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Family Advocacy and Support Service
Our Family Advocacy and Support Service team based at the Family Court of WA have been helping people with urgent or high-risk family law problems for 20 years.
Read moreWalk for Justice
Legal Aid WA’s Director Helen De Brito will be donning her sneakers and stepping out as an ambassador for the 10th Law Access Walk for Justice.
Read moreDeadly Jobs Expo
Staff from our West Kimberley regional office led a special, week-long trip to engage community groups in Fitzroy Crossing.
Read moreJulie Jackson reappointed to Family Law Council
We congratulate Julie Jackson, Director of our Early Intervention Services Division, on her reappointment to Family Law Council by the Commonwealth Attorney-General.
Read moreDomestic Violence Legal Unit - 30 years of service
This year Legal Aid WA’s Domestic Violence Legal Unit marks 30 years of service to the Western Australian community.
Read moreLegal Aid WA holiday period operating hours
Across the summer holiday period (December 2024 to January 2025) Legal Aid WA will be open as usual, with some exceptions.
Read more16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women
For 16 days in November and December, the Western Australian community is invited to take a part in encouraging change to stop violence against women.
Read moreOut 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!
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