Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

In addition to the information provided on this web site (and by other services offered by Legal Aid WA) further legal and other information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can be found at:

Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia Inc
Branches at: Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Carnarvon, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Geraldton, Halls Creek, Kalgoorlie, Kununurra, Laverton, Meekatharra, Newman, Northam, Roebourne and South Hedland.

Ph: (08) 9265 6666 or Freecall (anywhere in WA): 1800 019 900

Aboriginal Hostels Limited
Temporary accommodation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
Ph: (08) 9421 3888

Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Service Inc
Ph: (08) 9221 1411

Aboriginal Health Council of WA - delivers holistic and culturally appropriate heath care and health related services to the Aboriginal community
Ph: (08) 9227 1631

Yorgum Aboriginal Counselling Service
Ph: (08) 9218 9477

Yorganop Child Care Aboriginal Corporation - aims to ensure the successful placement of any Aboriginal child in an out of home care situation.
Ph: (08) 9321 9090

Government Web Sites

Department of Indigenous Affairs
State government department
Freecall: 1300 651 077

Indigenous Resources Online - linking communities to information and services
Department for Communities online communities web site, also available is an online directory called "Promoting Strong Indigenous Communities" that provides information about projects and programs.

Aboriginal Policy and Services (Department of the Attorney General)
Under The Department, click on Aboriginal Policy & Services
Ph: (08) 9264 6105

Aboriginal Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (Department for the Attorney General)
Under The Department, click on Aboriginal Policy & Services, then on the left-side navigation, choose Aboriginal Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
Ph: (08) 9264 6150 or Freecall: 1800 045 577

Aboriginal Visitors Scheme (Department for Corrective Services)
Under Adults in Custody, select Prisoner Counselling & Support, then on the left-side navigation, choose Aboriginal Visitors Scheme.
Support and counselling services for aboriginal detainees and prisoners in prison, juvenile detention centres and police lockup in Western Australia.
Ph: (08) 9220 9400 or Freecall: 1800 282 429

Indigenous Communities - WA Police
Select Our Services, then choose Indigenous Communities.
Aboriginal Development Unit
Ph: (08) 9301 9675

National Native Title Tribunal
WA State Registry
Ph: (08) 9268 9700 or Freecall: 1800 640 501

Indigenous Portal - an online resource for information on government programs and services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Centrelink's Indigenous Services
Select Indigenous from the menu on the left-hand side navigation.
Provides a range of government social security services specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who live in metropolitan, rural and remote communities.
Ph: 136 380

These services are not Legal Aid WA services. Legal Aid WA expressly disclaims any liability and responsibility for the advice and information provided by any of these services. There may be other organisations able to provide you with similar advice and information.

Legal content last updated: April 2008