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Have you been involuntarily admitted to a hospital

All you have to do is tell a staff member that you want to be discharged. It is best to complete the attached Discharge Form below so that there is a record that the … See more

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URL: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ways-to-get-help/publications-and-resources/have-you-been-involuntarily-admitted-to-a-hospital

The new mental health legislation

WEBThe new mental health legislation – by Thomas Spohr Page 3 of 35 2 Introduction 1. When it commenced (on 27 March 2021), the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment …

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Health Justice Partnerships

WEBLegal Aid NSW has established a number of health justice partnerships with health and welfare agencies. These collaborations provide on-site legal assistance to vulnerable …

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Employment problems requests for medical information or …

WEBAll Legal Aid NSW publications are FREE. If you have any questions regarding your order or require further assistance please email [email protected]. This …

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Mental Health Advocacy Service

WEBThis page has information about the Mental Health Advocacy Service (MHAS), a statewide specialist service providing free legal information, advice and assistance about mental …

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Domestic Violence Unit

WEBThe Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) is a specialist state-wide team of lawyers, domestic violence case workers, mental health workers and financial counsellors who work …

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The council wants to condemn my home – what are my rights

WEB© Legal Aid NSW May 2022 What can the State Emergency Service (SES) do? The SES cannot make an order to condemn your property, but during an emergency they can:

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Enduring Guardianship

WEBAn Enduring Guardianship means that you choose another person, called a Guardian, to act as your decision maker if you lose the mental capacity to make decisions about your …

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Find a panel lawyer

WEBIn making its decision, Legal Aid NSW needs to apply certain policies and guidelines. You should check with your lawyer whether they will charge you for any work done before …

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Powers of Attorney

WEBA Power of Attorney is a legal document where you give a person the authority to manage your money and make financial decisions for you. If someone no longer has capacity to …

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Apply for legal aid

WEBIf you want legal information or advice, start with our team at LawAccess NSW. Click on 'Chat with us' or call 1300 888 529 between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding …

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What is a Section 14

WEBPDF version. If the police charge you with a crime, you might go to court. At court, the magistrate can make an order called a Section 14. A magistrate is a type of judge. A …

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Panels and compliance

WEBThe Private Lawyer Quality Standards Unit (PLQS) manages Legal Aid NSW panels, investigates complaints and monitors the delivery and quality of legal services provided …

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Disability Support Pension

WEBTo get Disability Support Pension (DSP) there are four things you have to show: 1. Your medical conditions are permanent. 2. Your medical conditions give you at least 20 …

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Guardianship and financial management orders

WEBFinancial management orders can be made when a person doesn’t have the capacity to make their own financial decisions. The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal or Mental …

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Private AVO applications

WEBYou can apply for an AVO to protect you from another person if: the police won’t apply for an AVO on your behalf. To make a private application, you need to contact your nearest …

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Private lawyer panels

WEBPrivate lawyer panels. To undertake legal aid work you need to be a panel member. The panel application process is a single application form that is completed by the principal …

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