Southern Aboriginal Corporation
Family Violence
Prevention Legal
Service
We provide free legal assistance and non-legal supports for Aboriginal people experiencing or at risk of family and domestic violence across the Great Southern, South West and Lower Wheatbelt regions.
What we do
Our team of lawyers, counsellors and community support officers provide culturally safe supports to help you navigate the legal system with the following matters:
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Care and protection
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Family law
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Criminal injuries
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Family Violence Restraining Orders (FVROs)​
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Our approach
Sometimes legal issues can be complicated and confusing. Throughout the legal process we will walk alongside clients to give you a better understanding of your legal matter, and to provide case management to ensure that all of your needs are met. This can include referral to other services for support.
We support you with no shame or judgment. Through early intervention, prevention and healing services, we seek to support your emotional and physical safety and wellbeing.
Legal Services
Care and protection
We help you to communicate with the Department of Communities, assist with court cases, attend meetings and negotiations, and advise parents, families and carers on their rights.
Family law
Family law is about matters like separation and divorce, children, property and financial settlement after a relationship ends.
Criminal injuries
We provide support with Criminal Injuries Compensation claims, helping you to understand the process, prepare your claim and access the assistance you are entitled to after a crime.
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Family Violence Restraining Orders
We support you with FVROS, including providing legal advice, applications and guidance through the court process to help keep you and your family safe.
Non-Legal Services
Counselling
Our confidential counselling services can help your family to heal, build resilience, and navigate your legal process with care.
Client support and advocacy
We can help connect you with any other services you may need and provide support in meetings, such as with the Departments of Housing and Works and Communities (child protection).
We are here to listen and help:
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By providing a first point of contact for those facing legal or quasi-legal issues. Sometimes legal issues can be complicated and confusing, and it means a lot to people to be able to give us a call and then hang up the phone with a better understanding of what is going on and what they can do about it.
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By providing a culturally safe and trauma informed approach tailored to meet the complex needs of Aboriginal people.
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Support your rights with ‘no shame’ or judgement.
Get support and information
Call or email to make an appointment to see one of our lawyers. You can also visit one of our offices and one can be arranged for you.
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Phone (08) 9842 7751, Freecall 1800 557 187 or email reception@sacorp.com.au.
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Outreach services are also available by appointment in most of the
Great-Southern, South West and lower Wheatbelt regions.
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You can also fill out the form via the button below.