Plain language law resources for victims of natural disasters
Insurance and employment
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Tips on dealing with insurance after a disasterBasic information about dealing with insurance for victims of natural disasters. Published by: Commonwealth Government, Disaster Assist |
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Employment entitlements during natural disastersFactsheet about rights and responsibilities of employers and employees during natural disasters and emergencies. Published by: Fair Work Ombudsman Date: September 2011 |
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Turning the Tide: Storms, Floods, Insurance and You (guide)A 24 page guide to getting your insurance claim paid. Published by: Legal Aid NSW Date: April 2007 |
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Storms, Floods, Insurance and you (fact sheet)This fact sheet provides a quick guide for getting your insurance claim paid. Published by: Legal Aid NSW Date: May 2009 |
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Flood Insurance Fact SheetFact sheet where flood insurance is explained in plain and easy to understand language. Published by: Insurance law Service and Consumer Credit Legal Centre |
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What can I do if my home and/or contents insurance claim is refused?Fact sheet with case study that describes the options available when a claim is refused. Published by: Insurance law Service and Consumer Credit Legal Centre |
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Storms and fires: Natural disasters and your homeInformation about insurance for people that may be affected by natural disasters. Published by: MoneySmart (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) Date: September 2011 |
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Financial Ombudsman Circular Edition 3 July 2010Information about FOS processes and procedures relating to insurance claim disputes relating to floods. Published by: Financial Ombudsman Service Date: July 2010 |
Renting and tenancy
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Fact sheet 22: Storm damageInformation about tenants rights in the event of storm damage and floods. Published by: Tenants Union Date: January 2011 |
Financial assistance and personal documents
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Australian Government Community Recovery Assistance - Income Support Payments in Times of DisasterFact sheet about the Australian Government Community Recovery Assistance and how to claim the payment. Published by: Centrelink Date: February 2008 |
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Fact sheet - Crisis PaymentFact sheet with information about entitlements to Centrelink Crisis Payment Published by: Welfare Rights Centre Date: June 2010 |
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Natural Disaster Assistance SchemesInformation about the various forms of relief available under the Natural Disaster Assistance Schemes Published by: Emergency Management NSW Date: November 2011 |
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Disaster Relief Grants information packageInformation about financial assistance for household contents and structural repairs to homes. Published by:
Disaster Welfare Services, Community Services NSW Date: December 2011 |
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Replacing passportsInformation on replacing passports free of charge Published by: Australian Passport Office |
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Managing financial distress following natural disastersBasic information about the ways in which banks, bulidng societies and credit unions can help customers facing financial difficulties due to natural disasters. Published by: Commonwealth government Date: February 2011 |
Information about floods and emergency management NSW
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NSW Flood Information websiteGovernment website about NSW Floods Published by: NSW Government |
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Emergency Management NSW websiteInformation from Emergency Management NSW Published by: Emergency Management NSW Date: January 2012 |
Domestic violence and parenting issues
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Parenting and child support issues for victims of floodsInformation about parenting child support issues for people affected by floods as well as contact details of organisations that can help. Published by: Women’s Legal Services NSW Date: January 2011 |
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Domestic violence and AVO issues for flood victimsInformation for protected persons in an AVO who are affected by floods as well as contact details of organisations that can help. Published by: Women’s Legal Services NSW Date: January 2011 |
Bushfires
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Bushfire Legal Help HandbookOverview of some of the legal issues faced by victims of bushfires. Published by: Victoria Legal Aid Date: July 2009 |
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Bushfire Legal Help Fact sheetsFact sheets about a range of issues including:
NB: Fact sheets have a Victorian focus. Published by: Victoria Legal Aid |
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Bushfire Insurance GuideFact sheet on website with case study that addresses issues such as:
Published by: Insurance Law Service, Consumer Credit Law Centre |
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Making a claim on homes and contents insuranceFact sheet on website with case study that addresses issues such as:
Published by: Insurance Law Service, Consumer Credit Law Centre |
General — legal information and legal resources
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Plain Language Law DatabaseFact sheet on website with case study that deals with amongst other things making claims when you live in a bushfire prone area. Published by: Insurance Law Service, Consumer Credit Law Centre |
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LawAccess online websiteLawAccess Online has plain language legal information including factsheets and guides to help you with your legal issues. Published by: LawAccess NSW |
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Find Legal Answers websiteLegal answers to everyday questions about the law in NSW Published by: Legal answers to everyday questions about the law in NSW |
