Today, CAWLS join our global community in marking the UN’s International Day of Non-Violence – a day dedicated to promoting peace, tolerance, and the rejection of all forms of violence. At CAWLS, we see firsthand the profound impact that domestic, family, and sexual violence can have on women and families across Central Australia. Every day,…
📍 In late September, more members of our team attended the two-day ‘Love Bites Seniors Respectful Relationships’ training ❤️📖 ℹ️ Love Bites is grounded in best practice standards for education programs, as recommended by the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearing House and other leading experts in the field of violence against women. 👥🤝 It…
📍 Earlier this month, CAWLS hosted the first Primary Care Workforce Advisory Group (PCWAG) workshop. 👥 The PCWAG brings together primary and allied health workers to help guide the development of CAWLS’ Local Link Project, proudly funded by Northern Territory PHN. 🔔 This project aims to strengthen the ability & capacity of health professionals to identify…
🔔 As our consultation with the regional primary care workforce continues, we acknowledge that the experiences of people working in remote settings can be very different to those in regional centres. 💬 CAWLS are now recruiting for a REMOTE Primary Care Workforce Advisory Group (PCWAG). 🗣 We are looking for passionate health professionals across the…
Our youth leading us forward ✊ 📍 Last week, CAWLS visited one of Alice Springs’ Central-Flexi Campuses, speaking with students about the criminal law system, life as a lawyer, and the journey to becoming a legal advocate ⚖️ It’s always a privilege to share our expertise with such enthusiastic young minds, who are the future…
📍 CAWLS lawyers from our Alice Springs office recently returned from the 2024 ‘Enhancing Safe Practice : A National Justice Forum on Sexual Assault’ in Sydney ⚖️ 🗣️ This important event, hosted by the Australian Institute of Judicial Administration, explored how the legal system can better support vulnerable individuals, particularly in sexual assault matters. Over…
👥 CAWLS is currently seeking passionate professionals across the Central and Barkly Regions, to help shape a new pilot program. 🗣 The Primary Care Workforce Advisory Group will inform a pilot project – which aims to increase the capacity of primary care services to recognize and respond to Domestic Family and Sexual Violence in Central…
📣 We are searching for a ‘DFSV Educator & Project Officer’ to join our team, who will lead vital training and support for health professionals, making a real difference in the lives of women and children in our community. If you’re passionate about creating safer, more supportive spaces, we want to hear from you 🙏…
The Central Australian Women’s Legal Service congratulates Chief Minister Elect Lia Finocchiaro MLA and the newly elected Northern Territory Government. As we look to the future, we are eager to collaborate with their new Cabinet to ensure that EVERY woman in our community has access to the legal support she needs to feel safe, empowered…
🗣️ “She found a lifeline when she thought all hope was lost…” For over 40 years, Women’s Legal Services have been a crucial support for women facing unimaginable trauma and violence. Yet, thousands are turned away every year due to crippling underfunding. We need to do better. These women deserve better. 🖤
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