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Welcome 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!
Read moreLaw Week Video Challenge 2023
To celebrate Law Week 2023 (15 - 19 May), Legal Aid WA invites students across WA primary and high schools to participate in its Law Week Video Challenge!
Read moreLegal help for Kimberley floods
Legal Aid WA and our partner organisations are committed to ensuring people affected by the Kimberley floods receive legal help.
Read moreLegal Aid WA supports the 16 Days in WA campaign to stop violence against women
The annual 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women campaign takes place across 16 days, from 25 November to 10 December.
Read moreLegal Aid WA Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2022-2027
Legal Aid WA is calling for submissions to inform its new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
Read moreLatest annual report is available
Legal Aid WA's latest annual report 2021-22 is available to download.
Read moreAttorney-General’s Community Service Law Awards 2022
Congratulations to Ms Kate Turtley-Chappel for winning the 2022 Attorney-General's Community Service Law Award in the category of Legal Aid WA panel member.
Read moreNAIDOC Week: 3 - 10 July 2022
NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.
Read moreNational Reconciliation Week
The theme for this year is 'Be brave. Make change.' National Reconciliation Week is on from 27 May – 3 June 2022.
Read moreWinner - Law Week Video Challenge
Congratulations to our Law Week 2022 Video Challenge winners, Year 9 students from Fremantle College. Watch their fantastic video on fare evasion!
Read moreBushfires - legal help
Legal Aid WA and our partner organisations are committed to ensure people affected by the recent bushfires in the South West and the Wheatbelt in WA receive legal help.
Read moreCommunity Care Services Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions
These Directions require Legal Aid WA staff and contractors to be partially vaccinated against COVID-19 from 1 December 2021. These Directions do not apply to clients or visitors who want to access Legal Aid WA offices or services.
Read moreLatest quarterly report available
Legal Aid WA's most recent quarterly service and financial report is now online for the July - September 2021 quarter.
Read moreLatest annual report available
Legal Aid WA's annual report for the 2020-21 financial year is now available to download.
Read moreNew FVRO shuttle conferences
A new approach to resolving family violence restraining order cases is being piloted at Perth Magistrates Court.
Read moreClarkson Virtual Office
We have added Clarkson Library to Legal Aid WA's network of Virtual Office locations across Western Australia.
Read moreNAIDOC Week 4 - 11 July 2021
NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.
Read moreDisclaimer
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