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General Services for Priority Clients:

general.gifLAW ACCESS CLEARING HOUSE

  • Targeted at those people in genuine need of legal assistance who are unable to afford the usual rates, and unable to obtain Legal Aid.

Ph: (08) 9322 4911
Web: http://www.lawsocietywa.asn.au/index.php?p=7&c=30

LEGAL AID WA

  • Provides services for people who are disadvantaged in accessing legal help.
  • Services include: Information services, Legal advice, Minor assistance, and Legal representation.

Specialist services include:

  • Child Support Legal Unit
  • Domestic Violence Legal Unit
  • Immigration Service
  • Youth Law Unit
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit
  • Corruption and Crime Commission representation fund

Ph: INFOLINE 1300 650 579
TTY (Hearing impaired) 1800 241 216
Web: http://www.legalaid.wa.gov.au/LAServices/aspx/default.aspx?Page=LAWA.xml

DEPT OF JUSTICE

This particular site allows you to check whether there are any unpaid fines or infringements that may impact on the validity of your drivers' license.
Web: http://www.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/fines/search.aspx?uid=6512-9532-2611-1450

DEPT OF CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION

About Consumer Protection

Consumer Protection (formerly known as Fair Trading) is a division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP). Consumer Protection provides an advice service to consumers and traders..

Consumer Protection can help you a range of services that include retail trading, vehicle and property issues, business licensing, and credit & finance.

For information and advice on any consumer protection issue:

  • contact the DOCEP call centre on 1300 30 40 54 from anywhere in Western Australia for the cost of a local call; or
  • Visit the DOCEP website at www.docep.wa.gov.au and go to "Consumer Protection"

ABOUT LABOUR RELATIONS

This section of the DOCEP website contains information on all work issues, including Award summaries and wage levels, WorkSafe, and general workplace issues.

  • Visit the DOCEP website at www.docep.wa.gov.au and go to "Labour Relations"
  • Click on "Worksafe" to find all workplace safety issues.
  • Ph: (08) 9282 0777 and ask for Worksafe.

HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) was formed to implement the Racial Discrimination Act (1975).

The work of HREOC includes:

  • resolving complaints of discrimination or breaches of human rights under federal laws
  • holding public inquiries into issues of national importance, eg forcible removal of Indigenous children from families and rights of children in immigration detention centres
  • developing human rights education programs and resources
  • providing independent advice to assist courts in cases that involve human rights principles
  • providing advice and assistance to parliaments and governments to develop laws, programs and policies
  • undertaking and coordinating research into human rights and discrimination issues.

HREOC works closely with other national human rights institutions, particularly through the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions, to address major human rights issues in the region.

Web: www.humanrights.gov.au

OFFICE OF CITIZENS & CIVICS

The Office is part of the Dept of Premier and Cabinet. The Publications section of this site has a number of valuable publications that can be downloaded free. Addressing issues of consultation with a variety of community groups.

Web: http://www.citizenscape.wa.gov.au/index.cfm?event=ccuPublications

MAKING A COMPLAINT (WA GOVERNMENT)

The Complaints site is hosted by the Dept of Premier and Cabinet. This site has information on lodging a complaint about State Government Services. Information is available for download in a number of different languages.

The site has details of different types of complaints, and information on taking appropriate action. The site will then lead you to avenues for complaints, and includes the State Ombudsman, the Equal opportunity Commission, and the Office of Health Review.

Ph: (08) 9222 9449
TF: 1800 198 274
Web: http://www.complaints.wa.gov.au/

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Aboriginal peopleAboriginal People:

 

ABORIGINAL LEGAL SERVICE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (INC)

  • A dedicated service for Aboriginal people needing legal support
  • Head office in Perth, with regional offices throughout WA
  • Special services and projects hosted through ALS
  • Culturally appropriate and accessible brochures available online

Web: http://www.als.org.au/

Click on "Publications" for information brochures: includes

  • Bail
  • General Services
  • Conflict of Interests
  • Consumer Rights
  • Criminal Injury Compensation
  • Defamation
  • Discrimination
  • Extraordinary Licences
  • Going Surety
  • Guardianship (decision-making for people with disabilities)
  • Motor Vehicle Injury Compensation
  • Restraining Orders
  • Under Arrest
  • Video Record of Interview
  • Wills

DEPT OF INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

The DIA website includes information on services they provide, regional news, NAIDOC events, and a comprehensive publications section.

See information on current issues under "publications".

Ph: (Perth) 08-9325 8000

Or find your local contact number on http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/DIA/regions/contacts.aspx
Web: http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/

OFFICE OF CITIZENS & CIVICS

The Office is part of the Dept of Premier and Cabinet. The Publications section of this site has a number of valuable publications that can be downloaded free. See "Engaging with Aboriginal Western Australia" for information on protocols and behaviour when engaging with Aboriginal communities and individuals.

Web: http://www.citizenscape.wa.gov.au/index.cfm?event=ccuPublications

MESSAGE STICK

The following site contains a publication "Cultural protocols for Indigenous Reporting in the Media". Although written for journalists, it is an excellent publication and much of the material has a broad general application. In PDF format for downloading.

Web: http://www.abc.net.au/message/proper/

COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIAN POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATIONS

"Diversity Awareness: A Guide to Respecting Indigenous-Australian Cultural Protocols". An informative guide for general use. In PDF format for downloading.

Web: http://www.capa.edu.au/committees/nipaac/new/diversity awareness.pdf

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CALD PeopleCALD People:

MULTICULTURAL SERVICES CENTRE OF WA

In order to assist our communities, the Multicultural Services Centre of WA Inc. undertakes the following programs:

  • Multicultural Aged Care Program
  • Accommodation Program
  • Employment Direction
  • Community Settlement Services Program
  • The Personal Support Program
  • Emergency Relief Program
  • Accommodation Program
  • MHA Program
  • Employment and Training Directions
  • Legal Service Program
  • Multicultural Housing Advocacy

http://www.multicultural.online.wa.gov.au/cgi-bin/owamc.cgi?mscwa

MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRES

The FECCA (Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia) website contains links to all Migrant Resource Centres.

FREMANTLE MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE
241-243 High Street, Fremantle 6160

Ph: (08) 9336 8282
Web: http://www.fmcwa.com.au

Includes Mental Health Access project (see ‘People with Mental Health Issues' section)

NORTHERN SUBURBS MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE
Unit 1, 14 Chesterfield Road, Mirrabooka 6061
Ph: 08-9345 5755

RESOURCES FOR MULTICULTURALISM

This is part of the FECCA website, and provides helpful information on cultural diversity and a range of other relevant issues.

http://www.fecca.org.au/Resources/index.html

INTERPRETER SERVICES

The Dept of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) hosts a fee-free interpreter service for Australian citizens need these services.

Groups of people eligible for fee-free services to permanent residents who have difficulty with English are as follows:

  • Doctors & specialists providing services to patients.
  • Non-government & not-for-profit community organisations providing services to clients.
  • Members of parliament for constituency purposes.
  • Local government services provided for ratepayers.
  • Trade unions
  • Emergency services.

To contact TIS phone 131 450

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/help-with-english/index.htm

CITIZENSHIP SERVICES

Steps you should take if you want to become a permanent resident of Australia.

Go to this website and click on "Become a Citizen".

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/index.htm

Information line: 131 880

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VicitimsVictims of Family & Domestic Violence:

FAMILY & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT OF WA

This is a unit of the Dept of Community Development. There are a number of useful services and links outlined on this site.

Includes rural/remote emergency housing options, information on support and help, and access to small community grants.

www.domesticviolence.wa.gov.au

WOMEN'S COUNCIL FOR DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE SERVICES

A Peak organisation committed to improving the status of women and children in Australian society.

Helpful information on refuges, crisis lines, and links to government & community-based organisations.

http://www.womenscouncil.com.au

WOMEN'S LAW CENTRE

A community legal service providing legal support for women.

Community Law House, 920 Beaufort St, Inglewood.
Ph: (08) 9272 9500
Web: (no website)

The Pat Giles Centre.

The Patricia Giles Centre is a feminist-based, non-profit organization committed to providing services to women and children who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence and to men who seek to improve the quality of their family relationships.
http://www.patgilescentre.org.au/

REFUGES & SAFE HOUSES - Rural and Remote

http://www.womenscouncil.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=6

LEGAL AID WA

This section of the Legal Aid WA website provides information on Restraining Orders, immigration status, and other matters relating to family and domestic violence.

http://www.legalaid.wa.gov.au/InfoAboutLaw/aspx/default.aspx?Page=Domestic.xml

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mental healthPeople with Mental Health Issues:

WA Association for Mental Health (WAAMH)

Ph: (08) 9420 7477
Web: http://www.waamh.org.au/links.cfm#Alcohol%20%26%20Other%20Drug%20Sector

Fact sheets on Mental Health topics:

http://www.waamh.org.au/downloads.cfm#FACT%20SHEETS%21%21

Alphabetical listing on the Health Dept of WA website

http://www.health.wa.gov.au/health_topics/m/mental_health.cfm

MENTAL HEALTH LAW CENTRE

Legal advice and representation to people who are involuntarily involved in the mental health system. Legal advice about consumers rights under the Mental Health Act. Appropriate referrals for other legal problems that relate directly to mental illness.

Ph: 08-9328 8266
Web: http://www.mhlcwa.org.au

OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH

The Office of Mental Health is a Unit of the Dept of Health WA.

This website contains information on the Office, newsletters from mental health agencies in WA, and current information on a variety of mental health conditions.
Web: http://www.mental.health.wa.gov.au/one/index.asp

THE HEALTH CONSUMERS' COUNCIL

The Health Consumers' Council has a State-wide brief to support the rights of all consumers accessing health systems in WA. This is achieved through:

  1. Help with understanding health issues.
  2. Encouraging participation in decisions that affect the health system.
  3. Encouraging accountability in the health system to ensure money is spent wisely and productively.
  4. Access to advicacy, information, training and support.
  5. Promoting community understanding of the health system.

Ph: (08) 9221 3422
Web: http://www.hcc-wa.global.net.au and click on Mental Health on side menu.

MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS ( Fremantle Migrant Resource)

A service providing mental health support for people from CALD communities.

Ph: (08) 9221 7849
Web: http://www.fmcwa.com.au

ARAFMI MENTAL HEALTH CARERS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

This site has valuable information for carers and friends of the mentally ill. Under the "arafmi" button on the site is information on self-care and help, holiday respite and useful links.

Perth (08) 9228 0577
Rural Freecall
1800 811 747
Hillarys (08) 9402 7022
Midland (08) 9250 7611
Fremantle (08) 9335 7575
Rockingham (08) 9528 0600
Mandurah
(08) 9531 8080

Web: http://www.arafmi.asn.au/

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PrisonersPrisoners and ex-offenders:

OUTCARE.

Outcare is Western Australia's only specialist non government provider of crime prevention services and programs. It was established in the early 1960's and has grown into an award winning and well respected organisation, operating in a variety of areas to enhance community stability and safety.

Services provided include:

  • welfare support
  • emergency food support
  • Jobstart
  • referral services (legal and other)
  • accommodation

Ph: 08-6263 8622
Web: http://www.outcare.com.au/

Click on Offender Support for a series of how-to fact sheets.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIVE SERVICES

The Department of Corrective Services is a WA government agency that provides services managing offenders in custody and in the community, and assists and protects victims and the community.

A full list of services provided for both adult and juvenile offenders appears on the following website.

Web: www.correctiveservices.wa.gov.au

A comprehensive Handbook can also be obtained from the Department by phoning the Public Affairs branch on (08) 9264 1832.

DEPT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (WA)

This is the State government department that oversees the WA court system, fines and infringements, justices of the peace, and other legal information.

Web: www.justice.wa.gov.au

The site that contains information on fines and infringements that may affect your driver's license is also on this site.

http://www.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/fines/search.aspx?uid=6512-9532-2611-1450

DEPT OF PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE

People who are recently released from prison may need information on status of current drivers' licenses, or how to obtain a new one.

This site contains everything to do with transport, whether it is on land sea or air.

Includes obtaining drivers' and other licenses.

Web: www.dpi.wa.gov.au

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Young peopleYoung People:

YOUTH AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF WA

The Youth Affairs Council of WA (YACWA) is the peak youth organisation for WA. It represents the Western Australian non-government youth sector at State and Federal levels.

  • YACWA acts as a lobbying group for the sector
  • Provides information and support to the non-government youth sector
  • Actively promotes equity, equality, access and participation for young people in communities throughout WA

Web: http://www.yacwa.org.au/

The "Links" button on this website contains a wide selection of community-based and government agencies with special support and services for young people.

YOUTH LEGAL SERVICE

A community legal centre that provides advice and assistance to young people under 25 years.

The YLS website contains valuable information on a variety of topics of particular interest to young people. The Fact Sheets are in PDF format for downloading.

Web: www.youthlegalserviceinc.com.au

CONSUMER PROTECTION (DOCEP)

A number of information packages are available from Consumer Protection.

"The Real Deal" is of particular interest for young people. The booklet contains a DVD as part of the package.

Ph: (08) 9282 0777 for copies of "The Real Deal".

ARAFMI

ARAFMI Mental Health Carers & Friends Association has special support services for young people with Mental Health issues.

Perth (08) 9228 0577
Rural Freecall
1800 811 747
Hillarys (08) 9402 7022
Midland (08) 9250 7611
Fremantle (08) 9335 7575
Rockingham (08) 9528 0600
Mandurah
(08) 9531 8080

Web: http://www.arafmi.asn.au/youthservices/

 

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Older AustraliansOlder Australians:

CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION (DOCEP)

This site has valuable information on current issues surrounding retirement villages and other related issues. A comprehensive booklet can be downloaded from this site.

Web: http://www.docep.wa.gov.au/default_cp.asp?id=cp/dev_publications/publications&menu=menu_cp#retirement

ELDER ABUSE

The Office of the Public Advocate has published a major report on abuse of older Australians of all cultural backgrounds.

The report is available in PDF format on http://www.justice.wa.gov.au/P/publicadvocate.aspx?uid=4000-7544-4009-6912

Pamphlets on issues to do with this topic are available from the Perth Office.

Ph: (08) 9278 7300
Country Freecall: 1800 807 437

A phone advisory service is available on

(08) 9278 7300 or
Country Toll Free 1800 807 437

DEPT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DCD)

This site has information on Lifetime Learning with special emphasis on Older Australians: includes access to community learning on offer from tertiary campuses.

Web: http://www.community.wa.gov.au/Communities/Seniors/Retirement+Planning/Lifetime+Learning.htm

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Legal advice, information and referral. Specialising in various family court documents, simple wills, powers of attorney, and assistance with probate.

Phone:

  • Perth (08) 9211 5711
  • Albany (08) 9841 4711
  • Fremantle (08) 9335 4522
  • Kwinana (08) 9439 1251
  • Mandurah (08) 9535 3101
  • Rockingham (08) 9527 6671
  • Joondalup (08) 9300 2833

Web: http://cabwa.com.au

LEGAL AID WA

Contacting Legal Aid WA:

  • Infoline: 1300 650 579
  • Website: www.legalaid.wa.gov.au
  • TTY: (Hearing and speech impaired) 1800 241 216 or
  • Call into any Legal Aid WA office.

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RemoteRegional Rural & Remote People:

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES

The following is the portal for all Federal government services. The "browse by subject" section (People in Regional Australia) displays services of particular interest to people in regional Australia.

Web: www.australia.gov.au

WA GOVERNMENT SERVICES

The following is the portal for all WA Government services. As well as being able to access all WA government offices, there is particular information for regional West Australians that includes regions, services, investment, government and programs.

Web: www.wa.gov.au

LOCAL COUNCIL SERVICES

The local town or shire Council in your area has a wide range of services that include community support and development.

To access information about these services, click on this link:

Web: http://www.councils.wa.gov.au/

Then click on "Council websites" and go to the council for your area. All services provided by that council will be displayed.

ARAFMI

ARAFMI Mental Health Carers & Friends Association has special support services for people in regional/rural/remote Western Australia.
ARAFMI Mental Health Carers & Friends Association has special support services for young people with Mental Health issues.


Rural Freecall
1800 811 747
Web: http://www.arafmi.asn.au/rural/

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DisabilitiesPeople with Disabilities:

People With Disabilities (WA) Inc.

PWD(WA) is the peak disability consumer lobby group in Western Australia representing people with disabilities - physical, intellectual, psychiatric and sensory.

PWD(WA) provides a range of services from its office. Services include advocacy, information and referrals, community education and lobbying.

Web: http://www.pwdwa.org/

Info Sheets

  • Abuse & Neglect
  • Advocacy Services in Western Australia
  • Disability Related Publications and Newsletters
  • Disability Websites
  • Domestic Violence
  • Employment Services
  • Financial Counsellors
  • For Parents of Children With Disabilities
  • Health
  • Legal Services
  • Major Disability Service Providers
  • Mediation Services

DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION

Contains valuable information on a wide variety of support for people with disabilities, and links to government and non-government organisations.

Web: www.dsc.wa.gov.au

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