Seminar 7: Community Legal Education Seminars (10 Saturday)

TLC - Community Legal Education Seminar Series

Topic: Understanding Your Rights: Mental Health Act 2007 Explained
Speaker: Dr Yega Muthu, Director and Principal Solicitor at YM Lawyers, Lecturer and Adjunct Associate Professor, Australian Catholic University.

Topic: GambleAware & Gambling Harm

Speaker: Mr. Bhabish Shrestha, Community Engagement Officer, Mr. Adrian Ienna, Clinical Psychologist, Mr. Narayan Gautam, Student Social Worker. NSW GambleAware

Chair: Mr. Susai Benjamin OAM, CEO (Honorary), Principal Solicitor (Volunteer) Toongabbie Legal Centre Inc

Essential legal knowledge covering Mental Health Act 2007 - patient rights, involuntary treatment, advocacy options, and tribunal processes. Plus gambling harm legal protections, debt recovery, and family support services. Practical guidance for navigating complex health and legal challenges.

Please note: The seminar is now available online. Registered participants will receive the access link via email one day prior to the event.

The Community Legal Education Seminar Series is a FREE initiative launched in 2017 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Toongabbie Legal Centre Inc. (TLC). This program features 10 seminars held over 10 Saturdays across four different LGAs, offering valuable legal insights to the community. Delivered by expert professionals, these seminars cover important and practical topics, aiming to empower individuals through accessible legal education.