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
  • Jayne McAlister, Vice Chair & Secretary
  • Sally Trigg, Treasurer   
  • Angelique Glasson, Public Officer        
  • Belinda Pearson          
  • Kristy Bloomfield             
  • Tanya Turner    
  • Erika Hamilton

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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 Women’s Support Worker

(Role based in Alice Springs, NT)
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The Women’s Support Worker will support the CAWLS team by providing personalised and planned case managed support and advocacy for clients of CAWLS legal service, with a particular focus on First Nations women.

Through a client-centred approach, this person will support 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 occasional visits to Tennant Creek.

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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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