North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency in Darwin, Northern Territory | Lawyer & law firm

North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8982 5100

Address: 61 Smith Street 0800 Darwin, NT, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 NAAJA is seeking external auditors to audit their financial accounts for 2020-2023. For further information please email Madhur at [email protected]

25.01.2022 Nick Espie - Senior Indigenous Lawyer said: The ink has barely dried on the legislation and [the government] are now ripping it off, he said. These [new] laws are fundamentally designed to increase the number of children in detention. It is totally contrary to its commitment to implement the royal commission’s recommendations, and its commitment to bringing about generational change that would keep kids out of prison and implement a therapeutic approach to youth justice.

24.01.2022 Disability Royal Commission Information Session. Today (20/04/21) at the Casuarina Library from 12pm. Thursday (22/04/21) at the Palmerston Recreation Centre at 2:00pm.

23.01.2022 Attention Katherine, Beswick & Barunga mob!! New bus service starting late February. Please share.... Aboriginal Investment Group

23.01.2022 NAAJA is delighted that our Principal Legal Officer Mr David Woodroffe (known to us as Woody) received the ‘Indigenous Alumnus Award’ and also the overall category the ‘Distinguished Alumnus Award’ at the Inaugural Charles Darwin University (CDU) Alumnus Awards event on 22 October 2020. His nomination noted ‘he is amongst the first cohort of Indigenous law graduates in the Northern Territory and is currently one of the most senior Indigenous lawyers in the nation. To the many... Indigenous law students, graduates and lawyers who have followed his path he has served as a leader, mentor and friend.’ David Woodroffe is descended from the Jingili Modburra clan group. David commenced studying a Bachelor of Laws in 1994 at the Northern Territory University. Of his decision to study law, David says: ‘I wanted to study law for my family, so that in some way I could ensure that injustices such as the Stolen Generation would never happen to Aboriginal people and my family again’. In 2016 David served a key role establishing Winkiku Rrumbangi NT Indigenous Lawyers Aboriginal Corporation. He has served as President since and in 2019 delivered the Opening Plenary to the National Indigenous Legal Conference held in Darwin on 13-14th August. His leadership and stewardship is key to an organisation currently with 10 directors who are Indigenous lawyers and is the strongest and most active group of its kind in the nation. David is an inspirational role model, and has established and built upon his reputation for incredible hard work on behalf of his clients and a passion for protecting and promoting the rights of Indigenous people. In his speech, David spoke about his family growing up in the Kahlin Compound at the old Hospital site in Darwin, and how these stories first inspired him to pursue a career in law. He spoke about the importance of justice in the Northern Territory and what this means from an Aboriginal perspective. Mrs Atkins said ‘NAAJA is thankful to Charles Darwin University for establishing these awards and for recognising Woody in its inaugural award as the Indigenous Alumnus Award and especially the Distinguished Alumnus Award’. Congratulations Woody!!

22.01.2022 On this International Day of Sign Language and Australia's National Week of Deaf people we're pleased to present our Community Legal Education (CLE) video series with AUSLAN display. Many of our mob rely on sign languages to communicate and we are appreciative of the support of ALPA for making these video series possible.

21.01.2022 NAAJA's support of staff has been key to the success of this excellent program and has enabled several Aboriginal people of the Northern Territory to succeed in studying law (as well as the benefits to all participants regardless of whether they have continued study). We encourage employers to support their staff for the upcoming course in Jan 2021, and can share information or give advice based on our experiences (send us a DM). NAAJA's CEO Cilla Atkins said:... NAAJA is proud that we’ve supported many of our Aboriginal staff to attend the CDU Indigenous pre-law intensive. We’ve seen a noticeable improvement in the confidence and skills of many of our staff who attend the program. Not only are we building into the future, we see immediate benefits to our organisation by supporting staff to attend the program.

20.01.2022 Our Darwin Community Legal Education team will be in Nhulunbuy next week from Monday 29th March to Thursday 1st April. Call the Darwin NAAJA office on 1800 898 254 if you want us to drop in and have a chat.

20.01.2022 NAAJA's James Parfitt is in his gear for this all important day and was spotted at Smith St Mall with two work experience students from Ramingining School. Like for NSW, comment for QLD.

20.01.2022 Today our Deadly Alice Springs staff helped out at the Stress Less at the Park event to celebrate Mental Health Week and promote mental wellbeing across Central Australia. By supporting community and each other and by raising awareness we help to identify mental health challenges and connect to the right support. #ProperDeadly

19.01.2022 IMPORTANT CHANGES TO CENTRELINK!! Changes to how you report your employment income to Centrelink from 7 December 2020. This change affects you if you or your partner get income from employment and any of the following Centrelink payments:... ABSTUDY Age Pension Austudy Carer Payment Disability Support Pension Farm Household Allowance JobSeeker Payment Partner Allowance Parenting Payment (single and partnered) Special Benefit Status Resolution Support Services Widow Allowance Youth Allowance. You no longer need to report the income you earned in your reporting period. You now need to report the gross amount you were paid instead. Gross pay is not the amount of money received in your bank account, It is the amount your employer pays you before tax and any other deductions. If you have questions or want to speak with someone about this, please call the numbers listed below. https://www.indigenous.gov.au//changes-how-you-report-your

19.01.2022 The Disability Royal Commission wants to hear from people with disability, their families, carers and supporters.

19.01.2022 Congratulations Kenisha Gumbula!! Kenisha has completed her Associate Degree in Law at Charles Darwin University. Kenisha is a Yolngu woman from Elcho Island, she commenced her studies in 2015 while still providing for her family and work commitments. She will be continuing her studies in 2021 in a Bachelor of Laws ... We are so proud of you! Kenisha said: "This is a huge achievement for myself and for my family. Although, it has taken me a while to finish my degree (while juggling single parenting, work, studies and other family commitments), I have finally done it. I would like to thank my mediate family my mother, my grandparents, my uncles and aunties as well as my cousins for always supporting me and encouraging me to not give up. I know I would never have come this far without their continuous love and support. I also want to thank NAAJA, CDU and the Indigenous Student Support Services for supporting me.

17.01.2022 Our June 2021 young men's camp information below for ages 14 to 17.

16.01.2022 Danila Dilba is available to answer your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Today's question is: Other countries have already begun vaccinating. When will Australia start, and when will I get the vaccine? If you have a question you want to ask you can email Danila Dilba on [email protected]

16.01.2022 It has been 30 years since the findings were handed down in the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. 339 recommendations. 339 chances to do better. Yet the number of Aboriginal deaths in Custody continue to rise throughout the country.... NAAJA wishes to extend our condolences to all the families that have lost loved ones. The fight continues. Below is a media release from NAAJA, you can find a copy on our website, which will be available to view tomorrow.

15.01.2022 We have a new role to help drive policy and law reform in the Northern Territory. The Senior Policy Officer will provide high level, strategic information and advice to facilitate appropriate policy responses from NAAJA to the Generational Strategy by working collaboratively with Aboriginal children, families and organsations. See the duty statement for more info. http://www.naaja.org.au//senior-policy-officer-generation/

13.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week 2021 27 May - 3 June We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures... 2021 marks twenty years of Reconciliation Australia and almost three decades of Australia’s formal reconciliation process. What does reconciliation week mean to you?

13.01.2022 All fourteen Australian and New Zealand Children’s Commissioners and Guardians (ANZCCG) have united in opposing new legislation introduced by the NT Gov, which proposes to alter the NT’s Youth Justice Act and Bail Act. NT Children’s Commissioner Ms Sally Sievers said, Resorting to this regressive and expensive policy direction has the potential to doom future generations of Territory children to a life within the justice system. https://humanrights.gov.au//childrens-commissioners-and-gu

12.01.2022 Woody recognised in today's NT News by Charles Darwin University for receiving two prestigious awards and at their Inaugural Alumni Awards. A True Trailblazer.

12.01.2022 CRIMINAL SECTION JOB VACANCY - DARWIN NAAJA is currently seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to join our busy Criminal section. Please send all applications to [email protected] ... http://www.naaja.org.au//personal-assistant-pa-darwin-par/

11.01.2022 Intern Placement Program. Volunteering, Interns and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) NAAJA is able to offer volunteer and intern placements to law students and graduates looking to gain paralegal experience in our Criminal, Civil and Law & Justice Projects Teams and in office locations across the Territory.... In the criminal section, volunteers are exposed to a busy practice and will work with dedicated and experiences lawyers across a diverse range of matters including in the Local Court, Supreme Court and with bush Courts. Working with the civil section will expose volunteers to a wide variety of work including housing, statutory compensation schemes, child protection, welfare rights, police and healthcare complaints and adult guardianship. In our Law & Justice projects section NAAJA is involved in a range of innovative justice programs including the Bilata Legal Pathways Program, the Student Court, Community Legal Education, support for Cultural Authorities (Elder groups) in communities and in the preparation of law and policy submissions. Follow the link below for more information and how to apply. http://www.naaja.org.au/get-involved/internship/

11.01.2022 NAAJA's Community Legal Educator James Parfitt is on TEABBA radio now talking about the Bilata Legal Pathways Program and encouraging our mob who may want to study law. Listen here.. https://www.teabba.com.au/

10.01.2022 On 23 March 2021, Michael Gunner’s Government proposed tough measures to combat youth crime. These measures include removing bail for young people (see: https:/.../newsroom.nt.gov.au/mediaRelease/34267) UP strongly oppose these reforms. We are calling on you to help. Watch this video to see how you can help. You can find all the links referenced in the video here: https://linktr.ee/UprisingofthePeople

09.01.2022 We are seeking a Regional Managing Solicitor to join our Katherine office. Applications are due 25th October. Please visit our website for info. http://www.naaja.org.au//regional-managing-solicitor-kath/

08.01.2022 NAAJAs very own John Rawnsley was the final panelist for the Treaty Now | Blak Talk discussion apart of the Garrmanlang Festival on Saturday 29th May. John is the Manager of the Law and Justice section at North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA), John is involved in education and justice related programs as well as law and policy reform. He is a director and Deputy Chair of the NT PHN, a director of Northern Territory General Practice Education, Larrakia Developmen...t Corporation, Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation, and Winkiku Rrumbangi NT Indigenous Lawyers Aboriginal Corporation Great work John!

07.01.2022 GOOD NEWS ALERT Alice Springs Office We are pleased to announce that our very own Megan Bathern took home the Chongy award at this year’s 2020 Indigenous Law Student Ball, this award has been named in honour of our Katherine NAAJA staff member Chongy who worked tirelessly for legal rights in her community. Megan has also been granted an Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarship, this scholarship is given to students who demonstrate an appropriate academic record of a pass in mo...re than 50% of the credit points attempted during the previous academic progression period. On behalf of the Central Australian team we would like congratulate Megan for her achievements and present to her a gift from our team along with a gift that was sponsored by Winkiku Rrumbangi NT Indigenous Lawyers. Well done Megan, we look forward to seeing your future achievements!!

07.01.2022 Youth bail: The other side of the coin. David Woodroffe says "that there are simple and more cost effective ways to go about this problem, ways that may avoid additional trauma down the line." Article by: Julius Dennis... Alice Springs News See more

06.01.2022 We wish to inform the greater Katherine community that our Katherine office is closed today.

06.01.2022 Important message for CDP participants. CDP activities have restarted, If you have questions or want to talk to someone about your CDP problems, please call the NAAJA office. 89825100 or 1800 898 251 (free call Press 2 for Civil)

06.01.2022 Community Safety Training in Alice Springs Staff from Central Desert Regional Council’s Community Safety Patrol attended training in Alice Springs on 18th May 2020. Staff from Yuelamu, Laramba, Atitjere, Engawala, Pmara Jutunta, Nturiya, and Lajamanu attended. The day was filled with question and answer sessions on Night Patrol Duties & Responsibilities, delivered by NAAJA Community Legal Educator, Eric Hayward. Later in the day, the teams were joined by NAAJA Community Leg...al Educator, Tanya Turner, whose background in family law facilitated discussions about Domestic Violence Orders and Mandatory Reporting. Staff were very happy with the event and enjoyed the opportunity to share their experiences and learn from one another. Great work Eric & Tanya!!

05.01.2022 Be a part of our team! This Community Legal Education (CLE) role travels extensively across the Top End and delivers CLE and justice related projects to inform and empower our people. This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. http://www.naaja.org.au//community-legal-educator-lawyer-/

04.01.2022 Save the date! Couch Surfing is returning on 21 April 2021, raising awareness of youth homelessness and celebrating the resilience of young people who are exper...iencing homelessness in Australia. #yhmd2021 LAUNCH Darwin / City of Darwin / Larrakia Nation / Danila Dilba Health Service / CAAPS Aboriginal Corporation / YouthWorX NT / headspace Darwin / Carers NT / North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency / First Nations Radio / TeamHEALTH / NT Shelter / Northern Territory Council of Social Service / CatholicCare NT

02.01.2022 JOB VACANCY Alice Springs Client Service Officer Successful applicants will have a commitment to providing access to justice and a demonstrated empathy and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, history and culture.... For further information and how to apply please follow to below link http://www.naaja.org.au//client-service-officer-cso-alice/

01.01.2022 Bilata is proud to announce that the 2020 Indigenous Law Student Cocktail Party was held on Friday 27th November, this event was held to congratulate and acknowledge all Indigenous law students. Congratulations to all the Indigenous law students of 2020 and too all students/support that received an award on the night. Jared O’Neill Bilata Award / Bachelor of Laws Tanisha Cubillo - Bachelor of Laws Kenisha Gumbula Associate Degree in Law... Denise Raymond Bilata Student Choice Award Ben Grimes - Bilata Student Choice Award Megan Bathern The Chongy Award Gabby Hill Bachelor of Laws Mark Munnich - Bilata Student Choice Award Thank you to Bilata, Winkiku Rrumbangi NT Indigenous Lawyers Aborginal Corporation, NAAJA, The Supreme Court and all who attended. This event will be held each year, so keep an eye out for future events!