
free legal advice for all women in Central Australia
& the Barkly Region
Keeping Safe
Domestic and Family Violence
Housing and Tenancy
Credit and Debt
Financial Counselling
Victims of Crime Compensation
Motor Vehicle Injury compensation
Migration Law
Family Law and Children
Family Law and Property
Child Protection
Employment & Discrimination
Outreach Services
Criminal Law

Legal Information

Family Law

Tenancy

Domestic and Family Violence

Complaints

Compensation

Superannuation and Estates

Debts

Employment Law
About CAWLS
Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS) delivers a holistic, culturally safe, trauma informed legal service for women.
Our team can help with information about legal issues, legal advice and representation, referral to support services, community legal education and law reform advocacy.
Special concern is extended to women who are affected by domestic violence, living in remote communities or unable to afford access to other legal services.
If you would like to talk to a lawyer contact us to make an appointment or call us on Free Call 1800 684 055.



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Testimonials
"CAWLS is amazing & have helped
me so much. I never thought I would
need to go to a Woman’s Legal Service
for help, but found myself in a really
bad situation recently. Everyone was
so lovely and helpful and got me
through a really bad time…"

Client
CAWLS Domestic Violence Client
"Thank you for helping me
gain more confidence to
deal with domestic violence issues and the
knowledge about where and
how to make referrals"

Anonymous
Participant of CAWLS Family Violence Training for Service Providers
"CAWLS were incredibly helpful when I was going through some challenging times in my life. If you have questions, there is a good chance CAWLS has some answers."

Anonymous
CAWLS Family Law Client