Candlelight Vigil Join us to honour and remember the lives of women and children who have been killed by domestic and family violence. When: Wednesday, 4 May, 5.00pm-6.00pm Where: Due to COVID Restrictions physical places are limited, online streaming of event is available. …
News
More women are being harassed, tracked through an ‘explosion’ in tech-based abuse, lawyers say
CEO Dr Jennie Gray was in the media this week, talking about new funding to address technology facilitated abuse, a coercive control tactic used by perpetrators to monitor, isolate and threaten women. Please click on the link below for the full story. https://www.abc.net.au/…/technology-based-abuse-s…/100983388
Office closure during the break period
Women’s Legal Service WA is closed from 12 noon Friday 24 December 202 and will reopen on Tuesday 4 January 2022. In the event you need urgent legal advice during our Christmas closure, please telephone the Legal Aid of WA Infoline on 1300 650 579. Should you require assistance from other services, the following numbers may be useful: Women’s Domestic …
Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer – Dr Jennie Gray
Dr Jennie Gray Announcement
Position Vacant – Chief Executive Officer
We are looking for a driven, passionate and ambitious individual to lead and build Women’s Legal Service in WA (to become a sustainable, resilient, thriving and holistic gender specific service across Western Australia. Our mission is to provide legal services, education and advocacy to empower all women to make informed decisions and access just and equitable outcomes. CEO Position Description
West Australian Newspaper Article
Women’s Legal Service’s Principal Legal Officer, Selena McCrickard speaks to reporter Annabelle Hennesey about the push to penalise men who are controlling over women. Annabel Hennessey: How control can be part of the cycle of domestic abuse | The West Australian
WLSWA Christmas Fundraiser
Small acts of kindness can have a lasting impact. Here at WLSWA, it’s vital that we can provide emergency financial assistance for groceries, transport, kids gifts or whatever else may be needed by those experiencing hardship this Christmas. Please give generously to support those in need by donating to our Christmas Fundraiser. Many thanks! Donate here.
NEW – FDV Financial Counselling Services
Women’s Legal Service WA are pleased to announce that we now offer a specialist family and domestic violence financial counselling service to all women in Western Australia who are experiencing financial disadvantage and/or hardship. We would like to acknowledge the Financial Counselling Foundation for enabling us to provide this valuable service. We welcome Merlene, an experienced Senior Financial Counsellor who …
Media Release – August 2020
BHP PARTNERS WITH WOMEN’S LEGAL SERVICE WA Women’s Legal Service WA (WLSWA) is delighted to announce the formation of a two-year partnership with BHP to deliver a pilot program in the Pilbara. The venture comes at a time when family and domestic violence as a result of COVID-19 is on a significant rise, with Western Australia experiencing one of the …
CEO Appointment – Announcement
We are pleased to welcome Dr Gillian Booth-Yudelman as our inaugural Chief Executive Officer. Having started her appointment during the Covid-19 crisis, Dr Booth-Yudelman has already brought significant guidance, support and expertise to our organisation and we look forward to thriving under her leadership. Read more for the full appointment announcement WLSWA CEO Announcement May 20