Legal Referral

Legal matters can be exhausting and confusing for many, especially for those who have no prior experience with the legal landscape.

They often create unwanted stress and anxiety in times when we are already feeling less control in our lives This uncertainty about our future not only affects our personal life, but can leak into our work life too.

Legal concerns also often go hand-in-hand in times of financial strain and income loss, relationship breakdown, family matters, housing concerns, and physical health problems, which can heighten our levels of stress

Seeking support from legal professionals can help you understand your issues, reduce stress and anxiety, and provide you with a sense of empowerment

This is why Acacia provides our Legal Referral Support service.

What is Acacia’s Legal Referral Service? Acacia’s Legal Referral support service provides individuals with legal information and external referrals to aid them with their legal concerns These short-term, solutionfocused sessions do not provide individuals with legal advice but rather help them navigate the legal landscape by providing clarity around possible next steps

Who Delivers Legal Referrals?

Acacia utilises highly experienced and empathetic Legal Consultants to provide our services. With an extensive legal background and law degree, our professionals have an extensive understanding of the legal landscape and your area of concern

What Areas of Law Can I Seek Support?

Our experienced Legal Team can provide legal assistance to individuals experiencing any non-work-specific legal matter

While the following is not an exhaustive list, individuals may access support for family legal matters, such as separation, divorce, parenting agreements, court orders, and domestic violence orders Individuals also can seek help navigating property and probate concerns, such as lease agreements, tenancy-related matters, wills, trusts, power of attorney, and beneficiaries

Our Legal Consultants can also aid individuals in understanding migration and visa concerns, as well as criminal and civil concerns.

What Can I Expect From My Session?

We understand that the legal process can be intimidating, especially when you don't know what to expect With our Legal Referral service, you can expect an open conversation through active listening from your legal consultant, who will provide as much legal referral support as is available for that circumstance

Clients receive a comforting conversation about exploring the legal landscape They often feel empowered and justified in their decision or next steps

Receive legal experienced legal consultants across any non-work-related legal matter.

As the cost of living continues to climb, many of us have begun to re-budget and stretch the coins that we have Many of our costs, like fuel and rent, are out of our control, but one such area that we do have control over is our groceries

Australians spend, on average, $152 on their weekly household grocery bill – that’s $7,904 a year For families of more than five, this can reach more than $200 weekly, and that’s not to mention any takeaway meals or coffee runs that we do. Fortunately, there are some simple things we can consider to shave a few dollars off our weekly shop d vegetables hout breaking the the frozen aisle. Not end to last longer, wider variety of be able to afford zen fruit and mparable nutritional nterparts This is cked at its prime as, carrots, and ed to stir-fries, zen vegetables are ng they can be t, limiting your prep n berries, mango, at additions to smoothies.

First things first, to keep the cost down on your fruits and vegetables, buy what’s in season Not only is in-season produce cheaper, but they typically also taste a lot better. Also, look at produce that tends to last longer than others or that you can use in a variety of dishes. Think of your onions and garlic, carrots, citrus, or apples. You can do the same thing with meat too – for example, how many dishes can you think of that use chicken breast? Buying bulk of one kind of meat is often cheaper than buying multiple kinds.

Another simple tip is to write a grocery list and stick to it Thinking ahead and planning what you’re going to cook for each meal in the coming days can help you understand what you need to buy and what you don’t.

When we have something written down, it is harder to be tempted into buying things that we might not necessarily need.

Further, instead of just writing a grocery list, plan your meals for the week Meal planning isn’t for everyone, but it does save time, money, and food waste. Try to think of a couple of meals that you can cook during the week Bonus points if they use the same ingredients

If you don’t like eating the same meals in a row, consider things that you can freeze, such as soups, pasta, and curries These are often meals that you can cook in bulk too

Before you make your plan, go through your pantry and fridge, and see what you have In particular, look at the expiry dates of the products in your pantry, and try to incorporate these into your week. Using ingredients that you already have will not only save you money, but also ensures that you don’t re-buy something you already have We all know how annoying it was you get home and realise you doubled up on something.

Better yet, consider shopping online

Nowadays, all the main grocery stores have the option to purchase your groceries online and have them delivered or ready to pick up in-store Not only does can this give you the freedom to shop whenever or wherever, but buying online can help you understand exactly how much you’re going to spend and on what.

It can also help you sub out foods that might be too expensive for similar items For example, you can look to change beef for chicken or bulk out meals with vegetables to further save money

Many grocery stores also let you “shop their recipes” and let you add the items directly to your cart. What’s more, is that they often let you swap the product for something cheaper

This brings us to the next tip: shop the brands More often than not, home brands will be cheaper than the other alternatives in the store And, although you make not think so, these products often have the same nutritional value as other brands for less money. This is particularly true for the pantry staples – bread, milk, flour, and eggs.

This is also true for the supermarket that your shopping at If you can, look at how much products cost at different stores, and purchase accordingly

Sometimes it can be difficult to compare products and figure out which are actually the cheapest. Even if something is on sale, another product might still be of better value This is where unit pricing comes in Unit prices stipulate the cost per the product’s unit – for example, per number, per litre, per grams, etc This allows you to easily compare the prices for different products

As the cost of living continues to rise, it can be difficult maintaining our weekly budget. But being mindful of our groceries can be an easy way to have some contrl over our spending

LGBTIQA+ Connect line

1300 214 958

Acacia's LGBTIQA+ Connect Line is designed to support people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, and other sexually or gender diverse Individuals can receive support from EAP Professionals who have self-identified as part of the LGBTIQA+ community or who are highly experienced in supporting members of this community

Domestic & Family Violence Connect Line

1800 879 163

Acacia's DFV Connect Line provides individuals affected by DFV with professionals that have expertise in supporting those affected by DFV This support is available to all individuals who have been impacted by violence and abuse, as well as users of violence and abuse, regardless of the individual's age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, or relationship status

First Nations Connect Line

1300 520 373

Our First Nations Connect Line provides individuals with culturally sensitive and informed support We recognise the importance of First Nation individuals having the option to receive counselling and support from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander EAP Professional or one with cultural awareness training and extensive experience with First Nation individuals