Links to your local Community of Practice

With over 15 Disability Justice Project Communities of Practice (COP) established across NSW, listed below are links to the individual web pages for each Community of Practice that has built a local support page.

On these pages you will find details of that COP, their local contacts, meeting schedule, group updates and training, as well as agendas and past minutes of meetings.

Communities of Practice with local support pages

Central Sydney (Surry Hills) COP

Newcastle COP

August 17, 2017

The Annual NSW Local Government Aboriginal Network Conference for 2017 will be held in Albury, from Wednesday 13th September to Friday 15th September. The LGAN conference provides information, fellowship and promotes discussion about Aboriginal issues from education, business, employment, health and sport whilst celebrating Aboriginal culture, heritage art and music.

August 16, 2017

Report on Women’s specialist DFV services and Aboriginal women. Helping women who have experienced or been affected by domestic and family violence (DFV) is vital but not straightforward. Often women are in crisis and suffering trauma from both the immediate situation and from past histories of violence, abuse and controlling behaviours. They are often the primary carers of children who are also in need of support and assistance.

August 16, 2017

The Law Council is calling on Australians, particularly those who identify or work with priority groups, to get involved in The Justice Project. To adequately address injustices, they need to hear from as many people and organisations as possible. To identify systemic flaws, gaps in the system, but also highlight what is working well. They are seeking both formal submissions as well as informal stories from people affected.

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