Our History

CAWLS was born out of necessity. In the early 1990s a group of dedicated women legal practitioners began providing free legal advice to women in need.

Mostly these women were victims of domestic violence who had no other access to legal advice. Over time, it became obvious that women in Central Australia required a full time legal service. A submission to the federal government ultimately resulted in the creation of CAWLS.

Our Vision : We aspire for a future where all women and their children are safe, living with dignity and respect.

Our Values : CAWLS aspires to be … Responsive & Trustworthy | Inclusive & Empowering | Collaborative & Accountable

We want to create a bright and safe future for all women and children; helping them live with dignity and respect, free from all forms of violence and abuse.

CAWLS seeks to ensure that every client’s experience is validated and that they are empowered to utilise the legal and social welfare system to their benefit. By assisting every woman to the best of our ability, we are assisting the community to achieve social justice health.

CAWLS is funded by the Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department, the National Indigenous Australians Agency and the Northern Territory Government

Accreditation​

CAWLS is accredited under the Community Legal Centres Association National Accreditation Scheme

Our Board

  • Jayne McAlister, Chair
  • Sally Trigg, Treasurer   
  • Angelique Glasson, Public Officer        
  • Erika Hamilton
  • Thea Dunkley
  • Jieun Chun
  • Karla-Lee Goodman
  • Elyse Williams

Annual Reports

The Annual Reports for the Central Australian Women’s Legal Service are available to view here:

Please feel free to contact us if you require further information or would like a hard copy of our current Annual Report.

Employment Opportunities

Would you like to join a dynamic, diverse and challenging legal practice?

The Central Australian Women’s Legal Service provides legal services for all women in Central Australia and Barkly region with offices in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.

At CAWLS, we are committed to providing representation and excellent outcomes for our clients through law reform, legal advice and representation, community legal education and outreach.
Our staff are motivated, dedicated and ensure we provide quality service to all clients and stakeholders.

For more information on future vacancies, please address your correspondence to the CAWLS Operations Manager by submitting an application via email to recruitment@cawls.com.au
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CURRENT VACANCIES

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Senior Education and Project Officer – Local Link – Alice Springs

(Role based in Alice Springs, NT)
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The Senior Education and Project Officer – Local Link will work with the CAWLS Education Team, to increase the capacity of primary healthcare to respond to DFSV & CSA disclosures through training, governance support and consultation.

To view the Job Description, please click HERE.

To apply online & learn more, please visit EthicalJobs Online HERE.

Submit your application as soon as possible, as interviews for these positions will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Further enquiries and applications can be submitted via recruitment@cawls.com.au

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Tennant Creek Receptionist/Support Worker 
(Role based in Tennant Creek, NT)
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We are seeking a self-motivated candidate with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic, to join our team as our Tennant Creek Receptionist/Support Worker. The right candidate will be passionate about improving access to justice for women across the Barky Region. 

To view the Job Description, please click HERE.

To apply online & learn more, please visit Seek HERE.

Submit your application as soon as possible, as interviews for these positions will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Further enquiries and applications can be submitted via recruitment@cawls.com.au

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Expressions of Interest for Student or Volunteer Placements
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We would love to receive an expression of interest if you would like to work at CAWLS in one of these roles:

– Student or Volunteer

Send your expression of interest to recruitment@cawls.com.au