Resources

This factsheet guides Waterloo South tenants through relocating to Community Housing, explaining that while tenancy rights and rent‑setting (25–30% of income) remain similar to Homes NSW, CHPs have their own policies on maintenance, pets, transfers, and modifications. It highlights key practical differences, including water usage charges, the role of Commonwealth Rent Assistance (which increases gross rent but not out‑of‑pocket costs), the requirement to report income changes within 21–28 days.

RLC welcomes the opportunity to respond to the inquiry, noting it will focus on the more covert forms of racism embedded in systems and institutions, rather than only overt incidents. Given RLC's expertise, the submission addresses Terms of Reference 5 and 6. RLC is based in Redfern, NSW, and while some services are catchment-based locally, others are statewide; it doesn't provide legal services outside NSW but does advocate on laws and policies more broadly, including federal ones. The submission draws on NSW casework and was prepared in consultation with ACCOs and First Nations leaders, including Louise Hammond ("Aunty Lou," CEO of MYRC), and clients whose case studies are included.

This factsheet outlines key warning signs, practical tips to avoid scams, and the steps to take if you lose money or share personal information, including reporting and support options.

We’re pleased to share Redfern Legal Centre’s 2024–25 Annual Report.

Our Annual Report highlights our impact and areas of focus across the 2023-2024 financial year.

Submissions authored by RLC’s Financial Abuse Service: Submission to the Attorney General’s Department’s consultation on a bankruptcy Minimal Asset Procedure (August 2024)

Redfern Legal Centre's Submission to the 2024 Federal Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s Youth Justice and Incarceration System.

Our submission to provide feedback to assist the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in its review of the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill).

Consultation into the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) (ETA). Our input is narrowly focused on responses to economic abuse based on casework experience.

RLC's submission to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry on ending no-grounds evictions.