NT coroner to examine police handling of reports of domestic violence allegedly committed by active officer

⚠️ Content Warning : Domestic Violence & Homicide ⚠️ _________________________________________________ A coronial inquest into the death of a former police officer last year has heard she may have been fatally hit in the head just days before her death. Over the five year period preceding her death, there were 17 reports of ‘domestic disturbances’ made…

Migration Information Session

Do you have a question about your visa? 🤔 👋 Join Amber Russell & Brian Kelleher (Lawyers and Registered Migration Agents) for a Migration Information Session, focussing on… 🌏 International Students 🌏 Agricultural Visas 🌏 General Advice on Migration 📅 Wednesday 22 September ⌚ 10:30am – 12:00pm 📍 Multicultural Community Services Office, Youth & Community…

The National Summit on Women’s Safety

Over the past week, Managing Principal Solicitor, Janet Taylor, participated in ‘The National Summit on Women’s Safety’ as a delegate representing the Women’s Legal Services NT  – this was an important step towards developing the next National Plan to end violence against women and children. 🗣️ The Summit brought together a range of experts, advocates,…

R U OK? Day 2021

It’s R U OK Day and we’re calling on everyone to check in with the people in their world and ask if they’re really OK, not just today but every day 🗣️💛 The ups and downs of life can affect each of us differently. Sometimes it won’t be obvious that someone is struggling, but having…

Women’s Health Week 2021

After 2020, it’s never been more important for women in Australia to put their health first… Women’s Health Week is a great reminder to set aside time for our health and wellbeing ✊👩 The team at CAWLS encourage ALL Centralian women to make an appointment for a health check they have been putting off, finding…

2021 National Child Protection Week

Every child, in every community, needs a fair go 🧒 Children can thrive and be healthy WHEN they have what they need to develop well… but not every family has these resources. Let’s make sure our neighbourhoods have strong foundations for families and children – jobs, safe places, libraries, parks, playgrounds, schools, child care, affordable…

Our CAWLS Financial Counsellor is here to help

Are you having money worry? 😟💰 💁 Our Financial Counsellor can help you to talk through many different financial problems, such as… ✔️ Centrelink (Debts & Payments) ✔️ Telstra Debts ✔️ Family/Domestic Violence Loans ✔️ Finance Debts ✔️ Fines ✔️ Utilities ✔️ Help with Child Support ✔️ Superannuation Queries ✔️ Negotiate with Creditors ✔️ Assist…

2021 Women’s Health Week

♀️ The team at CAWLS are excited to be joining in the 2021 Women’s Health Week Celebrations – and invite you to come along! 📍 Come and meet the services supporting women in the Red Centre on the Flynn Uniting Church Lawns, from 10am on Wednesday 8 September 👋 There will be lots of different…