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, financial counselling and community education. See referral links at the bottom of the page.
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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Practical Support
Western Women's Wardrobe (above) provides professional clothing and essentials to our clients - helping them feel confident, capable and ready for what's next. Ask our team how you can access this service.
Western Women's is proud to partner with DV Safe Phone as an official stockist, helping to provide safe, secure mobile phones to victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Access to a mobile phone can be life-changing. It provides a vital connection to emergency services, legal support, family, friends, employment, and other essential services when it’s needed most.
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Our team consists of solicitors, caseworkers, a community engagement officer, financial counsellor and receptionist.
Legal help
We advise on:
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Victims Services
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Divorce/Separation
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Family Law/Parenting Plans
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Sexual Assault (including historic abuse
Casework
We provide a free support service, assisting women with:
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Safety planning & risk management
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Advocacy with Centrelink, housing, police and other government agencies
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Accessing financial counselling, crisis accommodation & counselling
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Court support
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Referral to other services
Financial Counselling
Our free financial counselling service is here
to help you regain independence, set goals
and plan for a better future. We can help you:
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Access hardship and debt-relief programs
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Deal with banks and utility providers
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Dispute coerced debt
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Tackle your immediate money worries.
We are official stockists for Escabags Australia.
Escabags (above) provide free, discreetly packed bags filled with essential items for people escaping domestic and family violence. These bags make a real difference during some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life.