Hunter Community Legal Centre

LXCL:Includes morning tea and light lunch.

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Join the Hunter Community Legal Centre and HWLE Lawyers for a practical, hands-on workshop designed for frontline community workers, social workers and health professionals who want to build confidence and improve outcomes for clients. Supporting clients through the NSW Victims Support Scheme can be challenging&mdash;but understanding what works can make all the difference. This practical session moves beyond the basics to explore what makes a strong application, common reasons applications are delayed or challenged, and the strategies that help achieve successful outcomes. We&#39;ll explore current trends in decision-making, where Victims Services are pushing back and how to respond effectively. Through real-life case studies and expert insights, you&#39;ll gain practical tools to better advocate for vulnerable clients and maximise their access to support. What we will cover:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Practical strategies to strengthen applications and improve approval outcomes.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Common reasons applications are delayed or challenged and how to address them.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Current trends and emerging issues within the NSW Victims Support Scheme.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lessons learned from real-life case studies.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Answers to your curly questions during an interactive Q&amp;A with experts including solicitors from Hunter Community Legal Centre and HWLE Lawyers and a Victim Support Specialist.</li></ul>Whether you&#39;ve lodged a handful of applications or dozens, you&#39;ll leave with practical knowledge, proven strategies and greater confidence to support your clients through the Victims Support Scheme.

Join the Hunter Community Legal Centre and HWLE Lawyers for a practical, hands-on workshop designed for frontline community workers, social workers and health professionals who want to build confidence and improve outcomes for clients. Supporting clients through the NSW Victims Support Scheme can be challenging—but understanding what works can make all the difference. This practical session moves beyond the basics to explore what makes a strong application, common reasons applications are delayed or challenged, and the strategies that help achieve successful outcomes. We'll explore current trends in decision-making, where Victims Services are pushing back and how to respond effectively. Through real-life case studies and expert insights, you'll gain practical tools to better advocate for vulnerable clients and maximise their access to support. What we will cover:<ul><li>Practical strategies to strengthen applications and improve approval outcomes.</li><li>Common reasons applications are delayed or challenged and how to address them.</li><li>Current trends and emerging issues within the NSW Victims Support Scheme.</li><li>Lessons learned from real-life case studies.</li><li>Answers to your curly questions during an interactive Q&amp;A with experts including solicitors from Hunter Community Legal Centre and HWLE Lawyers and a Victim Support Specialist.</li></ul>Whether you've lodged a handful of applications or dozens, you'll leave with practical knowledge, proven strategies and greater confidence to support your clients through the Victims Support Scheme.

Hunter Community Legal Centre

Beyond the Basics: Navigating the Ins and Outs of the Victims Support Scheme

1A Chelmsford Dr

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