Women & Temporary Visas

Central Australian Women’s Legal Service Inc. is here to support women and children on temporary visas experiencing sexual, domestic and family violence. Many women are facing increased risks to their safety and wellbeing due to the COVID-19 crisis. Contact CAWLS for free legal advice via our free hotline 📞 1800 684 055 Read news.com.au’s article on this issue here ▶ https://bit.ly/3foRl67…

‘Let Her Speak’

🗣 Recent changes to Tasmanian legislation mean that victim-survivors of sexual assault now have the right to publicly identify themselves. The #LetHerSpeak campaign, instrumental in advocating for these changes, centres on restoring agency to victim-survivors so they can tell their own stories without fear or stigma. Earlier this year, Northern Territory Women’s Legal Services provided…

Denim Day at CAWLS

CAWLS staff chose to acknowledge Denim Day 2020 by making a social statement with their fashion statements to support survivors of sexual abuse and assault 👖 What is Denim Day? The Denim Day story begins in Italy in 1992, when an 18-year old girl was raped by the 45-year old driving instructor who was taking…

Denim Day 2020

There is NO excuse and NEVER an invitation to harass, abuse or assault, rape ❌ Stand with survivors 🙏❤️ Join the Central Australian Women’s Legal Service team today & wear jeans with a purpose for ‘Denim Day’ 👖

COVID-19 and Australian LGBTIQ+ Communities

Equality Australia assembled a roundtable to open the conversation about the specific issues facing LGBTIQ+ people in Australia due to COVID-19 🏳️‍🌈 “The family home can be a hostile and unsafe place for same-sex attracted or gender questioning young people. Without the ability to escape to a school environment, or to welcoming friends or other family…