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Domestic Violence Support

Western Women’s Legal Support is a non-profit service that assists women and their children escape the cycle of abuse through specialist legal help, practical support and community education.  

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The domestic violence unit was launched in 2015 and is a vital part of the Community Legal Centre’s work. Our team provides a holistic service that is trauma-informed, culturally appropriate and non-judgemental. Although based in Dubbo, Western Women’s Legal Support services the wider region. Find your closest outreach location. 

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Our team consists of solicitors, caseworkers and Aboriginal community support worker and a receptionist.

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Legal help​

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We advise on the following issues:

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  • Victim’s compensation

  • AVOs

  • Parenting

  • Child care and protection

  • Child support

  • Divorce

  • Workplace bullying 

  • Discrimination

  • Credit & debt

  • Police complaints

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Casework

 

We provide a free support service, assisting women with:

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  • Safety planning & risk management

  • Advocacy with Centrelink, housing, police and other government agencies

  • Accessing financial counselling, crisis accommodation & counselling

  • Court support

  • Referral to other services

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