Disability Legal Assistance
We have a special interest in assisting people with disabilities and people who live with or support a person with a disability. We also offer assistance to businesses, advising them on strategies and supports to help them engage and retain people with disabilities as long-term employees.
We do not feel that people with a disability have been a true focus for governments, businesses and the legal profession. We believe that these people face challenges that those who do not have a disability do not have to overcome. We would like this to change.
We offer assistance to people with a disability and their families and carers on a range of matters at a price that will fit your budget through our ‘Pay As You Go’ pricing policy. You just pay for what you would like us to do.
While we have a special interest in people with a disability, we offer the same services to those without a disability. We strongly believe that it is time for the legal system to be more readily accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford to pay expensive legal fees.
Dealing with Centrelink
Have you received a letter from Centrelink saying your payment will be stopped or that you owe Centrelink money? Has Centrelink told you that you have a debt and owe them money? Have you received a decision from Centrelink that you don’t understand or don’t agree with?
Did you know that if you don’t agree with a decision Centrelink has made, you can do something about it?
If you have ever had to deal with Centrelink, you have probably experienced the long delays trying to talk to someone, the frustration about how confusing the rules are for you to receive a payment and the long and complicated processes involved in making a claim for payment. Even when you have gone through all of this, are there times when you receive conflicting information, or you just don’t think what you were told sounds right?
We have had years of experience working at Centrelink. We know the processes and the rules. We know the types of information you need to provide in order to assist you in receiving payment, and if you don’t agree with a decision, we can help you navigate your way through that process to hopefully give you the outcome you need.
Dealing with the NDIA
Has the NDIA told you that your NDIS funding will be reduced? Has the NDIA said to you that you or someone you care for is not entitled to reasonable and necessary disability support?
If this has happened to you, contact us.
If you have received a decision from the NDIA that affected you, did you know you can review these decisions to try and get a better outcome? Our lawyers either work with a disability themselves or care for family members with disabilities who are on the NDIS.
We have extensive experience in negotiating outcomes and conducting reviews and appeals of matters in the Administrative Review Tribunal. We are always looking for ways to resolve matters quickly to avoid the need for drawn-out and complicated legal processes.
We understand your concerns, and we can help you navigate the complicated process and achieve a positive outcome.
NDIA Service Agreements
Are you a service provider or someone looking to be a service provider to the NDIA?
The service agreement that you negotiate with a participant is critical to ensuring that you and the participant are clear on the expectations and services that will be delivered under that agreement, and the NDIA recommends that you have a written service agreement with a participant.
The NDIA can also take action against you if the terms of the agreement do not meet its requirements under the NDIA Act.
With experience in dealing with the NDIA and having first-hand experience in entering into service agreements, our lawyers can draft a clear, easy-to-understand and compliant agreement for you.
NDIA Reviews and Appeals
Our lawyers have extensive experience in negotiating outcomes and conducting reviews and appeals of matters in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. We are always looking for ways to resolve matters quickly to avoid the need for drawn-out and complicated legal processes.
Employment Law
Have you been dismissed from your job and you think it was unfair? Have you been discriminated against because you have a disability or for other reasons? Have you been bullied or harassed at work? Are you unsure if your employment contract protects you?
If you have been dismissed unfairly, discriminated against, bullied, or harassed, you may be able to make a claim for unfair dismissal or seek compensation.
It is not easy to raise concerns or take action against an employer who has not treated you well, and the process of taking action can be complicated and daunting.
Our lawyers have experience in advising workers on their rights and options in these situations and we can offer you straightforward assistance to help you navigate your way through the process at a price that is right for you.
Private Dispute Resolution
Whether you are in a dispute with a business, your neighbour or even a friend or relative, our goal is to assist you to resolve your dispute in a timely manner with a focus on avoiding the need to commence legal proceedings or go to Court. Importantly, we aim to resolve your dispute in a manner that will preserve the relationship you may have with the person you have the dispute.
If no resolution can be reached, we can assist in commencing legal action through the various Courts or Tribunals.
Consumer Transactions
The manner in which businesses advertise and sell goods and services can heavily influence whether you will buy that good or service. Misleading or deceptive advertising or conduct by a business may be the reason you bought a good or service from that business. If you have been disadvantaged or lost money due to this type of conduct, we will aim to assist you in dealing with that business to seek a timely outcome for you and with the aim to avoid going to Court.
Tenant/Landlord Disputes
Disputes between tenants and landlords can arise for a variety of reasons, whether it is about bond claims, rental agreements/leases, repairs and maintenance, property damage, rent increases or notices to vacate.
Whether you are a tenant, a landlord or a real estate business, we can assist in resolving the dispute quickly by facilitating communication between you and the other party, with the aim of avoiding the need to attend a Tribunal or Court.
If the matter is unable to be resolved through discussions, we are experienced in appearing before Courts and Tribunals and can assist you in that process.
Building and Construction
Whether you are building your dream home or undertaking property development, there will be a number of different parties that you will be dealing with throughout the course of your project. You will have dealings with architects, the builder, contractors and the local council, to name a few.
The manner in which you manage each of these relationships could have a significant impact on how your project progresses. Any dispute can lead to the project taking longer than planned as well as leading to higher costs for you.
Building contracts also tend to be long and are not always written in a plain and easy-to-understand manner. If you would like someone to undertake an independent review of your contract, let us know.
At Parker PreLegal, we can assist you with the following:
Online Business
Are you starting or already running an eCommerce or online business?
Have you considered the following:
