• Covid-19

    With the impact of Covid-19 being felt by so many West Australians, the demand for legal help is growing. This page provides resources and links for frequent Covid-19 related legal problems. Read more

Community legal centres play a vital role in ensuring everyday people experiencing discrimination or disadvantage can access the legal help they need, at the time they need it most.

Case Stories

Read about the success stories from our community legal centres.

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The people we help

This state-wide data snapshot provides an overview of the work of community legal centres in 2018-19.

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Volunteering

Our dedicated volunteers are fundamental to centres providing services to the community.

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The impact of Community Legal Centres

27,313

people were assisted last year

32%

of people assisted were experiencing, or a risk of, family violence

7,292

people asked for help with a Family Law matter

Latest news

  • Recognition for the work of community legal centres

    Congratulations to Tenancy WA as a category finalist, and our Executive Director, Sharryn Jackson, on winning the Rona Okely Award at the WA Consumer Protection Awards 2020. Read more

  • Ending imprisonment for unpaid fines

    After months of consultation with MPs across political parties, Community Legal WA celebrated with campaign organisers and supporting MPs as new legislation passed the WA Parliament to provide common sense alternatives to prison for people unable to pay their fines. Read more

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