Guests: ALSWA’s John Bedford, Gulmina Miocevich, Kim Axford, Seranie Gamble
John Bedford ALSWA Executive Officer
John talks about his family ties in the Halls Creek/Kimberley region and provides us with an insight into the work done by ALSWA’s offices throughout Western Australia.
Gulmina Miocevich ALSWA Civil Unit Manager
Kim Axford ALSWA Civil Unit Lawyer
How can the Civil Unit assist you? Find out more about their role, which also included assisting over 1000 people with their Redress WA applications. Please Note: Redress WA has now closed and all application enquiries should be directed to Redress WA on 1800 617 233.
Seranie Gamble ALSWA Law and Advocacy Unit Human Rights Lawyer
Motivated by the injustice facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Seranie discusses the importance of the protection and promotion of human rights and ALSWA’s role in this, both in Australia and internationally
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