Refugee Advice & Casework Service About
The mission of the Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS) is to achieve justice and dignity for refugees through the provision of effective legal services and influential advocacy.
RACS provides critical, free legal advice, assistance and representation for financially disadvantaged and vulnerable people seeking asylum in Australia, including:
- Women who have experienced or fear domestic, family or gender-based violence - Members of the LGBTIQA+ community - Stateless people
- Children who are seeking protection without their parents - People seeking family reunion in Australia
RACS advocates for systemic law reform and policy that treats refugees with justice, dignity and respect, and makes complaints about serious human rights violations, to Australian and United Nations complaints bodies.
What kind of work?
RACS specialises in human rights laws relevant to refugees and asylum seekers. Type of work done by employees: - Legal advice
- Legal referrals
- Legal representation for people who have had refugee claims refused
- Making violations complaints to the United Nations, AHRC, Red Cross or Commonwealth Ombudsman - Outreach services
- Community legal education - Law reform and policy work
Location Sydney
Student Opportunities
RACS offers volunteer positions to law students who are in their second year or above. Students must commit one day per week for three months.
Student volunteers are involved in research, form-filling, assisting with client enquiries, scheduling client appointments and various other administrative and legal tasks.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to human rights and social justice, an understanding of the issues that affect people seeking asylum, and a capacity to problem-solve. You can find more information here:
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