Landmark Stolen Wages Settlement
The Stolen Wages case in WA arose from laws that controlled the employment of First Nations people between 1936 and 1972. “These historical policies resulted in many Aboriginal and Torres…
Read moreImpact Report 2023
A sincere thank you to everyone who supported the work of Law Access in the financial year 2022-2023. Click here to see the Law Access Impact Report 2023.
Read moreInformation Videos in Kriol
Law Access is pleased to announce that we have published our Information Videos for Applicants in Kriol. Special thanks to Aboriginal Interpreting WA for the translation and Rachel Darma for…
Read moreFirst Nations Action Plan
We are excited to publish our First Nations Action Plan with commitments to reconciliation across 2023 and 2024. We thank the many contributors to the Plan, especially our First Nations…
Read moreAnnual Report 2023
Law Access has released its 2023 Annual Report. Compared to the 2022 Annual Report, we note the following: 100 more applicants for legal assistance Decrease in matters placed with, and…
Read moreLaw Access Cultural Competence Action Plan
Law Access has launched its Cultural Competence Action Plan. The Plan aims: To ensure that Law Access is providing an accessible and supportive service and effectively engaging with First Nations…
Read morePerpetual Impact Philanthropy Grant
Law Access Media Release in collaboration with Women’s Legal Service WA and thanks to Perpetual Impact Philanthropy Law Access has received a Perpetual Impact Philanthropy grant to support the Family…
Read moreTrauma-informed resources
Law Access has launched the final instalment in the suite of resources for pro bono lawyers on trauma-informed practice. See the suite of resources at: Trauma-informed practice – Law Access…
Read moreAttorney General's Community Service Awards
Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards Nominations Now Open! Nominations for the 2023 Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards have now opened. The awards acknowledge and celebrate pro bono legal…
Read moreGlobal Pro Bono Hub
The Hub is the world’s first international online portal for the pro bono legal sector, providing access to an evolving range of resources, news, upcoming events and job opportunities across…
Read more2023 Walk for Justice - Thank you!
The Walk for Justice is over for another year and we sincerely thank our corporate sponsors, the McCusker Charitable Foundation, the 822 participants and everyone who donated. We raised $172k!…
Read more2023 Walk for Justice
The 2023 Walk for Justice is open for registrations and sponsorships. Go to the event page at Law Access Walk 4 Justice 2023 (lawaccessw4j.com.au)
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