Community Legal WA

We are putting our #HandsUpforJustice for Refugees! We support a safety net for all, including accessible housing, social security, legal advice and representation, and visa support. bit.ly/3vw3osL @handsup4justice

Today is Domestic Violence Remembrance Day. Every year, remembrance ceremonies are held all over Australia to remember those who have been lost over the last year because of family and domestic violence. #NationalDomesticViolenceRemembranceDay #domesticviolenceawareness

The Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing is hosting an online event for International Women's Day 2022. The @UN_Women theme is 'Changing Climates: Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow'. To RSVP email info@cwsw.org.au by 5pm, Friday 4 March. #internationalwomensday

The @handsup4justice campaign launched today! The campaign is about increasing funding for community legal centres in a sustainable way and to positively influence social policy that improves the lives of our community members.#HandsUpforJustice bit.ly/3LFwb40

The Australian Government has released the Draft National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032. Consultation period ends 25 February, follow the link below to read the draft plan: engage.dss.gov.au/draft-national…

We are looking for a Communications and Events Officer to join our team for a fixed term position. See our advert below to find out if this is the job for you. Check out this job on SEEK: seek.com.au/job/54531918?s…

Living in poverty creates many barriers for people trying to access the basics in daily life such as housing, food and bills. For people experiencing family and domestic violence the consequences of poverty can be even worse. #RaisetheRate ##APW2021

Today's announcement from Attorney-General Quigley for additional community legal assistance funding is a welcomed first step. We will continue to work with the WA Government to ensure the growing demand for legal help can be met in future funding rounds. lnkd.in/gURuj6dJ

Community legal centres will continue to help clients during the 4-day lock down period. During this time centres will change the way they deliver services to the community in line with WA Government advice. Contact individual centres for further advice. communitylegalwa.org.au/find

We acknowledge the damage of past policies, removing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, communities and culture; and commit to building stronger relationships built on respect, trust and ACTION to address past injustices #SorryDay #NRW2021

Looking forward to an engaging and productive morning with community legal centre staff from all over WA. We'll be sharing ideas about improving access to justice and talking about our new social enterprise for the sector Community IT! #LegalHelpMatters #accesstojustice

Community legal centres are experiencing increased calls from tenants wanting to know their legal rights and responsibilities. @circlegreencl have developed legal resources to inform you about your rights. See here for more information - communitylegalwa.org.au/tenancy-issues

The end of the McGowan Government's COVID-19 emergency moratorium on rent increases will be brutal for Gail Morrison and her two children. The rent on their home in Perth's southern suburb of Byford is going up by $90 to $450 a week. abc.net.au/news/2021-03-2…

When Mary needed to escape family violence, @MidlasCLC supported her in obtaining a VRO. #LegalHelpMatters when it comes to safeguarding our most vulnerable people and living a life free of fear.

When Peter's* claim for Disability Support Pension was rejected, Albany Community Legal was there to help guide Peter through the review process and advised him of his legal options. This is why #LegalHelpMatters. Learn more - bit.ly/LegalHelpMatte…

Workplaces should be a safe space for all people. @MidlasCLC provided disability rights and inclusion workplace training when Martin felt he was being treated unfairly due to his disability. Let's ensure our society is fair and just - bit.ly/LegalHelpMatte… #LegalHelpMatters

Everybody deserves equal access to justice. Henry, an overseas student, struggled with his mental health illness and got in trouble with the law. @MHLCWA supported him to get the mental healthcare treatment he needed. Learn more - bit.ly/LegalHelpMatte… #LegalHelpMatters

Rob ended up with a car loan more expensive than advertised - and he could not afford it. When this happened, @cclswa helped Rob to fight for his rights and helped him keep his car. Sustainable funding for community legal centres - bit.ly/LegalHelpMatte… #LegalHelpMatters.

Last year community legal centres helped more than 26,000 West Australians get the legal help they needed. Consumer Credit Legal Service WA is of one 26 community legal centres across WA providing access to justice because legal help matters. #LegalHelpMatters #AccesstoJustice

Hannah struggled with mental health illness and was at risk of losing her home. Through the efforts of @MHLCWA, Hannah was able to gain the support she needed at the time of crisis. #LegalHelpMatters