Working Women’s Centre WA

We’re here to help.

The Working Women’s Centre WA (WWCWA) offers free and confidential support to women and gender diverse folk, including legal assistance, welfare services, information and referrals for work-related issues such as:

Your rights at work like pay, leave, and safety
Unfair treatment or discrimination because of your gender, race, sexuality or disability
Sexual harassment or assault or unwanted sexual behaviour aimed at you

Our lawyers and social workers work together as a team to make sure you get the help you need – whether it’s legal advice, practical advice or someone to talk to about your situation.

Need support?
Need support?

Fill out our form to get started, or call us on (08) 9272 8866 for help with filling out this form.

Please note that only questions with * are required.

The Working Women’s Centre WA is a collaboration between Women’s Legal Service WA WLSWA) and Circle Green Community Legal (Circle Green). To deliver services as the Working Women’s Centre WA, WLSWA and Circle Green will need to share information about your matter. WLSWA and Circle Green will treat your personal information in line with their Privacy Policies, which are available on the websites. As a starting point, both organisations will keep your information confidential, except in limited circumstances, such as if there’s an imminent and serious safety risk.

I understand and consent to the sharing of my information between WLSWA and Circle Green.

About you

I'm reaching out for myself

I'm a service provider referring someone

Who is completing this referral?

Referring Organisation

Referrer Name

Position/role

Phone number

Email address

Who is this referral for?

Do you consent for the referrer to complete this referral on your behalf?

Yes

No

First name

Last name

Date of birth

Address

Address

Address

Address

Address

Address

Address

Phone number

Email address

Is it safe to: (Please select all options that are safe for us to do, or leave them blank if they are not safe)

Call you?

Leave a voicemail?

Leave a text message?

Send an email?

Let us know the best time to get in touch with you. Preferred time to contact:

Gender identity

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Self-identity (space to include more information below)Self-identity (space to include more information below)

Pronouns

Please select all that apply to you

I am Aboriginal

I am Torres Strait Islander

I am an apprentice or trainee

I am the only income earner in my household

I have dependents (e.g. children under the age of 18)

I am under 21 years of age

I am over 50 years of age

I live outside the Perth metropolitan area

I have a disability (includes mental health issues like depression / anxiety)

I come from a non-English speaking background

I have problems reading or writing English

I am on a temporary visa linked to my employment

I am an international student

I am at risk of homelessness

I am experiencing homelessness

I am experiencing family or domestic violence (FDV)

I am in financial hardship and cannot pay mt debts as they fall due

What is your main language?

Do you need an interpreter?

Yes

No

OtherOther

Country of birth

Visa subclass (if applicable)

Year of arrival to Australia (if applicable)

Your workplace

The employer's Australian Business Number (ABN)

ABN Lookup

The employer's business/trading name

Workplace address / location

Please list the details of any other people involved in the workplace issue (please include name, date of birth (if known), and relationship to you)

Are you a member of a union?

Yes

No

Unknown

Add details of union (optional)

Details of your workplace issue

What is your current situation or problem? Please tick all that apply

I was fired/dismissed by my employer

I was forced to quit by my employer

I was/am being made redundant by my employer

I am at risk of dismissal due to misconduct/performance issues

I am experiencing workplace bullying

I am being discriminated against at work

I am being sexually harassed at work

I have been accused of workplace sexual harassment

I have concerns about my safety at work

I am not being paid correctly

I am not receiving a minimum entitlement

I have an issue with my employment contract

My employer is trying to stop me from working for someone else

I am unsure about my employment status

My employer calls me a contractor, but I think I'm an employee

I have another issue (please describe below)

Please provide a brief description of your legal issue (200 characters max)
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Do you have urgent concerns?

Yes

No

Please describe your concerns
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Please note that you remain responsible for meeting any time limits or deadlines while we consider your enquiry

Yes, I acknowledge this

Have you lost your job?

Yes

No

Important: if you have lost your job, you could have as little as 21 days to make some dismissal-based claims. Please note that you remain responsible for meeting any time limits or deadlines while we consider your enquiry.

Yes, I acknowledge this

Date you lost your job (DD/MM/YY)

Last day of work (DD/MM/YY)

Do you need any accommodations to access our services or attend appointments?

Safety, mental health, and wellbeing

Do you have any current mental health concerns?

Yes

No

Unsure

Please provide details
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Urgency and legal considerations (if relevant)

Are you (or a dependent in your care) at risk of violence and need help making an urgent application for a restraining order?

Yes

No

Have you reported workplace issues or violence to any authority?

Yes

No

Have you already received legal help on your workplace issue?

Yes

No

Consent

Did the individual being referred consent for the service-provider to complete this referral on their behalf?

Yes

No

Do you consent for the release of your information to the Working Women's Centre WA?

Yes

No

Did the individual consent for the release of their information to the Working Women's Centre WA?

Yes

No

Do you consent for the Working Women's Centre WA to contact you?

Yes

No

Does the individual consent for the Working Women's Centre WA to contact them?

Yes

No

Additional information

Is there anything else we should know in order to assist you?
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If I need help with a workplace issue right now, where can I go?

If you are experiencing general workplace issues and would like more guidance, you can access resources here.

For preliminary enquiries, the WWCWA can be contacted on (08) 9272 8866.
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We provide free legal advice for women in Western Australia.

Need support?

Who is completing this referral?

Who is this referral for?

Your workplace

Details of your workplace issue

Safety, mental health, and wellbeing

Urgency and legal considerations (if relevant)

Consent

Additional information

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