Our Impact

Our vision is equal access to justice for all Western Australians.

Law Access aims to help the most disadvantaged and marginalised people, and not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia, experience access to justice.

Measuring our Impact

In 2019 Law Access started measuring our impact against the outcomes we aim to achieve for disadvantaged members of the Western Australian community.

Our 2019 Impact Report

Our Stories

Best thing ever. I had no understanding and was in a very dark place. If it wasn’t for my lawyers, I would have lost my family home... and my children. I will be forever in their debt. They saved me from making mistakes, and helped in my darkest of days.”

Jane (not her real name)

I liked that Law Access could help me. I wouldn't have been able to do what I could without it. The lawyer was excellent – the best lawyer I've ever had.”

Sarah (not her real name), an adult survivor of childhood sexual abuse who made a successful Criminal Injuries Compensation claim

[My pro bono lawyer] took the stress out of my situation, [they] also gave me the confidence to fight for my rights.”

Beth (not her real name, an applicant who was able to keep her house following a dispute with a lender

Our Statistics

A snapshot of our achievements since we started in 2015:

2839

responses

to first enquiries

2010

applications received

for pro bono assistance

679

referrals made to lawyers

who provided free, reduced or deferred fee assistance as appropriate

1041

applicants provided with information

on why their matters were not suitable for referral

104

law student volunteers and interns

were supervised and trained

volunteer graduates

were provided with Practical Legal Training

Funders and Donors

We wish to thank our funders, donors, and the sponsors who provide direct in-kind support for our administration.

See all our Funders and Donors