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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
- Alison Phillis, Chair
- Belinda Pearson
- Sally Trigg
- Angelique Glasson, Public Officer
- Jayne McAlister
- Jen Hamilton
- Kristy Bloomfield
- Tanya Turner
Annual Reports
The Annual Reports for the Central Australian Women’s Legal Service are available to view here:
- CAWLS Annual Report 2021-22
- CAWLS Annual Report 2020-21
- CAWLS Annual Report 2019-20
- CAWLS Annual Report 2018-19
- CAWLS Annual Report 2017-18
- CAWLS Annual Report 2016-17
- CAWLS Annual Report 2015-16
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?
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 (as of June 2023)
Communications & Digital Media Officer – Alice Springs
An exciting new role and incredible opportunity working within a dynamic and challenging Community Legal Centre.
This dynamic role is centred on creating, leading, and delivering strategic and operational communications externally. The Communications and Media Officer works with the Management team to achieve CAWLS strategic plan, driving and delivering communications priorities, engaging media, and providing communications expertise to strategic advocacy/policy projects and CLE/law reform campaigns.
The role requires enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in addition to working well with others. An eye for detail and the capacity to work in a busy environment, meet strict deadlines, prioritise work and maintain quality standards are also essential.
Now is a critical time for gender equality, and this is an incredible opportunity to join an organisation that is at the forefront of advocating for change..
Total effective package includes: base salary, superannuation, leave loading, relocation assistance and salary packaging options.
Apply via Ethical Jobs: http//www.ethicaljobs.com.au
The application should include a cover letter, an address to the selection criteria, a detailed resume/CV, and two referees.
Social Worker – Alice Springs
A unique opportunity to work within a dynamic and challenging Community Legal Centre. CAWLS is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our team.
The Social Worker will support CAWLS team by providing personalised and planned case managed support and advocacy for clients of CAWLS legal service, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Through a client-centered approach, the Social Worker supports clients in areas such as housing, health, family violence, family reunification, linking with culturally appropriate services, community integration, NDIS, and financial issues.
The role requires enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in addition to working well with others. An eye for detail and the capacity to work in a busy environment, meet strict deadlines, prioritise work and maintain quality standards are also essential.
The position includes the provision of outreach services to clients and support at some courts including visits to Tennant Creek.
Total effective package includes: base salary, superannuation, leave loading, relocation assistance (may apply) and salary packaging options.
Apply via Ethical Jobs: http//www/ethicaljobs.com.au
The application should include a cover letter, an address to the selection criteria, a detailed resume/CV and two referees.