RTRFM 92.1 assisted us in recording our very own Community Service Announcement last month. We are fortunate to have this resource shared with the broader community, to encourage donations that will directly help women in need.
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Resources
Template Disclosure List (for family law matters) with instructions
Self Help ToolsIn all family law matters, including those which are yet to progress to Family Court proceedings, parties are subject to legal ongoing obligations to disclose relevant documents.
To assist women comply with their ongoing disclosure obligations, Women’s Legal Service WA (WLSWA) has developed a template Disclosure List with instructions for how to complete the template and otherwise organise disclosure documents in family law matters.
The template and instructions are intended as information only.
If you have any queries in relation to how the information relates to you or your situation, we strongly suggest you obtain independent legal advice.
DownloadTemplate Index for Court Documents (family law proceedings)
Self Help ToolsThis template has been developed by Women’s Legal Service WA (WLSWA) to assist women who have family law proceedings by helping them to organise their court documents.
The information in these instructions is intended as information only.
If you have any queries in relation to how the information relates to your situation, we strongly suggest you obtain independent legal advice (as early as possible).
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Template Letter serving an application for divorce on other party (family law)
Self Help ToolsThis is a template letter developed by Women’s Legal Service WA (WLSWA) to assist women who are unrepresented to serve their application for divorce on the other party.
This letter is intended as a starting point only and should be adapted by the document user to suit the individual circumstances of their matter.
The template is intended as information only.
If you have any queries in relation to how the information relates to you or your situation, we strongly suggest you obtain independent legal advice.
DownloadThe Impacts of Trauma
The Impacts of Trauma AnimationTrauma is caused by many things. Living with complex trauma means that our trauma can be re-triggered when we experience events that remind us of what happened before. The team at Women’s Legal Service WA have produced a resource to help us understand what trauma can look like in the legal system. This short animation will be useful for those who have experienced trauma as well as those who support them personally and professionally. Please feel free to use and share.
The Poster Project
The Poster ProjectWomen’s Legal Service WA has co-designed and produced community education posters, aimed at debunking myths commonly used by perpetrators to prevent women leaving an abusive relationship, and hard copies are available for services, organisations, and places.
Victim’s fear of the adverse outcomes of fleeing or reporting abuse is exacerbated for those women who are socially, culturally, and economically isolated. This includes women who live in rural and regional areas, women from CaLD backgrounds, and who speak English as a second or third language, and women living in Australia on a temporary visa.
The myths on the poster have been translated into Arabic, Farsi, Punjabi, and Vietnamese.
The QR code scans to the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing directory. And there is a space on the poster to add contact details of local services as needed.
The posters are printed on quality recycled paper with a satin finish and come in two sizes, A2 and A3.
To receive posters, free of charge, please email info@wlswa.org.au with your quantity preferences.
You can also find a PDF copy here WLSWA Poster Project 2022
This resource was made possible thanks to Grants for Women, WA Department of Communities.
WLSWA Criminal Injuries Compensation Guide
GuidesThis is a practical guide developed by Women’s Legal Service WA to assist women who have experienced injury as a result of a criminal offence understand their legal rights and how to apply for criminal injures compensation in WA.
This is intended to provide information only.
If you have any queries in relation to how the information relates to your situation, we strongly suggest you obtain independent legal advice (as early as possible as there are limitation dates which may apply).
WLSWA wishes to acknowledge the CIC Manual prepared and published by Legal Aid WA and Fremantle Community Legal Centre which is a valuable resource and which assisted WLSWA when preparing this Guide.
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WLSWA Divorce Guide
GuidesThis is a practical guide developed by Women’s Legal Service WA (WLSWA) to assist women who are seeking assistance on their family law (divorce) matter to understand their rights and answer commonly asked questions about the court process.
This guide is intended to provide information only.
If you have any queries in relation to how the information relates to your situation, we strongly suggest you obtain independent legal advice (as early as possible as there are limitation dates which may apply).
WLSWA can provide women who are experiencing financial disadvantage with legal advice about divorce. Contact us to request an appointment.
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WLSWA Mediation Guide
GuidesThis is a practical guide developed by Women’s Legal Service WA to assist women with family law matters to prepare for mediation, understand their rights and answer commonly asked questions about the mediation process for family law matters.
This guide is intended to provide information only.
If you have any queries in relation to how the information relates to your situation, we strongly suggest you obtain independent legal advice (as early as possible).
WLSWA can provide women who are experiencing financial disadvantage with legal advice about mediation or family law property settlement entitlements through our Legal Clinic. Contact us to request an appointment.
DownloadWLSWA Parenting Plans and Consent Orders Workbook
GuidesThis is a workbook developed by Women’s Legal Service WA to assist parents and carers of children negotiate and document care arrangements for children after separation.
This workbook is intended to provide information only. If you have any doubts about whether a proposed care arrangement is safe or suitable for your children, we strongly suggest you seek independent legal advice before signing any document.
This workbook is not suitable for families where there is (or a risk of) family violence or abuse to a parent, carer or any risk to the safety or well-being of the children. If you have concerns about these issues, please seek legal advice.
DownloadWLSWA Safety Planning Guide
GuidesThis information guide is designed to assist you with preparing your own Safety Plan.
It is not intended to be legal advice and is provided as general information only.
We strongly recommend you seek legal advice if you have any questions about any legal issues. Further information on how to do this is at the end of this guide.
In preparing this guide, Women’s Legal Service WA referred to many resources available online, and wishes to acknowledge the assistance provided by those.
For a separate contained Safety Plan which can be printed or used electronically, click on this link: Safety Plan
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