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Legal information social media campaign

Anyone visiting your library may need legal information - they may be having a problem with their rental home, going through a divorce, have a traffic fine they can't pay or are trying to negotiate a new fence with their Words 'find legal information' next to a photo of a young woman using a laptop neighbours.

Libraries can provide information about many everyday legal issues. Posting on your social media channels is a great way to let your community know that the library is a source of legal information, and to let them know where they can find information and help.

Use the suggested social media posts on your channels during Law Week or at any time of the year.

Social media posts  

A selection of social media posts have been created for you to share across your social media channels. Copy and paste the content and download the relevant image to share on your social media channels. The posts highlight content on the Find Legal Answers website and information from legal agencies.  

Are you dealing with a legal matter – like a noisy neighbour or making a will? Check out these free guides to help you navigate the law with ease: www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/books-online #NSWPublicLibraries #LegalAnswersNSW 
Want to learn more about the law? ‘The Law handbook’ is a practical guide to the 40 most common legal topics that you deal with in your everyday life. Get it online for free:  www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/law-handbook-your-practical-guide-law-nsw #NSWPublicLibraries #LegalAnswersNSW
Got an issue with your neighbour? Check out ‘Neighbours and the Law’ – an easy-to-understand legal guide to neighbourhood issues and disputes, including fences, animals and noise. Get it free here:  www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/neighbours-and-law #NSWPublicLibraries #LegalAnswersNSW 
Want to learn more about the law? Check out ‘Rest Assured’ – a legal guide which helps explains wills and the legal processes when someone dies in NSW. Get it free here: www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/rest-assured-legal-guide-wills-estates-planning-ahead-and-funerals #NSWPublicLibraries #LegalAnswersNSW 
Struggling with debt? 'Dealing with debt: a legal guide to personal debt in NSW'  helps debtors in NSW understand common types of debt and debt recovery processes, consider alternatives for managing debt issues, and respond to debt recovery action in the Local Court of NSW. Read it for free at your local public library or find it at https://legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/dealing-debt-legal-guide-personal-debt-nsw #NSWPublicLibraries #LegalAnswersNSW
Need help with a legal problem? Find sources of free legal help at: www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/getting-help #NSWPublicLibraries #LegalAnswersNSW 
Do you have a legal problem in NSW? A guided pathway can give you some information after you answer some questions: www.legalhelp.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/  #NSWPublicLibraries #LegalAnswersNSW
Having a problem with your rental accommodation? Find information and advice here: www.tenants.org.au  #NSWPublicLibraries #LegalAnswersNSW 
Having money problems? Find information and where to get help: financialrights.org.au/  #NSWPublicLibraries #LegalAnswersNSW
Do you know the 10 most common scams? Are scammers more likely to target you via your phone or email? What age group is most commonly scammed? Find out at Scamwatch www.scamwatch.gov.au/scam-statistics #NSWPublicLibraries #LegalAnswersNSW 
Scammers are getting increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to get your money or personal details. Get some tips about how to protect yourself from scammers from Scamwatch www.scamwatch.gov.au/get-help/protect-yourself-from-scams #NSWPublicLibraries #LegalAnswersNSW 
Have you been affected by a bushfire, storm or flood? The Disaster Response Legal Service NSW can help you with everyday legal problems including insurance claims and disputes, financial hardship, tenancy and Centrelink www.disasterhelp.legalaid.nsw.gov.au #NSWPublicLibraries #LegalAnswersNSW 
#LawAccessNSW can provide free legal information and referrals for people who have a legal problem in NSW. They are a starting point to help with your legal problem. To speak to an Information Officer, contact LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 or chat with them online at http://bit.ly/LawAccessNSW #NSWPublicLibraries #LegalAnswersNSW

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Looking for information about the law? Check out the Find Legal Answers website.  

You can find plain English books about the law at www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/books-online

The Law Handbook: Your Practical Guide to the Law in NSW has 40 chapters dealing with legal topics from About the legal system to Wills, estates and funerals www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/law-handbook-your-practical-guide-law-nsw 

Neighbours and the Law is an easy to understand guide to the different areas of law that are involved in neighbourhood issues and disputes, including fences, animals and noise www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/neighbours-and-law 

Rest Assured: A Legal guide to Wills, Estates, Planning Ahead and Funerals in NSW explains wills and the legal processes when someone dies www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/rest-assured-legal-guide-wills-estates-planning-ahead-and-funerals 

Dealing with Debt: A Legal Guide to Personal Debt in NSW  helps debtors in NSW understand common types of debt and debt recovery processes, consider alternatives for managing debt issues, and respond to debt recovery action in the Local Court of NSW  https://legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/dealing-debt-legal-guide-personal-debt-nsw

Find out where you can get legal help at www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/getting-help