Services
We provide legal and support services for all Aboriginal people who have experienced family violence or sexual assault.
Family Law
We can assist people with their family law matters when there are children involved. We represent clients in the Family Court WA, and help clients work out parenting agreements. We focus on what is best for the children.
Child Protection
We assist people dealing with the Department of Child Protection and Family Support in childcare and protection matters. We can help you to talk to the Department about children remaining safely in your care.
Criminal Injury Compensation
Eligibility advice for criminal injuries compensation, including for injuries, medical expenses and lost income. We assist with applications, and helping to obtain documents such as medical reports.
Family Violence Restraining Orders
We help people who have been hurt by partners or family members. We can assist in applications for Family Violence Restraining Orders (FVROs) and will apply to the Court for an interim restraining order.
Non-Legal Support
We provide non-legal support and case management in the form of community education and engagement, crisis intervention and client referrals. We can advocate for clients, and help in safety planning for families.
Social Support
Our social workers provide culturally-safe and trauma-informed approaches. They help clients through the demands of their legal process, develop safety strategies, and build social and emotional wellbeing.
Membership
Stronger Together
We encourage all Aboriginal people concerned about Family Violence to join our organisation. Our members are drawn from the six regions in which we operate, and also include Perth. You need to be at least 18 years of age to become a member.
Campaign
Ochre Ribbon
Violence within Aboriginal communities against women, children and men has increased to alarming levels. The Ochre Ribbon Campaign highlights the need to stop this violence, and works to strengthen advances in prevention initiatives from other agencies and campaigns.
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
Events, PerthAttention Members
Western Australian Family Violence Prevention Legal Service
ICN 7333
Will be holding it’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 21 November 2019 5:00PM at unit 1/46 Dampier Terrace BROOME.
If you are unable to attend the Broome AFLS office you can attend via Video link in the closet AFLS near you.
Corporate Office: 890 Albany Highway, East Vic Park, PERTH
Carnarvon: Shop 19, Carnarvon Central, CARNARVON
Kalgoorlie: 1/45 Brookman Street, KALGOORLIE
Geraldton: 66 Fitzgerald Street, GERALDTON
Port Hedland: 2/3 Hunt Street, SOUTH HEDLAND
Kununurra: 1/10 Banksia Street, KUNUNURRA
If you are unable to attend please contact your local office and submit a proxy form. Proxy forms must be submitted by 4:00PM 19 November 2019.
Community Support Officer – Kununurra
Jobs, KununurraWe are seeking a Community Support Officer in our Kununurra office to act as a key liaison between victims of Aboriginal family violence and the services of Aboriginal Family Law Services (AFLS).
The role requires the CSO to promote our service within our regional communities by referring clients to AFLS solicitors for legal representation, undertaking community legal education and facilitating general support services.
Australian Police Golden Oldies Rugby Sponsorship
NewsAFLS are happy to offer our support in sponsoring the Australian Police Golden Oldies Rugby