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Central Australian Women's Legal Service Inc.

Locality: Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8952 4055

Address: Westpoint Building 0870 Alice Springs, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.cawls.org.au

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25.01.2022 Today is shaping up to be another hot day in Alice Springs! CAWLS would like to everyone to stay in the shade and keep up their fluids, as we reach 40c + degrees this week Are you out and about in this heat and need some legal advice? Come by our office for a chat and some cold water

24.01.2022 Today is Remembrance Day. A time to observe the memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. CAWLS specifically remembers and thanks the women who have and still give their lives to protect us all The iconic recruitment poster shown below was created and aimed at women during the Second World War. It drew on elements of popular visual culture to counter the perception that it was inappropriate for women to enlist in the military services or to w...ork in heavy industry and agriculture. The imagery and the wide range of occupations make the poster all-encompassing, implying that there is a job for every Australian woman

23.01.2022 Today is Day 2 of the ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’. Everyone has a role to play in eliminating gender-based violence UN Women has put together a list of 10 simple steps we can all make a difference, safely and impactfully ... Listen to and believe survivors Teach the next generation and learn from them Call for responses and services fit for purpose Understand consent Learn the signs of abuse and how you can help Start a conversation Stand up against rape culture Fund women’s organisations Hold each other accountable Know the data and demand more of it Over the next 10 days, we’ll post a little more about what CAWLS does for each of these steps. For more info, visit https://bit.ly/3lbG36W

20.01.2022 Today is Day 6 of the ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’. UN Women have put together a list of 10 simple steps we can all make a difference, safely and impactfully. Step 4 : Understand consent... It’s as simple as tea Check out one of our favourite explanations of consent via https://bit.ly/37mXqgj

19.01.2022 Following the recent announcements by the South Australian and Northern Territory Government and Health Officials, of the easing of travel restrictions to/from South Australia, the Central Australian Women's Legal Service Inc. is pleased to welcome all women to visit our office again. As always, if you are feeling unwell, we would ask that you do not attend the office in person. Please call to reschedule or to change your appointment to take place over the phone via 0...8 8952 4055. Our priority will always be on the health and safety of our team and clients. We appreciate everyone’s help in ensuring we have a safe environment for clients and staff. coronavirus.nt.gov.au

19.01.2022 Responding to Domestic and Family Violence FREE Training Wednesday 16 December 2020 from 9am - 1pm The Central Australian Women's Legal Service Inc. welcomes service providers and individuals in the Central Region to join our free training seminar, to gain a deeper insight and knowledge into how to identify and respond to disclosures of domestic violence (including referral pathways).... Registrations are Essential Register HERE https://bit.ly/2VmCRLq

18.01.2022 CAWLS were thrilled to attend the Ntaria School NAIDOC Day Celebrations on Wednesday 11 November 2020 Joining forces with Lutheran Community Care SA/NT, the team fed more than 400+ people, with lots of many happy faces enjoying face painting, games and art Thanks to the Ntaria School for having CAWLS Client Support Worker, Cara, and Karen Sheldon Training - RTO: 70045 Work Experience Student, Denelle, along for the day

18.01.2022 Today marks the start of ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’. CAWLS are joining organisations, leaders, individuals and businesses around the globe in the call to ‘Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!’ This year has been like no other Even before COVID-19 hit, violence against women and girls had reached pandemic proportions.... In the Northern Territory, we have seen a significant increase in the reporting of domestic-violence related assault since the biosecurity area restrictions were lifted on 5 June 2020. This supports the conclusion drawn from experiences overseas and other Australian jurisdictions that lockdown has made it harder for women to seek help and access support. We join the UN Secretary-General in calling for action to bridge funding gaps, ensure essential services remain available during the COVID-19 crisis, focus on prevention and improved collection of data.

17.01.2022 It’s been a big few weeks (& months!) at CAWLS so what better way to end the working week, than with a bulk coffee run to House of Tallulah? Thank you to Anj & co for always caffeinating our team!

17.01.2022 It’s really important for us to sit back and acknowledge why we do what we do We are out here, doing it for the girls. For those struggling.... For those who need a voice. For those who have been fighting alone. For those who just need someone to stand in their corner with them. We are here to help 1800 684 055

17.01.2022 Given the recent COVID-19 outbreak in South Australia, the Central Australian Women's Legal Service Inc. ask all clients and stakeholders visiting our office to assist us in keeping everyone safe. Anyone with an appointment who has recently returned from South Australia, or is feeling unwell, should not attend the office in person. Please call to reschedule or to change your appointment to take place over the phone via 08 8952 4055.... Our priority is the health and safety of our team and clients, whilst providing high quality services to all women in Central Australia. coronavirus.nt.gov.au

16.01.2022 This week, CAWLS Lawyers, Sarah, Chloe & Jules, trained to be NAPCAN Love Bites facilitators The Love Bites program is an innovative and interactive way to engage young people in conversations about healthy relationships The program covers a wide range of topics including family violence, sexual assault and consent as well as active bystander training. It can be adapted to meet the specific needs of young people in all areas of Australia.... Our team are looking forward to taking these skills into schools and community groups to help young people have these tough conversations If you want to learn more or partner with us, please contact our office or the NAPCAN team.

16.01.2022 Last week, CAWLS held their Annual General Meeting -- where the 'Annual Report' and 'Audited Financial Report' for 2019/20 were presented and board members for 2020/21 were elected The CAWLS Board is made up of 10 volunteer members - all women based in Central Australia - with a variety of professional & personal backgrounds and a passion and interest for the work CAWLS undertakes. Each board member brings a unique set of skills to the table and contributes to the on...going governance of the organisation. Thank you to everyone who attended the 2020 AGM

16.01.2022 Content Warning: This post relates to domestic violence and harm to children... ‘I don’t live now. I exist’ are sentiments heard too frequently in the domestic violence and family law space. There is still a long way to go to ensure that our family law courts and trauma informed and responsive to the presence of coercive control and violence in a family unit.... We stand with the women and children who deserve better from our justice system. https://bit.ly/3eVe4H1

15.01.2022 Womenespecially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander womenare being misidentified as perpetrators on protection orders and the effects of this are far-reaching This resonates strongly with the experience of our clients and CAWLS lawyers. This week, ANROWS has released a report titled "Accurately identifying the ‘person most in need of protection’ in domestic and family violence law".... One of the key recommendations is to create guidance for police on identifying patterns of coercive control, so that women’s use of violence can be considered in context. To read the report, a summary of the research and the key findings, visit https://bit.ly/2KB9KSe

13.01.2022 Today is Day 4 of the ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’. UN Women have put together a list of 10 simple steps we can all make a difference, safely and impactfully. Step 2 : Teach the next generation and learn from them.... CAWLS is trained to deliver Love BiTES a respectful relationships program for young people aged 15-17 and Love BiTES Junior for 11-14 year olds We can provide this free, tailored, respectful relationships training across Central Australia and the Barkly Region. If you work with young people, we’d love to hear from you about your plans for 2020 Help us influence the way the next generation think about gender, respect and human rights.

12.01.2022 CAWLS Lawyers, Dotti & Jules, were delighted to contribute to the annual 'MacYouth Conference', which brought together youth workers from across the MacDonnell Regional Shire. Covering the challenging topic of identifying and responding to family violence, the conference was a great opportunity to share learnings and tackle some difficult case studies CAWLS regularly provides training to frontline services on identifying and responding to family violence, referral pat...hways and mandatory reporting. Give us a call to find out more about our tailored training options or organise a visit to your workplace.

11.01.2022 ‘People are naturally diverse; only tolerance can ensure the survival of mixed communities in every region of the globe’ Today is the United Nation’s International Day of Tolerance Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich variety of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human... CAWLS is committed to the strengthening tolerance through promoting... laws against discrimination access to justice and information education and individual awareness ‘When confronted with an escalation of intolerance around us, we must not wait for governments and institutions to act alone. We are all part of the solution’ UNESCO

10.01.2022 Today is Day 7 of the ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’. UN Women have put together a list of 10 simple steps we can all make a difference, safely and impactfully Step 5 : Recognise the signs of abuse and know how you can help.... Abuse isn’t just physical and sometimes it’s hard to know what’s going on. CAWLS provides free education and information sessions for all service providers in Central Australia and the Barkly Region. We can help you develop the skills to identify family violence and understand your role in assisting women and children to get specialist support. Get in touch to plan a visit in 2021

05.01.2022 Yesterday, was Day 5 of the ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’. UN Women have put together a list of 10 simple steps we can all make a difference, safely and impactfully Step 3 : Call for responses fit for purpose.... CAWLS is represented on a wide range of law reform bodies, community groups and advocacy networks, contributing directly to the development of new frameworks, agreements and law reform. If something systemic is not working for you, come and chat to us about it and how we can help

03.01.2022 The Central Australian Women's Legal Service Inc. are committed to continually upskilling our staff. Earlier this month, Junior Solicitors, Machiko & Jordan, attended 4WD training in breath-taking red sand country Both learned how to safely manoeuvre 4WD utes on unsealed roads and stop abruptly if necessary The one major lesson learnt was to slow down. Our staff travel on many remote roads, to provide legal advice to women across the Central & Barkly Regions By having the appropriate skills and knowledge how to tackle our rugged terrain, our staff can get out on country safely and help more women

01.01.2022 Today is Day 3 of the ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’. UN Women have put together a list of 10 simple steps we can all make a difference, safely and impactfully. Step 1 : Listen to and believe survivors.... Even today, too many women are prevented from reporting their experience of family violence due to a fear of not being believed... CAWLS provides a trauma-informed, integrated service for women who have experienced or are experiencing family violence. We believe you and we are here to support you If you, or someone you knows, needs advice on a legal issue, the team at CAWLS are here to help.