Free legal diary and calendar for seniors
5 Dec 2022
Avoiding scams, planning for retirement, making a will or getting financial help are just some of the topics included in the free 2023 Legal Topics for Seniors Diary, which is available for collection or ordering online from Friday.
A free 2023 Legal Topics for Seniors Wall Calendar is also available for seniors which includes important dates such as the NSW Seniors Festival, Grandparents Day and the school holidays.
Legal Aid NSW CEO Monique Hitter said the resources could help seniors identify legal issues they didn’t even realise they had.
“The seniors diary and seniors calendar are some of the most important resources produced by Legal Aid NSW because they help seniors to understand and defend their rights,” she said.
“The information in the diary and calendar could potentially help seniors avoid costly scams and ensure their wishes are respected when they die.”
Attorney General Mark Speakman said the 2023 Seniors Diary, produced annually by Legal Aid NSW, includes practical tips and information about common issues impacting seniors.
“Older people are impacted by a number of legal issues relevant to ageing,” Mr Speakman said.
“The information in the Legal Topics for Seniors Diary helps seniors to understand their rights, and details where they can access advice and support if they are experiencing discrimination, elder abuse or financial exploitation.
“Both the diary and calendar provides useful information in clear, straightforward language.”
Minister for Seniors Mark Coure said the Legal Aid diary provides simple yet effective tips to help seniors stay up-to-date.
“In this day and age, it can be hard to keep on top of everything we need to do or be across,” Mr Coure said.
“The diary and calendar speaks directly to seniors with topics and information to help them know when to take action on certain matters, or even act as a prompt to make sure their affairs are in order,” Mr Coure said.
The information in the diary and calendar could potentially help seniors avoid costly scams and start important conversations about wills and planning for the future.
The Seniors Diary and Seniors Calendar are some of the most important resources produced by Legal Aid NSW, helping seniors to understand and defend their rights.
Law Society of NSW CEO Sonja Stewart said the resources could help seniors learn about important legal topics, including wills and probate, age discrimination, how to recognise scams and your rights as a consumer.
“The law can be hard to navigate, so the 2023 calendar and diary provides useful information in clear, straightforward language. There’s something new to learn every month,” she said.
The calendar and diary includes artwork by Aboriginal artist of Dharawal, Bidjigal and Dhungutti descent Garry Purchase, which highlights the importance of our elders and our different NSW communities - from the rivers to the coast, with the kangaroo and emu tracks representing moving forward and the whales representing journey and perseverance.
Pick up a copy of the free diary from your local Legal Aid NSW office, state MP or library or order online here from 9 December. The calendar is available from select locations or can be ordered online.
Media Contacts:
Georgia Clark | Legal Aid NSW | 0438 606 092
Sue Finn | Attorney General | 0476 871 252
Scott Hodder | Minister Coure | 0455 094 282