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Out and about in the community
Working at Legal Aid WA isn’t just about providing legal assistance in a courtroom: an incredibly important part of our work is being out and about, getting into the community.
Read moreLaw Talk WA podcast launch
The Law Talk WA podcast will officially launch this May, with the first series "Separation: Navigating the road ahead" hitting the airwaves to coincide with Family Week and Law Week celebrations.
Read moreWaroona Pinjarra bushfires
If you are impacted by the Waroona Pinjarra bushfires, we can help.
Read moreInternational Women’s Day Accolades
International Women’s Day 2024 celebrations keep continuing at Legal Aid WA, with a number of past and present staff recognised for various achievements at different award ceremonies this year.
Read moreSummer Series Success
The Duxton Hotel was abuzz in early February with lawyers, paralegals, social workers, representatives from the justice system and more attending Legal Aid WA’s annual flagship Summer Series event.
Read moreHelen De Brito appointed Director of Legal Aid WA
The Chair of Legal Aid WA, Hon. Jane Crisford SC, is pleased to announce that Helen De Brito has been appointed as Director of Legal Aid WA for a period of five years.
Read moreParticipant survey: Family Relationships Service Program
People who have used a family relationship service or family law service in the past 5 years are invited to take part in an survey for a federal government review into its Family Relationship Service Program.
Read moreWelcome to Leavers 2023!
Firstly, we’d like to say a huge congratulations to the class of 2023, many of whom are likely heading away for the next few days to celebrate Leavers. Understanding your rights and responsibilities while you’re away, will help you stay safe and avoid getting into trouble with the law.
Read moreUpdate: Infoline - Optus outage
Legal Aid WA’s Infoline has now been restored after being impacted earlier by the Optus outage. Thank you for your patience.
Read moreOffice Wellness - Mental Health
At Legal Aid WA, we are committed to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Thanks to our dedicated Wellness Team, we have several evidence-based initiatives happening across the organisation to promote health and happiness!
Read moreDisability Legal WA - Officially Launching!
Disability Legal WA (DLWA) provides a single point of entry for any client with a disability wanting to access Legal Aid WA services. With centralised triaging, case management and information sharing across relevant programs, DLWA provides a holistic and streamlined approach to service delivery for people with disabilities. Read more here!
Read moreAll About Our Civil Division
Dealing with a myriad of legal problems, ranging from elder rights to Royal Commissions, the Civil Division provides assistance to a broad cross-section of the community.
Read moreNAIDOC Week 2023
National NAIDOC Week runs from 2 – 9 July 2023, and celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Read moreWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated on the 15 June every year. It is a day for recognising and presenting a united stand against abuse in all forms against older people in our community.
Read moreWelcome to International Pride Month!
To kick off Pride Month, we thought we would point the community in the direction of some of our queer and ally friendly resources. Developed in conjunction with the Youth Pride Network, they are a great resource if you or someone you know needs information, help or support.
Read moreLegal Yarn a first for Australia as Legal Aid WA marks Reconciliation Week
Legal Aid WA has done an incredible job inviting First Nations voices to the table and creating a ‘nothing about us without us’ approach to all things within the First Nations community.
Read moreReconciliation Week 2023
At Legal Aid WA, we are proud to support and be active participants in National Reconciliation Week 2023. The theme this year is ‘Be a Voice for the Generations’.
Read moreWelcome to Law Week 2023
As always, Law Week 2023 is a highlight on the Legal Aid WA calendar. Running from 15 -19 May, this nationwide initiative promotes community awareness and understanding of the law, legal system and legal profession. Click here to find out what's on offer!
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