The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd provides legal support and representation in Civil Law and Human Rights Law, Criminal Law and Family Law – Care and Protection. Additional services include the Bail Support Service, Prison In-Reach Legal Service, Community Legal Education, 24/7 Custody Notification Service, Custody Wellbeing Service, Old Ways New Ways, Work and Development Permit Service, Youth Engagement Program and Family and Domestic Violence Hubs/Healing Services.
Civil Law and Human Rights Law, Criminal Law, Family Law – Care and Protection, Conflict of Interest
The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd has a pamphlet that explains the services and matters that we handle.
Law Matters is produced and presented by the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd in Perth.
It is only through the goodwill of our supporters that ALSWA can adequately advocate, lobby and provide a strong voice nationally and internationally on the continued struggles and inequality faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Guests: Megan Krakouer, Director of the @National Suicide Prevention & Trauma Recovery Project. Tragically, there have recently been 2 deaths in custody at Bandyup Women’s Prison since March, and: In the lead up to Anzac Day, Jodi Hoffmann chats with Whadjuk and Yued Noongar and Yamatji Elder Di Ryder OAM,
Satara Uthayakumaran an Australian writer, advocate and social reform leader, dedicated to amplifying the voices of young people, particularly those from marginalised communities. Satara has spoken with young people across the country including many in youth detention centres – ‘too young for social media, but old enough for jail’. – and
ABC News Community individuals interested in becoming a member of ALSWA may do so by completing this application form and sending it to the Company secretary [info@als.org.au] with $10 membership payment attached or remitted to the following bank account:
| Account Name: | Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia Limited |
| Bank: | Commonwealth Bank of Australia Limited |
| BSB No: | 066-000 |
| Account No: | 13401523 |
| Reference: | Membership (Include Name) |
Acknowledgement of Country
The Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia Ltd (ALSWA) acknowledges the Traditional Owners on which our offices stand.
We recognise the continuing connection to land, sea, Culture and community and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.
Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, Always will be, Aboriginal Land.
Cultural Warning
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people using this website are advised that it may contain photos, videos, audio, or names of people who have passed away.
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