The people we help

Follow the journey of 32 people that received help from community legal centres

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Snapshot 2018/19

Community Legal WA is the peak body representing community legal centres in Western Australia.

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

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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.
Helpdesk Staff

Eva Bett and Marina Greaney
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.
Increase in calls from workers affected by COVID-19.

The Employment Law Centre of Western Australia, assisting vulnerable employees in WA everyday, has seen a spike in calls from workers affected by COVID-19.

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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.
Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY - Community Legal WA is committed to protecting and upholding the right to privacy of members, staff, volunteers, Executive Committee members and representatives of other agencies, in the way Community Legal WA collects, stores and uses information about them and the services Community Legal WA provides to them.
Guardianship and Administration
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.
Media Releases

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Volunteering

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

Community Legal Western Australia is the peak organisation representing and supporting 28 community legal centres operating in Western Australia.
Terms and Conditions

The Community Legal WA (Community Legal WA) is a peak organisation representing and supporting the 28 Community Legal Centres (CLCs) operating in Western Australia. The purpose of our website and social media is to promote awareness, discussion, participation and sharing of information that aligns with our purpose, vision and values. We do not offer legal advice however we can assist you to connect with a Centre if you require legal assistance.
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