People often have legal problems after natural disasters, from replacing lost identity documents to advocating with landlords and access to social security. Community legal centres can help with these issues.

Legal Aid WA has a phone line for people affected by the floods - you can call them on 1300 650 579. 

Community Legal WA have three member organisations working in the Kimberley to support communities:

Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre 

Supporting Fitzroy Valley women & their families by encouraging safety & well-being & fostering leadership & financial independence.

  • Lot 284 Balanijangarri Road, Fitzroy Crossing, WA 6765 | T: 08 9191 5284 

Aboriginal Family Legal Service

Providing legal services for victims-survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples and their families. 

Kimberley locations:

  • Broome: Unit 1/46 Dampier Terrace, Broome WA 6725 | T: (08) 9193 5455 
  • Kununurra: Suite 1/10 Banksia Street, Kununurra WA 6743 | T: (08) 9168 2001 

Kimberley Community Legal Services

Providing free legal, financial counselling and tenancy services to financially disadvantaged people in the Kimberley.

  • 4 Papuana Street, Kununurra, WA 6743 | T: 08 9169 3100   

Community Legal WA also has member centres that provide specialist legal help on issues like tenancy and welfare issues.

Not sure which centre you need? You can also use our online referral tool to find help and contact a centre:

Use our Online Referral Tool to find help