Helen McCartney, ALSWA’s Perth based Records Officer discusses her role at ALSWA ALSWA Lawyer Miriam Kelly talks about Family Law services that are now available through ALSWA’s Kalgoorlie office ALSWA Lawyer Shayla Gibbons discusses the Family Law services that now operate out of ALSWA’s Broome office
Read more →Mechelle Wilson from Noongar Radio talks about a collaborative project between Noongar Radio and Acacia prison which has resulted in their documentary being a finalist in the Community Broadcasting Awards. The broadcast, one of just four finalists in the ‘Most Innovative Outside Broadcast or Special Event Broadcast’
Read more →Today’s program focuses on Alice Springs, and in particular, the Central Australian Aboriginal Legal Aid Service (CAALAS) who will celebrate their 40th birthday in October 2013. Noel Hayes, Chairperson of the CAALAS Board, who has been involved with CAALAS since it’s beginnings; Ken Lechleitner, CAALAS Aboriginal Legal
Read more →Guests:Marc Newhouse from the WA Deaths in Custody Watch Committee RE the John Pat (30 year) Memorial Event taking place in Perth on 25 September 2013 (more information at www.deathsincustody.org.au); Sarouche Razi (ALSWA Civil/Human Rights Lawyer) and Betty Campbell (ALSWA Community Legal Education Officer) discuss their
Read more →Guests: Janette Dines, CEO, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Janette Dines provides an overview of the Royal Commission and why it has been set up. More information is available by phoning the Royal Commission General Enquiries line on 1800 099 340 Paul Gazia,
Read more →Guests: ALSWA CEO Dennis Eggington and Greens Senator Rachel Siewert Dennis and Rachel discuss Justice Reinvestment, community initiatives and the recent Banksia Hill Report by the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services. ALSWA Community Legal Education Officer Betty Campbell Betty Campbell talks about ALSWA’s legal workshops
Read more →Guests: Senator Rachel Siewert, Green State Senator; Rachel discusses the importance of Justice Reinvestment Nikki Dwyer, ALSWA Civil Law and Human Rights Unit Lawyer Nikki provides an update on the Stolen Generations Test Case, discusses local and international human rights, racial discrimination, and provides an overview of
Read more →Delia Rickard Acting Chair of the ACCC; Sarouche Razi, ALSWA Civil and Human Rights Unit Solicitor This Law Matters program focuses on Scams and our Guests are Delia Rickard Acting Chair of the ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) and Sarouche Razi, ALSWA Civil and Human Rights
Read more →Andrew Harvey, Deputy Director, Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (The Office)and Joseph Wallam, Community Liaison Officer with The Office Andrew & Joseph talk about discussing their role and recent reports and reviews. Lindon Coombes, National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples Lindon provides an update
Read more →Linda Mettam, ALSWA Albany Legal Secretary Linda talks about ALSWA’s services in and around Albany, and life in The Great Southern. Sarouche Razi, Senior Solicitor ALSWA Civil/Human Rights Unit Sarouche talks about what motivates him to work in the area of social justice, and discusses regional workshops
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