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Disability 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!
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 moreTemporary disruption to our web-based InfoChat operations.
The “Chat with us!” live chat function will be available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm.
The “Legal Information” InfoChat is still available 24/7.
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