Individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds who are experiencing domestic violence can face significant challenges and barriers in accessing services and support. Helping people in these very difficult situations relies on being equipped with practical strategies and an awareness of the specific services that are available to victims. 

This episode shares the story of Jana who is experiencing Domestic Violence and Abuse and is from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse background. She feels scared and is unsure of what steps to take for herself and her children 

Award winning lawyer, Carolyn Devries, hosts a panel of leading experts with extensive experience working with individuals from CALD backgrounds: Karen Prestidge from Uniting Care, Ingrid Perez from the Immigrant Women’s Support Service, Andrew Morrison from New Way Lawyers, Australia’s first non profit law firm and Robert Lachowicz from the Refugee and Immigration Legal Services. 

Check out the show notes for more resources and further information about our guests.

Individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds who are experiencing domestic violence can face significant challenges and barriers in accessing services and support. Helping people in these very difficult situations relies on being equipped with practical strategies and an awareness of the specific services that are available to victims. 
This episode shares the story of Jana who is experiencing Domestic Violence and Abuse and is from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse background. She feels scared and is unsure of what steps to take for herself and her children 
Award winning lawyer, Carolyn Devries, hosts a panel of leading experts with extensive experience working with individuals from CALD backgrounds: Karen Prestidge from Uniting Care, Ingrid Perez from the Immigrant Women’s Support Service, Andrew Morrison from New Way Lawyers, Australia’s first non profit law firm and Robert Lachowicz from the Refugee and Immigration Legal Services. 
Check out the <a href="https://www.newwaylawyers.com.au/episode-2-feeling-trapped-help-for-victims-of-domestic-violence/">show notes</a> for more resources and further information about our guests.

If you work with separating families or have an interest in developing a better understanding of how to navigate the family law system, this podcast is for you.  In each of our episodes, you will hear a true to life experience, typical of an individual seeking to access guidance and support for their challenging circumstances. Then, a panel of experienced experts will endeavour to provide an integrated response to the case study. A legal system intended to resolve disagreements arising from family breakdown is fraught with problems and challenges and frequently provides unsatisfactory outcomes for participants. However, when professionals work together to provide an integrated response, better solutions are possible.   

Hosted by award winning lawyer Carolyn Devries, of New Way Lawyers, and with its unique dramatized case studies and prestigious line up of experts from the family services sector  -this podcast will become your go to for education, information and updates. It is also a great way to boost your professional development points. 

For more information please visit www.newwaylawyers.com.au/podcast.

If you work with separating families or have an interest in developing a better understanding of how to navigate the family law system, this podcast is for you.  In each of our episodes, you will hear a true to life experience, typical of an individual seeking to access guidance and support for their challenging circumstances. Then, a panel of experienced experts will endeavour to provide an integrated response to the case study. A legal system intended to resolve disagreements arising from family breakdown is fraught with problems and challenges and frequently provides unsatisfactory outcomes for participants. However, when professionals work together to provide an integrated response, better solutions are possible.   
Hosted by award winning lawyer Carolyn Devries, of New Way Lawyers, and with its unique dramatized case studies and prestigious line up of experts from the family services sector  -this podcast will become your go to for education, information and updates. It is also a great way to boost your professional development points. 
For more information please visit <a href="http://www.newwaylawyers.com.au/podcast" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.newwaylawyers.com.au/podcast&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1693286695411000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0mAgfpJvZY5QV-a4Fx3t3I">www.newwaylawyers.com.au/podcast</a>.

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