual legal, support and training options.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the women's legal service in your area here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_us

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service in your state or territory here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one-off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Law Society of Tasmania ‘Find a Lawyer’ function:

Search by firm, and then limit the search to ‘workplace relations’ specialisation.

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Australian Human Rights Commission:

https://humanrights.gov.au/complaints/complaint-guides/information-people-making-complaints/complaints-under-sex-discrimination-act

1300 369 711

Fair Work Commission Workplace Advice Service:

https://www.fwc.gov.au/apply-or-lodge/legal-help-and-representation/legal-advice-workplace-advice-service

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/bullying-sexual-harassment-and-discrimination-at-work/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace

SUPPORT AND TRAINING SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

Advice and Training:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

Information and education:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

SASS also provides a number of training options for schools, workplaces and communities: https://www.sass.org.au/training

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Engender Equality also provides training and education services:

https://engenderequality.org.au/services/education-training

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

Laurel House Sexual Assault Support (Launceston, Devonport, Burnie)

Laurel House can help with:

Medical and Forensic Help
Medical Care
Reporting to Police
24/7 Support
Counselling

Contact 1800 MY SUPPORT (1800 697 877)

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number that can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

Safe Work Australia

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/search?search=sexual+harassment

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is sexual harassment REALLY illegal? S3 E1

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +1000

Do you know what is or isn’t sexual harassment? In our first episode of season three, expect to hear many different examples as we start to understand the law and why sometimes sexual harassment might not ‘feel’ illegal. Penny talks with women who’ve experienced sexual harassment, with lawyers and with advocates as she attempts to understand the grey areas, the tips, and the ‘subjective test’.

____________

SHOW NOTES

USEFUL LINKS:

Fact sheet on sexual harassment at work – Women’s Legal Service Tasmania:
Workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/workplace-sexual-harassment
Preventing workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/preventing-workplace-sexual-harassment-guide
Ending workplace sexual harassment: A resource for small, medium and large employers – Australian Human Rights Commission:
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/publications/ending-workplace-sexual-harassment-resource-small-medium
The impacts of sexual harassment Infographic – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/impacts-sexual-harassment-infographic

Scroll down for helpful contact details for individual legal, support and training options.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the women's legal service in your area here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_us

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service in your state or territory here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one-off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Law Society of Tasmania ‘Find a Lawyer’ function:

Search by firm, and then limit the search to ‘workplace relations’ specialisation.

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Australian Human Rights Commission:

https://humanrights.gov.au/complaints/complaint-guides/information-people-making-complaints/complaints-under-sex-discrimination-act

1300 369 711

Fair Work Commission Workplace Advice Service:

https://www.fwc.gov.au/apply-or-lodge/legal-help-and-representation/legal-advice-workplace-advice-service

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/bullying-sexual-harassment-and-discrimination-at-work/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace

SUPPORT AND TRAINING SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

Advice and Training:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

Information and education:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

SASS also provides a number of training options for schools, workplaces and communities: https://www.sass.org.au/training

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Engender Equality also provides training and education services:

https://engenderequality.org.au/services/education-training

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

Laurel House Sexual Assault Support (Launceston, Devonport, Burnie)

Laurel House can help with:

Medical and Forensic Help
Medical Care
Reporting to Police
24/7 Support
Counselling

Contact 1800 MY SUPPORT (1800 697 877)

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number that can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

Safe Work Australia

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/search?search=sexual+harassment

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season Three coming!

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +1000

Could you confidently say what sort of behaviour is or isn’t sexual harassment? Is it touching? Innuendo? Banter? What about an email? Plus, would you do anything about it? Yeah, it’s tricky. That’s why Rule of Thumb is coming back for Season Three – so we can all better understand the law, the stories, the impacts, the consequences, the systems, and the solutions. Penny Terry brings you stories from women who’ve been through it, lawyers who work on the cases, and ideas from a whole list of others who are keen to see change happen quickly.

____________

SHOW NOTES

USEFUL LINKS:

Fact sheet on sexual harassment at work – Women’s Legal Service Tasmania:
Workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/workplace-sexual-harassment
Preventing workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/preventing-workplace-sexual-harassment-guide
Ending workplace sexual harassment: A resource for small, medium and large employers – Australian Human Rights Commission:
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/publications/ending-workplace-sexual-harassment-resource-small-medium
The impacts of sexual harassment Infographic – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/impacts-sexual-harassment-infographic

Scroll down for helpful contact details for individual legal, support and training options.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the women's legal service in your area here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_us

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service in your state or territory here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one-off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Law Society of Tasmania ‘Find a Lawyer’ function:

Search by firm, and then limit the search to ‘workplace relations’ specialisation.

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Australian Human Rights Commission:

https://humanrights.gov.au/complaints/complaint-guides/information-people-making-complaints/complaints-under-sex-discrimination-act

1300 369 711

Fair Work Commission Workplace Advice Service:

https://www.fwc.gov.au/apply-or-lodge/legal-help-and-representation/legal-advice-workplace-advice-service

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/bullying-sexual-harassment-and-discrimination-at-work/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace

SUPPORT AND TRAINING SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

Advice and Training:

1300 559 112

http://www.tcci.com.au/Home

Equal Opportunity Tasmania:

Information and education:

1300 305 062

https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/html_version/sexual_harassment

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

SASS also provides a number of training options for schools, workplaces and communities: https://www.sass.org.au/training

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Engender Equality also provides training and education services:

https://engenderequality.org.au/services/education-training

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

Laurel House Sexual Assault Support (Launceston, Devonport, Burnie)

Laurel House can help with:

Medical and Forensic Help
Medical Care
Reporting to Police
24/7 Support
Counselling

Contact 1800 MY SUPPORT (1800 697 877)

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number that can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

Safe Work Australia

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/search?search=sexual+harassment

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why you may not notice or call out physical abuse. S2 E8

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:30:00 +1000

We think that we’d notice if there was physical violence in a relationship and say something don’t we? In the final episodes of Season 2 of Rule of Thumb we learn that there is lot about the physical abuse that we might not see. Most people have long understood that physical violence is never ok, and have perhaps thought family violence was only about physical abuse. Yet, many people still won’t notice the signs or know what to do to check in with someone who may be experiencing physical abuse or call out this behaviour. In this episode we hear women, their lawyers and counsellors describe the physical abuse experienced by women. This episode is tough going, but in listening we get a much better understanding of what we can all do to take effective bystander action on family violence.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are people 'stalked' in 2021? S2 E7

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:30:00 +1000

To be ‘followed’ means many things in 2021 that means you need to look much further than over your shoulder. In episode seven of Rule of Thumb we learn about the multiple way in which someone experiencing family violence can be monitored and tracked by their abusive partner and the multiple ways that will impact their lives. We’ll learn that some things are easy to miss unless we know where to look and what to look for, and we’ll learn what steps we can start to take that will help people who are experiencing stalking and technological abuse.

SHOW NOTES and LINKS:

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for family violence support services and individual legal advice and links to resources.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_uswomen's legal service in your area

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/Legal Aid service in your state or territory here

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Laurel House Sexual Assault Support Service North and North West Tasmania

Northern Tasmania: (03) 6334 2740

North West Tasmania: (03) 6431 9711

After Hours Crisis Support Statewide: 1800 MYSUPPORT (1800 697 877)

Laurel House provides a range of different services to survivors and support people, including face-to-face and phone counselling, a 24-hour crisis service and outreach to rural areas.

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

Deborah Thomson

Author of Whose Life Is It Anyway? Recognising and Surviving Domestic Violence

https://www.booktopia.com.au/whose-life-is-it-anyway--deborah-thomson/book/9780648150862.html

http://www.gethelpwithdomesticviolence.com/books.html

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listening for threats and looking for damage to property S2 E6

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:30:00 +1000

There are all sorts of ways to create fear. In this episode we’ll hear about some of the common ways people are controlled by fear in abusive relationships; those that have physical signs, such as damaging someone’s property, and those that don’t like threats. You’ll hear women, lawyers and counsellors describe some of those thing that we perhaps already think of when we think of family violence, but it’s the descriptions of those things we don’t think about enough that really help us understand how complex and powerful fear can be. Plus, we start to tune-in our eyes and ears so we don’t walk past a broken window or dismiss a threat without defusing, checking in, calling out or reporting the behaviour.

SHOW NOTES and LINKS:

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for family violence support services and individual legal advice and links to resources.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_uswomen's legal service in your area

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/Legal Aid service in your state or territory here

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Laurel House Sexual Assault Support Service North and North West Tasmania

Northern Tasmania: (03) 6334 2740

North West Tasmania: (03) 6431 9711

After Hours Crisis Support Statewide: 1800 MYSUPPORT (1800 697 877)

Laurel House provides a range of different services to survivors and support people, including face-to-face and phone counselling, a 24-hour crisis service and outreach to rural areas.

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

Deborah Thomson

Author of Whose Life Is It Anyway? Recognising and Surviving Domestic Violence

https://www.booktopia.com.au/whose-life-is-it-anyway--deborah-thomson/book/9780648150862.html

http://www.gethelpwithdomesticviolence.com/books.html

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is cultural or spiritual abuse family violence? S2 E5

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:30:00 +1000

Could someone control what you believe? In this episode you’ll hear that degrading or trying to control a person’s cultural practices and spiritual beliefs is not uncommon in family violence situations. We start to realise how many different ways this type of abuse can happen daily, the impact it can have on the lives of others and why it might be easy to miss or tricky to ask questions about as a bystander.

SHOW NOTES and LINKS:

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for family violence support services and individual legal advice and links to resources.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_uswomen's legal service in your area

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/Legal Aid service in your state or territory here

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is sexual abuse? S2 E4

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +1000

This episode is especially tough to listen to. At the beginning you might start to think about ‘consent’ in a different way and reflect on the types of conversations you have about sex with different people in your life, from partners to friends. You’ll then hear what it’s like to experience a long-term sexually abusive relationship. It’s hard to listen to. You’ll hear how sex can be used as a form on control in many abusive relationships which can be both deeply confusing and deeply traumatic for those being controlled.

SHOW NOTES and LINKS:

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for family violence support services and individual legal advice and links to resources.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_uswomen's legal service in your area

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/Legal Aid service in your state or territory here

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Laurel House Sexual Assault Support Service North and North West Tasmania

Northern Tasmania: (03) 6334 2740

North West Tasmania: (03) 6431 9711

After Hours Crisis Support Statewide: 1800 MYSUPPORT (1800 697 877)

Laurel House provides a range of different services to survivors and support people, including face-to-face and phone counselling, a 24-hour crisis service and outreach to rural areas.

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

Deborah Thomson

Author of Whose Life Is It Anyway? Recognising and Surviving Domestic Violence

https://www.booktopia.com.au/whose-life-is-it-anyway--deborah-thomson/book/9780648150862.html

http://www.gethelpwithdomesticviolence.com/books.html

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we 'call out' financial abuse? S2 E3

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 03:34:00 +1000

It might feel like there is a fine line between the way many couples split the financial responsibilities in relationships and financial abuse. In this episode, we’ll come to understand that financial abuse is about intent and it is illegal. In episode three we’ll learn how to recognise if someone is being taken advantage of, or controlled financially and what being financially vulnerable looks like. It’ll be hard to not consider your own financial set up as you listen to this episode, and you’ll get some good things to have conversations about with your own partner, a lawyer, or your friends and family.

SHOW NOTES and LINKS:

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for family violence support services, individual legal advice and links to resources.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the women's legal service here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_usin your area

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/in your state or territory

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you witnessed controlling or emotionally abusive behaviour? S2 E2

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +1000

Most abusive relationships don’t start out that way but are a product of subtle changes over time that can leave women isolated, controlled, confused and frightened. In episode two you’ll come understand and recognise those subtle changes as women, men and experts relay their own experiences of coercive control and emotional abuse. You’ll get some words you can use to take bystander action and you’ll also get some things to think about when it comes to the ‘systems’ that also struggle to take effective action.

SHOW NOTES and LINKS:

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for family violence support services and individual legal advice and links to resources.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the women's legal service in your area here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_us

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service in your state or territory here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

Deborah Thomson

Author of Whose Life Is It Anyway? Recognising and Surviving Domestic Violence

https://www.booktopia.com.au/whose-life-is-it-anyway--deborah-thomson/book/9780648150862.html

http://www.gethelpwithdomesticviolence.com/books.html

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Am I a bystander to family violence? S2 E1

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:59:00 +1000

Most of us would hate to think that we allow family violence to happen, but most of us do. There are well documented reasons why we become bystanders and in our first episode of Season Two you’ll get the opportunity to hear how it happens and what you can do to go beyond a bystander and take real practical action that will help. In this episode Penny Terry speaks with women who have experienced family violence, along family violence experts and also men who reflect on the changes they’ve made in their own behaviours.

SHOW NOTES and LINKS:

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for family violence support services and individual legal advice and links to resources.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

You can find contact details for the women's legal service in your area here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_us

You can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:

https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service in your state or territory here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

Deborah Thomson

Author of Whose Life Is It Anyway? Recognising and Surviving Domestic Violence

https://www.booktopia.com.au/whose-life-is-it-anyway--deborah-thomson/book/9780648150862.html

http://www.gethelpwithdomesticviolence.com/books.html

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEASON TWO takes you beyond a bystander

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 23:47:00 +1000

If you feel helpless when you hear the statistics about intimate partner violence or aren't confident you'd recognise or know how to support someone experiencing family violence then get ready for Season Two of Rule of Thumb. Our second season is like a practical guide of things to notice, say and do every day that WILL reduce the prevalence of family violence. Over eight episodes you'll learn about the many different types of abuse, you’ll understand how we become bystanders (often unknowingly), and what we can do to notice and take effective bystander action, ultimately “training family violence” out of our communities. There will be parts of this season that will be uncomfortable to listen to because family violence is an uncomfortable problem that’s been kept hidden for too long.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The money stuff S1 E6

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:37:00 +1000

We established early on in this series that often women find themselves more financially vulnerable when they separate. This may affect their access to justice. In our final episode of season one of Rule of Thumb we start to think about real-life money situations; where the power over the finances sits in relationships and the impact that can have when women are looking for legal representation and trying to support their family. We learn pretty quickly that chances are we have no idea of the “goings on” with the money stuff in other relationships. Get ready to start wondering about your own financial (and family) situation and that of everyone you know.

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for individual legal advice and family violence support services.

Legal Advice:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Family Violence support services:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

This Women's Legal Service Tasmania Domestic Violence Unit project has been funded through the Australian Government's in response to rising family violence in our communities.Women's Safety Package

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting matters S1 E5

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:34:00 +1000

Most of this series had been uncomfortable and in an episode about parenting matters, including if there is family violence, you can expect the level of discomfort to go up. In episode Five of Rule of Thumb you’ll learn what the court is trying to work out in parenting matters and what you can expect about the process. Take a deep breath and listen in as we find out what ‘equal shared parental responsibility’, ‘best interests of the child’ and ‘maintaining a meaningful relationship with each parent’ means legally, and practically. You’ll hear stories about negotiating handover with an ex-partner, waiting in court for those orders to be handed down, keeping up communication with the co-parent and what you need to tell the court about your own parenting abilities. Plus we start to consider how the court defines ‘risk’ and whether that fits with community expectations.

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for individual legal advice and family violence support services.

Legal Advice:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Family Violence support services:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

This Women's Legal Service Tasmania Domestic Violence Unit project has been funded through the Australian Government's in response to rising family violence in our communities.Women's Safety Package

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Untangling property and your relationship status S1 E4

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:31:00 +1000

Who gets what when you split? Are you even in a relationship that the law cares about? You might be surprised. Relationships and how they are defined by the law can get complicated and untangling these complications may end up defining your life. In our fourth Episode of Rule of Thumb it’s impossible to not consider your own situation, relationships and what you ‘contribute’ to the household. We start to think about how societal norms effect who owns what, who earns what, who does what around the house and what that might mean for your ongoing wealth... and health. As we hear stories of women who remain ‘tangled‘ with men they are separated from, we start to think about how the legal process influences the decisions women make during proceedings, just so they can get ‘untangled’.

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for individual legal advice and family violence support services.

Legal Advice:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Family Violence support services:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

This Women's Legal Service Tasmania Domestic Violence Unit project has been funded through the Australian Government's in response to rising family violence in our communities.Women's Safety Package

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legal jargon S1 E3

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:24:00 +1000

Have you heard the term ‘legalise’? Yep, there is whole language that lawyers have spent years learning. Honestly, host Penny Terry thought an episode about the legal jargon could be a bit boring, but it turns out translating legal jargon lends itself to some really fascinating and massively useful conversations. In our third episode of Rule of Thumb you won’t just learn what words like ‘interim orders’, ‘first mention’ and ‘affidavit’ mean, you’ll learn what it’s like to sit in a meeting and hear people talking about you, your house and your kids in a language you don’t understand. Plus, we’ll hear about the often all-consuming process of pulling an affidavit together.

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for individual legal advice and family violence support services.

Legal Advice:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Family Violence support services:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

This Women's Legal Service Tasmania Domestic Violence Unit project has been funded through the Australian Government's in response to rising family violence in our communities.Women's Safety Package

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding the legal process S1 E2

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:20:00 +1000

Chances are you won’t have considered exactly HOW disputes are resolved through the legal system, well, unless you’ve had to. In our second episode of Rule of Thumb we hear women and lawyers talk about the different meetings, conversations, mediations, court dates and ‘jobs’ that need to happen in order to get an outcome. And importantly we get an understanding of all the other things that are happening in women’s lives while this is going on. You’ll hear why some people can find it a frustrating, unpredictable and lengthy process. As we hear these stories, we start to think about how the legal system is set up, and whether or not it has processes in place to provide appropriate and safe access to justice for everyone, particularly women who are in vulnerable situations.

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for individual legal advice and family violence support services.

Legal Advice:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Family Violence support services:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

This Women's Legal Service Tasmania Domestic Violence Unit project has been funded through the Australian Government's in response to rising family violence in our communities.Women's Safety Package

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting a lawyer S1 E1

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:11:00 +1000

While this might seem like the first step, often women have tried plenty of other things before they consider getting professional legal help. In our first episode of Rule of Thumb we hear stories from women, lawyers and counsellors who explain why it can be difficult for women to get the legal support they need, the practicalities of making that first call, and the key information you’re likely to find out early on. Importantly, we learn that even just a little legal advice can make a big difference… it can even make you walk differently.

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for individual legal advice and family violence support services.

Legal Advice:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Family Violence support services:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

This Women's Legal Service Tasmania Domestic Violence Unit project has been funded through the Australian Government's in response to rising family violence in our communities.Women's Safety Package

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INTRODUCING - Rule of Thumb

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 01:45:00 +1000

Get ready for a six-episode podcast that may make you uncomfortable but will definitely prepare you to get the best from the legal system we've got.

NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.

Scroll down for useful contact details for individual legal advice and family violence support services.

Legal Advice:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service - 1800 682 468

The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.

Legal Aid Tasmania

Everyone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.

Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611

Launceston Community Legal Centre

Visit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019

Hobart Community Legal Service

The Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.

Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500

North West Community Legal Centre

A free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720

Family Violence support services:

TASMANIA

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service

1800 608 122

9:00am to midnight Weekdays

4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.

Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania

1800 697 877

Family Violence Response & Referral Line

1800 633 937

Engender Equality

Engender Equality (formerly SHE) is a statewide Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that supports people affected by family violence. Engender Equality IS NOT a crisis service.

Hobart - (03) 6278 9090

Launceston - 0428 162 216

North West Tasmania - 0428 057 415

NATIONAL

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.

This Women's Legal Service Tasmania Domestic Violence Unit project has been funded through the Australian Government's in response to rising family violence in our communities.Women's Safety Package

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.