Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers

12. Part 1 - Groundbreaking Legal Cases in Gender Diversity with Rachael Wallbank

Join Catherine Henry and recently retired family lawyer, accredited family law specialist, and University of Newcastle law academic, Rachael Wallbank for this two-part special where we explore the pivotal legal cases that have significantly influenced the legal landscape in Australia for individuals identifying as transgender or intersex.

In part one of this interview, Catherine and Rachael explore Rachael's extensive legal career. In part two, they delve into the groundbreaking cases that have been integral to her professional journey.

In this episode you’ll find out:

• How Rachael Wallbank became the first lawyer in NSW to transition
• Why the laws that govern medical procedures around gender are so important for people who experience gender diversity
• How Rachael tackled landmark cases that changed the way the courts look at gender diversity in relation to both marriage and pre-adolescent medical interventions.

Disclaimer 

While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.

For more information please visit:

If anything in this episode brought something up for you, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

If you have a legal issue and live in NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.

11. The Impact of Elder Law on Older Australians with Rodney Lewis AM

Growing older is a privilege, but let’s face it, our elders are not always treated with the respect they should be. In this episode of Law Matters, Catherine Henry delves into the many areas of elder law with one of the nation’s foremost elder law experts, Rodney Lewis AM.

In this episode you’ll find out:

• The many varied aspects of elder law
• Aged care reform and legal issues surrounding this, including the problem with immunity for aged care providers
• Why we need more experts within elder law in Australia
• What elder abuse is and what legal action is available to you

Disclaimer 

While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.

For more information:

Download your free copy of Growing Older, an eBook produced by Catherine Henry Lawyers on the common legal issues faced by those aged over 55.

Take a look at our online resources on Elder Law here.

Find out more about the legal support provided to those over 55 by Catherine Henry Lawyers here.

If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.

10. Contesting An Estate with Jane Needham SC

Contesting an estate can be a long and difficult road. In this episode of Law Matters, the team at Catherine Henry Lawyers looks at why people contest estates, when it’s legally valid for someone to dispute a will, and how best to navigate through the murky waters of wills and estates. Join Practice Leader of Relationship Law, Rob Dilley, in conversation with Jane Needham SC for this enlightening interview on contesting estates.

In this episode you’ll find out:

• Why clients seeking clear financial outcomes are the easier cases
• How emotions and family relationships can make contesting estates fraught with difficulties
• When and why collaborative process can be beneficial in disputes regarding wills and estates

Disclaimer 

While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.

For more information:

Find out more about wills and estates here.

If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.

9. Speaking Up: Maternal Birth Trauma with Amy Dawes

One in three mothers are likely to experience trauma during childbirth, yet it’s something that’s not talked about enough.

In this episode of Law Matters – to highlight Birth Trauma Awareness Week – Catherine Henry speaks to Co-Founder and CEO of the Australasian Birth Trauma Association, Amy Dawes, about her birth trauma experience and why she wants to see a national inquiry established.

This year the theme of Birth Trauma Awareness Week is postpartum PTSD. Catherine and Amy talk through what postpartum PTSD is and why our expectant mothers must be informed of the risks involved with birth. 

Catherine and Amy delve into the stories of women who have experienced unnecessary trauma, the lasting impacts it has had on their lives, and what can be done about it. 

 

Where to find help:

There are many organisations ready to help people who have experienced birth trauma.

For support after birth trauma for yourself or family members:

Australasian Birth Trauma Association 

A volunteer-led initiative providing support to those who have experienced birth-related trauma through 1-on-1 chat sessions with a specially trained Peer Support Volunteer:

Peer2Peer Support Program

For posttraumatic mental health needs:

Pheonix Australia

For support for the emotional challenges of becoming a parent:

COPE: Centre of Perinatal Excellence

Free telephone support and counselling for perinatal depression:

The Gidget Foundation Australia

For support around perinatal anxiety and depression:

PANDA

 

Disclaimer 

While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.

This episode may be confronting and triggering for some people. Please know there is help available including Lifeline on 13 11 14.

For more information:

Find out more about birth trauma and the law here.

Read our birth trauma client's stories here.

If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.

 

8. Funding Crisis: The History and Work of the Aboriginal Legal Service with John Nicholson SC

Following on from last month’s episode looking at medical negligence in Indigenous communities. This month Law Matters turns its lens to funding for the Aboriginal Legal Service.

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) provides free legal advice and representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders across the country, but a sharp increase in demand has left the ALS in need of more funding to continue the much needed work that it does. A request for $250 million in emergency funding was not met in this year’s federal budget.

In this episode, Legal Projects Officer at Catherine Henry Lawyers, Michael Byrne, talks to retired Judge, John Nicholson SC about his work within Indigenous communities and why the ALS provides such an important service.

In this episode you’ll find out:

• The history of the Aboriginal Legal Service
• Why jail isn’t the best place for an offender looking to improve their life
• How the Voice to Parliament, if passed, may work as a conduit between governments and services like the ALS

Disclaimer 

While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.

For more information:

Find out more about Indigenous Issues and the Law here.

Or head to the Aboriginal Legal Service.

If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.

7. Medical Negligence in Indigenous Communities in Australia with Professor Juanita Sherwood

Truth is, Indigenous communities still face systemic racism in the Australian medical system today. In this episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, you’ll hear stories of families who have lost loved ones because of poor treatment in Australian hospitals and health facilities and why birthing centres can still be a place of trauma for some Indigenous mums.

Join Indigenous solicitor, Linda Crawford, and Professor of Indigenous Health, Education and Research, Juanita Sherwood, as they discuss the trauma and discrimination many Indigenous people experience in healthcare and the impact of intergenerational trauma on their health today. You’ll also find out what you can do if you feel you or your family have suffered an injustice at the hands of the health department.

In this episode you’ll find out:

• How Indigenous families can take legal action if they have been wronged by our medical system
• Your rights to access a high standard of healthcare free from racism
• The impact of systemic, personal and institutional racism in our health care system and birthing centres.

Disclaimer 

While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.

For more information:

Find out more about Indigenous Issues and the Law here and all health and medical issues here.

If you need help with a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.

6. Navigating the NDIS: Legal Insights and Advocacy with Jenny Draddy

Are you one of the 550,000 Australians accessing support from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?

In this episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, join Solicitor Ellen Higginbottom as she delves into the legal complexities and struggles that people with disability face when dealing with the NDIS.

Ellen is joined by Jenny Draddy from Draddy Legal, who has a long history of representing people living with disability. Jenny shares her experiences of representing clients who have had claims denied by the NDIS and their navigation of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).

Ellen, who has a lived experience of disability, also shares her struggles with the agency.

In this episode you can find out more about:

• The challenges people with disabilities face when navigating the NDIS.
• The benefits of having strong legal advocates when dealing with the NDIS
• The way that the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) operates and what might replace it in the near future.

Disclaimer 

While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.

For more information please visit:

Download our free e-book on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Find out more about law and health with our free resources.If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, on call the team on 1800 874 949.

5. Lawyering in Regional NSW: Challenges and Opportunities with Professor Trish Mundy

When it comes to lawyers working in the regions, the landscape has changed considerably over the past 10 to 15 years. In this episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, we’ll be exploring the difficulties and the benefits of working in regional NSW.

For this episode, Catherine Henry speaks to former Dean of Law at the University of Wollongong and now Chief Integrity Officer, Professor Trish Mundy.

Trish has been studying the intersection between law, regional NSW and gender for 15 years. If you want to know anything about regional lawyering, Trish Mundy is the person to go to. She’s also written the pre-eminent text on the subject, The Place of Practice: Lawyering in Rural and Regional Australia.

In this episode you’ll find out:

• What the newly established group, NSW Regional Women Lawyers hopes to achieve ahead of their inaugural conference.
• What lawyers currently working in the regions think about their jobs.
• How the landscape for regional lawyering has changed and where more work needs to be done.

 

Disclaimer 

While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.

 

For more information please visit:

Find out more about NSW Regional Women Lawyers.

If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.

4. NSW Regional Health Crisis with Jamelle Wells

When Jamelle Wells’s relatively healthy, 85-year-old father took a fall, no one thought that he would die shortly after.

But that’s what happened.

In this episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, join Catherine as she speaks to prominent ABC Journalist, Jamelle Wells about the treatment of her father in regional hospitals in NSW and why she has chosen to speak out publicly.

You will learn:

1. The reality of how some elderly people are treated in regional hospitals.
2. The ongoing culture of fear in our healthcare system and why country people are often too scared to speak up.
3. What you can do if you, or someone you love, has been dealt an injustice in our medical system.

 

Disclaimer 

While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.

 

More information:

Find out more about medical negligence and the law here.

If you have an issue involving medical or health treatment you can contact the team at Catherine Henry Lawyers on 1800 874 949.

3. Family Law and Tough Conversations with Rob Dilley and Maryann Paterson

There’s a lot of pressure for the holiday season to be perfect.

But for those going through separations, negotiating co-parenting or dealing with difficult conversations around the care of elderly relatives, Christmas can be far from perfect.

In this month’s episode of Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers, join Practice Leader in Relationship Law, Rob Dilley and Senior Solicitor specialising in Family Law, Maryann Paterson for a discussion on the conversations we’d rather not have at Christmas and how best to handle them.

 

Disclaimer 

While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.

 

For more information please visit:

Download the free e-book on Families and the Law

Find out more about Family Law here

If you have an issue involving family law you can contact the team at Catherine Henry Lawyers on 1800 874 949.