WA Ombudsman

Services Complaints Office and the Equal Opportunity Commission, and include: • Complaint clinics, which provide an opportunity for members of the local community to raise their concerns face-to-face with the staff of the Office; • Meetings with Aboriginal communities to discuss government service delivery and where the agencies may be able to assist; • Liaison with community, advocacy and consumer organisations; and • Liaison with public authorities, including meetings with senior officers and workshops for public officers on

Good Decision Making and Effective Complaint

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Community Legal Centres

We have compiled profiles of the major Community Legal Centres in Perth. Volunteer positions are a great way for students to get involved and give back to the community whilst developing the skills you will need for a career in law. Volunteer positions at Community Legal Centres (CLCs) can provide you with an opportunity to aid people who are socially and economically disadvantaged, whilst giving you exposure to various areas of law.

The tasks that volunteers at CLCs undertake are wide ranging including identifying legal problems, writing memorandums of advice, conducting legal research and other administrative duties. Some positions may give you the opportunity to communicate directly with clients.

Aboriginal Family Law Services

890 Albany Highway East Victoria Park WA 6101 Nicky Davison | office@afls.org.au | (08) 9355 1502

www.afls.org.au

Family Law

WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF YOUR CLC?

The Aboriginal Family Law Service assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live free from family violence and sexual assault. They aim to provide holistic family and sexual violence legal and prevention services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Western Australia.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY

Which areas of law will clerks be exposed to?

Areas which students should be expected to be exposed to are family law, child protection, criminal injury, and domestic violence. • Family • Child protection • Family violence restraining order • Aboriginal people in remote regional areas

What kind of tasks are student volunteers expected to undertake?

We offer services that range from free legal services to community education and early intervention and prevention programs.

What are the skills/benefits of taking a position at your CLC?

A position at the Aboriginal Family Law Service is incredibly rewarding. One of the most beneficial elements of a position is getting an understanding of the impact of family violence within the Indigenous community.

Do you offer any opportunity for graduates looking to do their Practical Legal Training?

Yes.

APPLICATION PROCESS

How can students apply?

Call or email our Human Resources Manager.

Blackstone suggests you include your resume, academic transcript and cover letter detailing why you are interested in volunteering at the AFLS when you make contact to apply.

Roughly how many positions are available for students in 2021?

Around 2.

What attributes do you look for in an applicant?

The most important attributes in applicants are; Honesty, Dedication, Compassion, Passion and Commitment to assisting victims of family violence

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