Midlas in Perth, Western Australia | Community organisation

Midlas

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9250 2123

Address: 12 Old Great Northern Highway 6056 Perth, WA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 We understand the impacts of poverty and are very concerned about the impending cut to essential payments, that will increase the burden on families #RaiseTheRate

24.01.2022 Our Disability Advocates attended the ABC Perth #NDIS Forum today with Nadia Mitsopoulos. A live audience joined ABC Perth for an in-depth discussion about the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme with guests including WA Manager of National Disability Services Julie Waylen, President of People with Disability Australia Sam Connor, Greens Senator Jordan Steele and Rocky Bay CEO Michael Tait. Audience members shared their stories and experiences navigating the scheme.

23.01.2022 We were privileged to attend the Swan Districts Football Club #ReconciliationWeek breakfast this morning. A truly inspiring day with stories from emerging Indigenous leaders & a beautiful presentation from Ken Wyatt and Stephen Dawson MLC #NRW2021

23.01.2022 Tonight was the big launch of our fantastic new building we celebrated with a community barbeque/street party with our community, colleagues and local legends thanks so much to Bunnings Warehouse Australia Foodbank WA Ken Wyatt Midland Women's Health Care Place Midland Meals and our staff and Board for making it an awesome night

23.01.2022 Do you have a VET?HELP debt as a result of a training provider doing the wrong thing? There is a new redress scheme to address the instances of inappropriate conduct by their provider. If you are affected, complaints can be made here:https://forms.business.gov.au/smart/servlet/SmartForm.html

22.01.2022 If you are in crisis and need emergency relief, check out ER Connect today

22.01.2022 We were incredibly privileged to meet the amazing team from Impact 100 and discuss our plan to assist our most vulnerable community members to thrive. Impact 100 are a philanthropy group that support community initiatives that build resilience and create positive opportunities for individuals and communities. Impact100 WA

22.01.2022 Today was the Midland March that Matters. Hundreds of amazing people turned out to support victims of family Violence, and show their support. Relationships Australia WA Zonta House Refuge Association Inc Headspace Midland... Rise Network City of Swan Swan City Youth Service Centrecare Community Legal WA Indigo Junction Midland Women's Health Care Place See more

22.01.2022 New Zealand residents in Australia can breathe a sigh of relief! The government has implemented new systems to make it easier for you to access funds in Australia. We are really glad to hear these changes and are available to assist anyone struggling.

22.01.2022 Are you interested in learning more about the homelessness crisis in our city and contributing to positive change? Come and join Midlas, Rotary Club of Midland Indigo Junction Dreambuilders Care City of Swan and Clean State as well as State and Federal Politicians, and have your say! Register below :) Ken Wyatt Simone McGurk MLA Michelle Roberts MLA - Member for Midland... https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=639194&

20.01.2022 We are so pleased to see the announcement from Mark McGowan and Simone McGurk MLA today; offering an increase to financial counselling to help people address the effects of COVID.

20.01.2022 Credit Card issues weighing you down? Our friends at Consumer Credit Legal Service WA Inc. have created some great videos to help you get back on track!

20.01.2022 Today was the last day of the Disability Service Provider and Participant Connection Expo 2021 Presented by Afford and the day we got to draw our raffles! Congratulations to Zoe who won our pamper hamper, and Trisha who won our Lego Fun Pack

20.01.2022 Thousands of carers will receive a one-off payment to help ease the burden during these challenging times.

19.01.2022 NAIDOC Week has begun, and this year's theme is 'Always Was, Always Will Be', recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek National NAIDOC

19.01.2022 The next Royal Commission hearing will investigate the experience of people with a disability through COVID19. If you would like help to tell your story, contact Midlas today.

19.01.2022 Walk in bill clinic tomorrow at Ellenbrook! Bring your bills and let the amazing Heather see what she can do to help!

19.01.2022 Our CEO Sarah took a trip to Foodbank WA this morning to collect some items for one of our clients who will be leaving the streets and moving into his new home this afternoon! Thanks Steve

18.01.2022 No-one should have to live with Family Violence There are laws to protect the rights of someone escaping Family Violence. Chat to our team today about how our Family Violence Legal team and tenancy team can help.

18.01.2022 Our friends at Channel 10 came out today to shoot! Check out our team hard at work for the The Plenty Project on the news at 5pm!

18.01.2022 The Mobile Midlas team joined Street Doctor Moorditj Djena and Wungening Aboriginal Corporation today at Ashfield Reserve for the community clinic. We will be at Ashfield every Friday, so pop down and say g'day!

17.01.2022 Great evening at the Financial Counsellors' Association of Western Australia 2020 Awards night! Congratulations to all of the nominees (including our own Leanne and Amanda) and the winners! Simone McGurk MLA Uniting WA Anglicare WA The Spiers Centre Inc... Regional Alliance West Consumer Credit Legal Service WA Inc. Mission Australia See more

17.01.2022 Today is World Food Day, a time to reflect on food insecurity and how we ensure no-one goes to bed hungry. At Midlas we understand we cannot feed the world, but we can feed the person in front of us - check out our work at The Plenty Project

17.01.2022 Great day doing advocacy training at Silver Chain Group this morning if your organisation would like free training on Disability Advocacy, flick us a PM

16.01.2022 We are so excited to be at the Impact100 WA Gala Dinner this evening presenting our brand new initiative Mobile Midlas! Stay tuned to see who will receive the funding to kick-start their new Community initiative

16.01.2022 Wednesday's are fresh produce days at Midlas. Thanks to City of Swan and Woolworths we have free fresh items out the front all day pop down before they are all gone

15.01.2022 Are you someone who has experienced abuse, neglext or exploitation, and wants to make a submission to the Royal Commission? Midlas Disability Advocates are here to help. We can provide advice, support, and lodgement of your submission to make sure your voice is heard!

15.01.2022 Great to see our very own Amanda presenting at the Financial Counsellors' Association of Western Australia 2020 Conference. Talking all things Financial Coaching with Uniting WA

15.01.2022 Want to get involved with #NAIDOCweek 2020? National NAIDOC has everything you need! Download resources and ideas from their website

15.01.2022 Trying to pay off your debts? Our friends at Consumer Credit Legal Service WA Inc. have created another video to help you get on track

13.01.2022 The winner is announced on 26 November, so watch this space!

13.01.2022 Lost income due to COVID? Or on low income? You may be eligible for a no interest loan of up to $3,000 to get back on track!

13.01.2022 Wishing happy birthday to our amazing friends at Midland Womens Health Care Place heres to 25 more!

13.01.2022 Everyone deserves to feel special at Christmas. What an amazing initiative from our friends at Indigo Junction

12.01.2022 Midlas sees many women affected by Family Violence through all of our services, and now will have a Specialist Domestic Violence Advocate available to assist with case management and support through the transition from violence. This Health Justice partnership has been developed thanks to the support of the Department for Premier and Cabinet's Office for Women, and will begin in June 2021.

10.01.2022 Another fabulous workshop to help you get back on your feet! Our own Amanda Ghouse is facilitating this session and has all the tips and tricks you need!

10.01.2022 Are you struggling to pay Court fines? Can't get your licence due to overdue payments? Midlas has a way to make it go away! Check out our Work Development Permit program, where you can wipe money off your fines by attending our online webinars! More information on how to register is on our website!

10.01.2022 Happy birthday Indigo Junction 40 years a amazing community services! Don't look a day over 20

10.01.2022 Are you curious about the changes coming to Jobseeker and Jobkeeper payments? Join our free webinar to find out everything you need to know!

09.01.2022 Our amazing students from North Metropolitan TAFE visited the Street Doctor at Ashfield reserve to talk about a new initiative we have in the pipeline! Stay tuned

09.01.2022 Ngaala Kaaditj Noongar Moort, Kayan Kaadak Nidja Boodja Today is National Sorry Day, a day of remembrance and commemoration held to highlight the impact of past policies of forcible removal on the Stolen Generations, their families, and their communities. This day is an opportunity for all Australians to remember past mistakes and work together to build a richer, stronger future in partnership.... This is and always will be Aboriginal country. #morethanaword #NRW2021

08.01.2022 If you are struggling with accessing the NDIS, are having issues with a provider, need to access the DSP, or want to appeal an NDIS decision, contact one of our friendly advocates for free support. 9250 2123

07.01.2022 Our beautiful friends at The Salvation Army Swan View have market day on tomorrow

07.01.2022 Do you want to help us keep doing great work? You can donate to Midlas through our The Plenty Project initiative!

07.01.2022 Our volunteer Anna had a great day mingling with the families at the Ellenbrook Secondary College Wellness Expo. A great event to build community capacity and resilience.

07.01.2022 Midlas has a new legal program assisting people to apply for Guardianship through SAT. We prepare Guardianship Applications, Preparing you for the hearing, and represent at SAT. The service is 100% free, and in high demand so book your appointment today.

07.01.2022 Our amazing Disability Advocate Julie Bloomfield has been nominated for the Disability Support Awards Julie is an incredibly passionate advocate for people with a disability and we will have our fingers crossed for her when the winners are announced next week

07.01.2022 The #hestaawards have started, and our viewing party is underway! Watch this space! HESTA Awards

07.01.2022 Are you aware of your Financial Entitlements During Covid-19? During challenging times, making financial decisions can feel overwhelming. Theres support and services available to help you and Amanda can show you where they are! Join our webinar tomorrow night for free!

07.01.2022 When it comes to super, a little learning can go a long way. Hear from our Financial Capability Worker who has the latest valuable information and facts on all the basics related to super. Whether youre just starting out in your career, or getting close to retirement age, superannuation is very important. This webinar will allow you to make sense of the superannuation basics. Once you register you will be emailed a link to the Zoom Webinar 24 hours prior to its commencement. This Webinar is facilitated by Midlas in partnership with UnitingWA and the Financial Counselling Network.

06.01.2022 Our Financial Wellbeing Co-ordinator will be hosting a Fireside Chat next Wednesday 18th November via Zoom titled 'Women and Superannuation - Empowering Women in the Workplace'. She will be chatting to 3 renown woman in our local community on their own personal super journey. If you would like to participate please register via the link below

05.01.2022 Is the property you rent falling down around you? You have the right to rent a functional property. If your landlord is refusing to do maintenance, book a FREE appointment with our tenancy team.

05.01.2022 Innovation and collaboration at work

05.01.2022 Our hearts go out to this poor woman. If you are experiencing Family or domestic violence please reach out. We are available to help on 9250 2123.

04.01.2022 Our Disability Advocates are at the Disability Service Provider and Participant Connection Expo 2021 Presented by Afford today talking all things NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme access pop down and say hello to go in the draw to win our winter hamper

04.01.2022 Great opportunity for new and aspiring Financial Counsellors to learn more about the role! Our very own Amanda was a guest speaker and is excited to start working with our new FCs! Thanks Financial Counsellors' Association of Western Australia for this great event!

04.01.2022 Only one more sleep until the winner of the 2020 HESTA Awards are announced!

04.01.2022 We are seeing more and more of these predatory companies and the damage they do. If you are in financial hardship, contact a free financial counsellor in your area and beat the debt trap! https://financialcounsellors.org/find-a-financial-counsell/

04.01.2022 It happened We have our truck, ready to start developing our Mobile Midlas office! Thanks to everyone at Impact100 WA, Kevin from Hertz, and Ron from Osborne Motor Bodies

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Midlas on officially opening their new office! Midlas is a not-for-profit community legal centre based in Midland that provides financial and... legal counselling to people throughout our community. Midlas has supported people in our community for over three decades, and I commend Sarah and her team on their community spirit and dedication to helping those in need. Find out more about Midlas on their website below: www.midlas.org.au

03.01.2022 Are you struggling with your finances? Our amazing Financial Capability worker Amanda has all the answers you need! Our new Ballajura clinic is running from the library and can assist individuals with a free 1:1 service to help you get back on track!

02.01.2022 We have a brand new logo! We would love to hear your thoughts on our new brand!

02.01.2022 Our Plenty Project initiative has been announced as a WA Finalist in the HESTA Awards! The Plenty Project is our customised Vending Machine that dispenses free food, sanitary items and toiletries for people who are living on the streets, or experiencing poverty. Check out the other finalists below! #HESTAExcellenceAwards #HESTAAwards

02.01.2022 We are so humbled to have received an Impact100 WA grant of $50k to get our mobile office up and going. Impact 100 is a philanthropy group of community minded industry leaders who support local initiatives. Congratulations to all recipients Zonta House Refuge Association Inc The Blue Room Theatre Kalparrin... CARAD-Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees Inc Ishar Multicultural Womens Health Services Inc Dismantle Darling Range Wildlife Shelter WA Fair Game See more

02.01.2022 Such a pleasure to have Graham from HESTA Awards pop out to the office today to check out The Plenty Project and meet the team

02.01.2022 Midlas is looking for a photographer to take some team pictures for our annual report! If you think you could help, please email our CEO Sarah [email protected] with your rates and availability

01.01.2022 Financial counsellors are free, all over Perth, and ready to help you get back on your feet. Make the call today!

01.01.2022 Want to help people, but unsure how? Every dollar donated to Midlas goes straight to your community. No overheads, no admin, just community good. Every donation over $2 is fully tax deductible, and you can even elect to be a regular donor! Follow the link to help us today! https://plentyproject.org.au/contribute/