CAWLS welcomes funding announcement for legal assistance services and calls for funding to be directed to specialist legal services

Women’s Legal Services Australia (WLSA), a national network of community legal centres specialising in women’s legal issues, welcomes the Government’s announcement of an additional $63.3 million for the legal assistance sector to provide services during and in response to COVID-19. We further welcome 40% of this funding being used for matters involving domestic violence. Together…

Women & Temporary Visas

Central Australian Women’s Legal Service Inc. is here to support women and children on temporary visas experiencing sexual, domestic and family violence. Many women are facing increased risks to their safety and wellbeing due to the COVID-19 crisis. Contact CAWLS for free legal advice via our free hotline 📞 1800 684 055 Read news.com.au’s article on this issue here ▶ https://bit.ly/3foRl67…