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List of Community Legal Centres – WA as of July 2020

Organisation Catchment areas/ Eligibility

criteria

Services Fees Website Tel. Number Address Comments

Aboriginal Family Law Services

Aboriginal men, women or children who have experienced family violence or sexual assault.

Family Violence - Family Violence Restraining

Orders –advice and court representation

- Advice on safety planning

Criminal Injuries Compensation

Family law advice (only children’s matters): - Parenting plans - Recovery orders - Contested and consent

orders - Advice for grandparents

and other family members in relation to contact with children

Child Protection

Liaison with Department of Child Protection and Family Support

Care Plan meetings and negotiations

Reunification and negotiations

Pre-court and Post-court matters

Signs of safety meetings Other

Advice on carers’ rights

Case management help to client

Attending police meetings with

No fee

www.afls.org.au

1800 469 246 Perth – 9355 1502

Broome – 9193 5455

Carnarvon –

9941 3633 Geraldton –

9965 4654 Kalgoorlie –

9021 0244 Kununurra –

9168 2001 Port Hedland –

9172 5024

890 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park WA 6101 Outreach locations:

- Broome - Carnarvon - Geraldton - Kalgoorlie - Kununurra - Port Hedland

They do not act for perpetrators of violence.

tel:91935455

tel:91935455

tel:99413633

tel:99413633

tel:99654654

tel:99654654

tel:90210244

tel:90210244

tel:91682001

tel:91682001

tel:91725024

tel:91725024


clients

Referrals (as appropriate) to housing & accommodation services, medical, accommodation, counselling, legal and financial

The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients residing in Western Australia

Family law (children matters only)

Child Protection (representation and advice for parents and other family members when the Department of Communities – Child Protection is involved or in the Family Court for parenting matters)

Criminal law*

Civil matters*

Human Rights*

Services for Prisoners

No fee

www.als.org.au

1800 019 900 9265 6666 - reception Urgent criminal matters after hours: 08 9265 6644

7 Aberdeen Street Perth WA 6000 Outreach locations: - Albany - Broome - Bunbury - Carnarvon - Derby - Geraldton - Halls Creek - Kalgoorlie - Kununurra - Northam - South

Hedland - Meekatharra - Fitzroy

Crossing

*Assistance can only be provided if the case fits within ALSWA’s contract with the Australian Government and if ALSWA has staff available to help. If ALSWA is unable to help, they will refer you to another service for help.

Albany Community Legal Centre

Must be within the Great Southern region. First legal appointment open to everyone, follow up

Contracts

Completing Court Forms

Criminal injury compensation

Minor Criminal Matters

Debt recovery

Deceased Estates (incl. intestacy, probate, survivorship)

Defamation

Domestic and family violence

No fee www.albanyclc.com.au

9842 8566 1800 606 060

125 Grey Street, West Albany WA 6330 Outreach locations: - Mount Barker - Katanning - Denmark - Albany

Regional

Office Hours: Mon-Thu 8.30am-3.30pm, Fri 8.30am-12pm Can offer home visit, please call to discuss your situation.

http://www.als.org.au/

http://www.als.org.au/

http://www.albanyclc.com.au/

http://www.albanyclc.com.au/


available for clients earning less than $50,000 per annum. For wills, enduring power of attorney & guardianship, only Concession card holder and asset test.

Employment law

Family law (incl. divorce, children and property matters)

Future planning (incl. advance health directives, power of attorney and guardianship, simple wills)

Motor vehicle accidents

Neighbour disputes

Restraining orders

Disability advocacy

Tenant advocacy

Prison and Pardelup Prison Form

- Albany Hospital

Albany Family Violence Prevention Legal Service (Southern Aboriginal Corporation)

Must be a victim (adult or child) of domestic or family violence and/or sexual assault. and of Aboriginal heritage located within the Great Southern and South – West Regions of WA

Family advice

Family & Domestic Violence (especially children’s issues)

Child protection

Divorce and separation

Parenting matters in Family Court

Family Support Services Sexual assault advice

Sexual assault

National Redress for Child Sexual Abuse applications

Other

Criminal injuries compensation claims

Violence Restraining Orders (VRO’s)

Counselling service

Document drafting on a case by case basis

Court Support

Housing Finance

No fee www.sacorp.com.au/fvpls

9842 7751 1800 557 187

45-47 Serpentine Road Albany WA 6330 Outreach locations: - Katanning - Tambellup - Kojonup - Gnowangerup - Cranbrook

http://www.sacorp.com.au/fvpls

http://www.sacorp.com.au/fvpls


Health Promotion

Aboriginal Workforce Development Program

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

No income, asset or location restrictions

Low-cost legal advice:

Family law (divorce, children matters and property)

Estate matters

Civil matters

Contract issues

Neighbourhood disputes

Criminal law

Consumer issues

Real estate & Tenancy and housing

Debt

Insurance

Low-cost mediation:

Family (property & children)

Community

Commercial

Information & referral on a wide range of subjects

Assistance with WA NILS application

Assistance with Criminal injury compensation forms

Tax Help (July – October)

Document drafting

Family law court

Wills

Enduring Power of Attorney and Guardianship

Legal advice $50 ($40 concession or senior’s card) Family court documents between $200 - $1,800 Wills $200 Enduring power or Attorney and guardianship $50 each Probate application between $100 - $1,800 Letters of Administration

www.cabwa.com.au

Perth 9221 5711 Armadale 9497 5311 Bunbury 9721 6008 Busselton 9751 1199 Fremantle 9335 4522 Joondalup 9301 2833 Kwinana 9439 1251 Mandurah 9535 3101 Midland 9274 3000 Rockingham 9527 6671

Level 1, 25 Barrack Street Perth WA 6000 Please view the website for other branches

Opening hours: Perth Mon-Fri - Reception 9-4 - Infoline 9.30- Armadale Mon-Fri 9am -3pm Bunbury Mon-Fri 9am-1pm Busselton Mon-Fri 10am -1pm Fremantle - Mon-Thu 9.30am -3pm - Friday 9.30am -2pm Joondalup Mon-Fri 9am – 3pm Kwinana Tue-Thu 10am – 3pm Mandurah Mon-Fri 9am – 2pm Midland Mon-Fri 9am – 3pm


Probate application & requisition affidavit

Letters of Administration

between $1,500 - $1,800

Rockingham Mon-Thu 9.30am – 3.30pm Fri 9.30am – 12.30pm

Consumer Credit Legal Service

Individual consumer experiencing issues in the areas of credit, banking and finance

Free phone legal advice on:

Hardship variation

Home loans

Credit cards

Motor vehicles

Repossessions

Debt collectors

Credit files

Consumer leases

Financial counsellors

Australian Consumer law

Telecommunication providers

Internet banking transactions

Payday loans

No fee http://cclswa.org.au

9221 7066 No walk-in Level 1, 231 Adelaide Terrace Perth WA 6000

Office Hours: 9am – 4pm *Advice only on telecommunication disputes and not contract or consumer service. Doesn’t assist when clients have multiple debts but no legal issues. Doesn’t assist small businesses and sale traders.

Employment Law Centre of WA

Does not advise:

high income earners

Union members

Independent contractors

Employees receiving legal assistance for matter

Employers

Can assist employees via the Advice Line on the following matters:

Unfair dismissal

General protections – adverse action

Underpayment of entitlements

Unlawful termination

Redundancy

Forced resignation

Suspension and stand down

Discrimination

Sexual harassment

No fee http://elcwa.org.au

1300 130 956 9227 0111 Mon/ Thursday/ Friday 9:30-4, Tue 9:30-7

No walk in – only by appointment

*If clients are deaf, hard of hearing or require an interpreter, this can be arranged Unable to advise on:

Workers Comp

Super

Tax

http://cclswa.org.au/

http://cclswa.org.au/

http://elcwa.org.au/

http://elcwa.org.au/


Third parties

Workplace bullying

Occupational health and safety

Employment contracts

Unpaid wages or underpayments

Unauthorised deductions

Minimum conditions of employment

Misleading conduct in relation to employment

Sham contracting

Environmental Defender’s Office

The matter must:

Relate to an environmental issue

Be in the public interest

Public interest environmental law – protecting wildlife and communities

Planning law

Lawyers can provide representation to those charged with criminal offences at protests.

No fee www.edo.org.au/

9420 7271 18/2 Delhi St, West Perth WA 6005

Do not assist with personal matter.

Limited legal representation (case by case).

Fremantle Community Legal Centre

Must be within Fremantle area However, exceptions:

Tenancy law – Open to Alfred Cove to Yangebup

Welfare

Document drafting , limited to:

Family court documents - Consent applications, parenting orders

Restraining orders (applicants only)

Family

Children

Financial/property

Divorce matters

Domestic Violence

$10 fee: (income: less than $40,000) Fees apply: (income: $40,000 - $70,000) Fee

www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/fclc

9432 9790, 9-4pm Mon- Fri

Level 1, Suite 31 Fremantle Malls

35 William Street Fremantle WA 6160

No walk in – only by appointment

Limited court representation, including a Duty Lawyer service at Fremantle Magistrates Court for applicants in Family Violence Restraining Order and Violence Restraining Order

http://www.edo.org.au/

http://www.edo.org.au/

http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/fclc




rights – Open to South West

Evening services – Open to Metro area

Eligibility criteria: - Financially disadvantaged - Culturally and linguistically diverse - Homeless or at risk of homelessness - Victim of family violence - Have children at risk - Significant mental health issues or disability - Any other extenuating circumstances of vulnerability

Other areas of law

Criminal injuries compensation

Minor criminal matters (limited)

Tenancy (tenants only)

Welfare rights (Centrelink card) Other services

Mediation – family only

Information & referral service

Representation – decided case by case basis, includes duty lawyer at Magistrates Court for FVRO, VRO matters (applicants only)

increase if income over $70,000 *See website for fees table

matters.

Evening service every fortnight on Wednesdays – initial advice

- Criminal Matters (including traffic)

- Civil Matters (including debt)

- Infinite wills and estates

- Family Matters - Employment Law

Goldfields Community Legal

Goldfields – Kalgoorlie,

Family law - Divorce

Admin fee $35,

www.gclc.com.au

9021 1888

23 Maritana St, Piccadilly WA 6430

Do not assist with: - Criminal Law


Centre Boulder, Coolgardie, Kambalda, Norseman, Salmon Gums, Gibson, Esperance catchment area Means test: $80, 000 cap

- Property settlement (advice only, no documents)

- Children matters - Violence restraining orders

(applicants and respondents)

Criminal Injuries compensation

Civil law - Credit and debt issues - Minor contractual dispute - Neighbour dispute - Problem with local council +

government - Enduring power of attorney

and guardianship - Motor vehicle accidents and

licence issues (removal of licence disqualification)

- Misconduct Restraining Orders - Criminal Injuries Compensation

Migrant services and settlement offered to refugees, humanitarian entrants, migrants, and their families.

Tenancy issues (tenants only)

concession $20

1300 139 188

No walk in – only by appointment Open Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm. Phone appointments available in: Menzies, Leonora, Laverton

- Traffic Offences - Personal Injuries - Commercial Law - Migration Law - Taxation Matters - Workers

Compensation - Employment Law Does not provide advice in legal matters already covered by Legal Aid. Aboriginal Legal Service and Aboriginal Family Law Service.

Gosnells Community Legal Centre

Low-income earners Live close in or close Gosnells (furthest suburbs Roleystone, Darling Downs, Serpentine)

Family law

Including child support

Minor property settlement assistance

Other

Domestic Violence Legal Service

Victim Compensation Program


Financial Counselling

Tenancy Help (tenants only)

Most of their services are free. Mediation Services and the Victim Compensation Program

https://gosclc.com.au/

9398 1455 Gosnells Community Lotteries House, Suite 1, 2232 Albany Highway Gosnells WA 6110 Outreach in:

- - Armadale

Closed on Mondays. Tues – Fri 9:30am to 12:30pm or 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Appointments are necessary; no more than 3 weeks in advance. Unable to assist in




Mediation: - Family Law - Neighbour disputes, such as

fencing, trees, noise and harassment.

Representation in court for restraining order applications and defended hearings (applicant only)

Civil and general law (initial advice only)

have some charges attached to them.

preparing Family Court documents. Do not assist with:

- Wills - Immigration - Commercial - Criminal matters

Kimberley Community Legal Services (Broome)

Kimberley region

Tenancy (tenants only)

Family Law

Family violence Depending on capacity, also services re:

Financial Counselling for those with issues with credit and debt

Consumer issues

Issues with Centrelink

Discrimination and Complaints in employment law

Estate Matters

Civil law


Redress Schemes

Stolen Wages Scheme

No fee for legal, financial counselling and tenancy services.

www.kcls.org.au

9192 5177 or 1800 797 088 Broome

3/41 Carnarvon Street Broome WA 6725

Mon to Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm open for appointments. Drop-in Service Monday to Wednesday 8:30am – 12pm.

- Includes drafting family court documents Casework assistance and representation depending on capacity.

Kimberley Community Legal Services (Kununurra )

Kimberley area The Kimberley Community

Tenancy

Family Law

Money Matters / Consumer

No fee for legal, financial counselling

www.kcls.org.au

9169 3100 1800 685 020 Kununurra

4 Papuana St, Kununurra WA 6743

Drop-in Service 8:30am-12:00pm Tues to Thurs; or make an


Legal Services website covers both the West Kimberley (Broome office) and Kimberley (Kununnura) the list of services same for both

and Credit Law / Financial Counselling

Centrelink

Family Violence

Discrimination and Complaints

Estate Matters

Civil law


Redress Schemes

and tenancy services

appointment from 1:00pm – 3:00pm Tues to Thurs.

Marninwarntikura Fitzroy Women’s Resource Centre

Assist indigenous women and families within Fitzroy Valley catchment area

Support and Crisis Response for Women’s Shelter

Marnin Family support & Legal Unit (FVPLU) there:

- - Provides advice for domestic and family violence victims

- - Provides court representation for victims of family violence and/or sexual assault.

- - Assist in lodging applications for Criminal Injuries Compensation, Restraining Orders, Parenting Orders.

Parenting support resources, including a Childhood Learning Unit, and Child and Parent Centre

Family law advice

Community Programs

No fee https://mwrc.com.au

9191 5284

Lot 284 Balannjangarri Road Fitzroy Crossing WA 6765

Mental Health Law Centre

For people with mental health issues who are involved involuntarily in

Mental health law

Guardianship and administration

Responding to Restraining Orders

No fee https://mhlcwa.org.au/

9328 8012 1800 620 285

No walk-in 255 Hay Street Subiaco WA 6008

Telephone Advice Line operates Mon-Fri from 9:00am to 4:00pm and provides quick legal advice on

https://mwrc.com.au/

https://mwrc.com.au/

https://mhlcwa.org.au/

https://mhlcwa.org.au/


the mental health system in WA (Matters under Mental Health Act 2014)

Criminal matters (breaches of VRO, no fines)

Review boards on mental health tribunals

Legal representation for some criminal cases involving assault, stealing, drug related offences, disorderly conduct, breach of bail and breach of Court or Police orders.

non-complex matters. Can also assist people who: - Have a diagnosed mental illness; - Have a legal issue that is causally related to their mental illness; - Experience financial hardship

MIDLAS Midland Information Debt and Legal Advocacy Service

Within catchment area incl. north east and the hills This includes: City of Swan, Shire of Mundaring and Kalamunda, Town of Bassendean, City of Bayswater etc.

Disability services

Advocacy and advice with NDIS, and for those whose disability pensions have been rejected by Centrelink

Financial advice and service

Budgeting

Managing debt

Family law

Children’s matters. This includes: legal advice, assistance for application to family court, breach of court orders. Limited court representation.

No advice on property, unless related to children’s matter.

Domestic violence & VRO – applications

No fee

www.midlas.org.au

9250 2123 23 Old Great Northern Hwy, Midland WA 6056 Ellenbrook office 38 Main Street, Ellenbrook WA 6069 ONLY for utility bills advice and planning on Tuesday morning from 9 am.

Mon – Fri 9:30am – 4:00pm at Midland Office. No walk-ins. Generally will not assist in complaints against the police, the health sector, or other community service providers


Criminal injuries compensation for those in domestic family violence.

Tenancy

Advocacy service, advice for tenant advocates

Tenants only

Assistance with restraining orders VRO & FVRO (person with disability)

Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre (Joondalup)

Northern suburbs area – metro area Means tested after first appt.

Traffic law

Family law (incl. children’s matters and Property matters)

Domestic violence issues (including retraining orders)

Civil law - motor vehicle accidents - consumer law - minor civil matters - contracts


Minor building disputes

Minor criminal law

Tenancy law

Elder Abuse

Free over the phone $40 face-to-face appointment (reductions for concession) Document preparation: fees $20-$100

www.nsclegal.org.au

9301 4413 270 Joondalup Dr, Joondalup WA 6027

*No advice on child support and spousal maintenance And no family law documents No fee Older People’s Rights Service open to Perth Metro (priority to low-income earner)

Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre (Mirrabooka)

Northern and eastern suburbs

Family law excluding child support and spousal maintenance; divorce only if other party cannot be located, or if no marriage certificate

Property settlement

Civil tenancy and advocacy*

Family violence

Elder abuse*

$20 initial apt $10 concession card holder

www.nsclegal.org.au

9440 1663 10 Cobbler Pl, Mirrabooka WA 6061

* No fee Older People’s Rights Service open to Perth Metro (priority to low-income earner) No court


Education

Document drafting

Civil Law – MVA property damage; consumer trader issues

representation

Peel Community Legal Services

Peel region Means test: $50 000 per annum

Criminal law

Civil law

Tenancy

Family law – property and children matters


General law

Domestic violence

Advocacy - tenancy, social service payments, small debts

Issues with Centrelink

Child support agency matters

Enduring power of attorney and guardianship

Advanced Health directive

No fee www.peelcls.com.au

9581 4511 Suite 6/2 Sutton St, Mandurah WA 6210 Outreach in*: - Pinjarra - Waroona

Advice only No court assistance Infolines Mon, Tue, Friday from 9:30-4:00pm

Pilbara Community Legal Centre (Karratha)

Means tested – case by case basis

Family law (incl. children’s matters)

Wills and Deceased estates

Domestic violence (incl. victims support service)

Financial counselling

Tenancy

Homeless service

Migrant service (incl. assisting migrants settle in, housing, employment, legal, education)


No fee www.pcls.net.au

9185 5899 Lotteries House, Unit 1, 7 Morse Court, Karratha WA 6714

Does not provide legal advice on criminal law

Pilbara Community Legal Centre

Newman area only


Tenancy


9175 0148 4/46 Iron Ore Parade


(Newman) Outreach from South Headland for other areas of Law

Newman WA 6753

Pilbara Community Legal Centre (Roebourne)

Means tested – case by case basis

Family law – children’s matters.

Wills

Deceased estates

Domestic violence


Drafting documents


9182 1169 9185 5899

2 Padbury Street Roebourne WA 6718

Pilbara Community Legal Centre (South Hedland)

Pilbara area only Must be low-medium income for ongoing help

Family law


Estate: wills

Document drafting (incl. family law documents and wills)

Housing support


Debt program- tenants

Domestic Violence


9140 1630

2 Leake St, South Hedland WA 6722

Regional Alliance West

Geraldton

Legal information, advice and support in most areas of law:

Tenant advocacy


Financial literacy

Financial emergency relief

Housing assistance programmes

Housing and homelessness support

Prisoner Reintegration

No fee http://raw.org.au/

9938 0600 1/114 Sanford St, Geraldton WA 6530

- Office in Carnavon (Gascoyne Community Legal Centre).

Outreach in: - Meekathara, Mt

Magnet, Cue, Northampton and Yalgoo (Nyarlu Miyarnumualgu)

- Exmouth - Denham

http://raw.org.au/

http://raw.org.au/


Southern Communities Advocacy Legal Education Service (SCALES)

Must reside in Kwinana or Rockingham

Tenancy and public housing

Criminal

Criminal Injury Compensation

Family law**

Family & Domestic violence

Immigration and refugee law

Civil matters

Centrelink

Equal opportunity claims

Consumer Law

Contract Law

Debt

No fee www.murdoch.edu.au/School-of-Law/SCALES/

9550 0400 Suite 3, St Nicholas CLC 14 Council Ave, Rockingham WA 6168

**Primarily children’s matters

South West Community Legal Centre Inc.

Disadvantaged and vulnerable people living in the South West Means testing but may be waived in circumstances of financial hardship

Family law (incl. parenting arrangements and property settlement; child custody)

Child support and maintenance

Violence restraining orders

Debt issues and consumer matters


Motor vehicle accidents (if no insurance)*

Duty lawyer at Family Court and Restraining Order Court

Free legal advice Low-cost mediation based on income (between $20 -$100)

http://swclc.org.au

9791 3206 1800 999 727

14 Plaza Street South Bunbury WA 6230

*Limited service No representation or document drafting, however at times lawyers can assist with paper work at their own discretion Outreach: Bridgetown Busselton Collie Harvey Manjimup Margaret River Narrogin Bunbury Regional Prison

Street Law Centre WA

Homeless or at risk of homelessness in WA

Housing

Debts, fines and infringements

Bankruptcy – limited capacity

Criminal Law (minor charges)

No fee www.streetlawcentre.org.au

9221 7661 1800 752 992

Outreach centres Ruah Centre: 33 Shenton Street Northbridge

- Work may include: - - Letter Writing - - Negotiation - - Minor Court

http://swclc.org.au/

http://swclc.org.au/


Discrimination

Police complaint


Freedom of Information applications

ID Documents – applying for birth certificate/photo identification documents

Violence Restraining Orders (initial advice) – Family and other

Family law (assistance will initially be limited)

Early release of superannuation (assistance will initially be limited)

Guardianship and administrations applications

(every second Tues 10am – 12pm) Tranby: Unit 6/5 Aberdeen Street East Perth (every Fri 8.30 -10.30am) Passages (12-24yo only): 143 Edward Street, Perth (every Wed 10.30am – 12pm)

St Pats: 12 Queen Victoria Street Freemantle (every second Tues 9am – 11am)

work, however this is limited

Sussex Street Community Legal Centre

For low income and disadvantaged people in the community – need to meet income and asset limits. – means tested Tenancy issues for south west metro area Eligible for assistance after

Family law (Divorce, Separation, Children Matters and Domestic Violence, including Restraining Orders)

Civil law

Minor criminal matters (Belmont Outreach only)

Welfare Rights

Disability Discrimination

Tenancy Advocacy and financial matters

Individual Disability Advocacy


Night Legal Service* on Monday and Thursday nights

No fee www.sscls.asn.au

Temporary phone number: 0429 611 435 6253 9500 Country callers & IDAS: 1300 648 655

29 Sussex St, East Victoria Park WA 6101 Outreach services in Belmont, Midland and Armadale, Cannington, (however limited services).

Hours Mon to Fri 9:30am – 4:30pm Monday/Thursday A Night Legal Service (no geographical or income restrictions) which cover: Family - Divorce and

separation - Care and

protection of children

- Children matters - Initial property


income test, if: Have no dependent children - earn less 50,000 per annum Have dependent children - earn 75,000 annum Have net assets of less than $410, 000

family and civil

Emergency relief

settlement advice

- Family and Domestic Violence

Civil Law - Motor Vehicle

accidents - Property damage - Negligence - Neighbour

disputes

Tenancy WA

Eligible for help if you: Rent a private home; live in public housing; live in community housing; rent a caravan or unit in a residential park; or are boarding in a lodging house or private home.

Tenancy issues - Information, Advice and Support.

Assist tenants experiencing Domestic Violence

$40 for legal advice Fee may be waived if a low income earner, in arrears, or if receiving benefits.

www.tenancywa.org.au

Advice Line - (08) 9221 0088 Country Call Free 1800 621 888

2/18 Plain St, East Perth WA 6004

Advice Line 9:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays) Fact sheets available, read first before contacting

The Humanitarian Group

People new to Australia from disadvantaged and culturally and

Outreach support service. Specialist immigration (incl.

citizenship visa cancellations, amendment of government records, bridging visas,

All services are provided free of charge.

thehumanitariangroup.org.au

Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm.

Ground Floor, 445 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000 Outreach Support

http://www.tenancywa.org.au/

http://www.tenancywa.org.au/

https://thehumanitariangroup.org.au/




linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Administrative Appeals Tribunal matters)

Protection Visas Family Reunion (Applications

to bring family to Australia) Modern slavery and human

trafficking Family and domestic violence Child protection Criminal injuries compensation Discrimination and equal

opportunities Minor criminal matters and

traffic offences General Legal Assistance TPV Project (Free legal assistance to Asylum Seekers arrived by boat)

(08) 6148 3600 Detention Advice Line: (08) 6148 3650, from 1pm to 3pm, Thursdays only

Service: 9am to 2.30pm, Mondays only at Red Cross’ Migration Support Programs Hub, 110 Goderich Street, East Perth (for Family Reunion visa options and General Legal Assistance) You must first attend our main office to make an appointment at the Outreach Support Service. TPV / SHEV Drop In Day: 2pm to 5pm, Tuesdays only at the Asylum Seeker Hub, Riverview Church, 1 Thorogood Street, Burswood

Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service

1. Centrelink and Family Assistance Geographic catchment area north of Swan River to the top

Tenancy

Residential tenancy advice (Includes private and public housing)

Centrelink

Family Assistance Office issues

Advice for those with

No fee www.wraswa.org.au

(08) 9328 1751

98 Edward St, Perth WA 6000 No walk-in; call for over-the-phone advice.

No advice on family law matters Fact sheets available on website under the Resources section.


of the state of WA and across to the SA/NT border. 2. Tenancy Assistance Areas of City of Perth, Mosman Park, Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove, Claremont, Nedlands Subiaco, Vincent, Wembley, Wembley Downs, Mount Lawley, Cambridge, Glendalough, Bayswater, Coolbinia, Menora, Scarborough. 3. Social Security Prosecution Assistance – across WA

Centrelink issues or those cut-off from payments, including family tax pensions

Social Security Prosecution Assistance

No ongoing casework in matters that do not have legal merit.


Wheatbelt Community Legal Centre Inc

Wheatbelt community, for those who are disadvantaged or experiencing hardship.

Family law (parenting , property, divorce)

Child protection

Domestic violence

Family Violence Restraining Orders

Tenancy

Criminal injury compensation

Minor criminal matters

Minor civil claims

No fee www.wheatbeltclc.com.au

(08) 9622 5200

327 Fitzgerald Street Northam, WA 6401

Mon-Thurs 9:00am – 4:00pm

Women’s Legal Service WA (formerly known as Women’s Law Centre)

Disadvantaged women who live in Western Australia.

Family law (parenting related matters, divorce and some property settlement matters through the legal clinic)

Family violence (identifying and responding to family violence and restraining order matters)

Protection and care (matters involving the Department of Communities Child Protection and Family Support Division)

Criminal injuries compensation (where it relates to family violence, assault or sexual assault).

Djinda Service*:

Provides legal info and advice

Limited court representation

$20 for one hour

www.wlcwa.org.au

(08) 9272 8800 Or Country Callers 18700 625 122 Djinda Service: call 9200 2202 to book an appointment or enquire.

Level 1, 445 Hay St, Perth WA 6000 (CSA Building)

Monday to Thursday 9:30am-4:00pm. Friday 9:30am-1:00pm. Legal Clinic not suitable for women who have ongoing or complex family court proceedings. No advise on child support agreement but can assist with spousal maintenance and financial/property settlement queries. *Perth Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention Legal Service


Advocacy, assistance and referrals regarding: - Family Violence Restraining Orders - Child Protection and Care - Family law matters - Criminal injuries compensation (when regarding family violence or sexual assault)

Youth Legal Services

For children and young people (under 25 years) residing in WA.

Criminal matters, including traffic offences

Motor vehicle accidents (not personal injury)

Contract law


Violence and misconduct restraining orders

Leaving home

Case work and court representation (Children’s Court matters only)

No fee youthlegalserviceinc.com.au

(08) 9202 1688 or Regional 1800 199 006

Suite 3 12 St Georges Tce Perth WA 6000 Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.

No walk ins. Call to make an appointment. Limited legal representation in courts within Perth Metro area. Fact sheets on website

http://youthlegalserviceinc.com.au/

