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Petition on NSW forced adoptions- please consider signing
Please consider signing an open letter, created collaboratively by CLCs NSW, regarding proposed reforms to the care and protection system in NSW. The legislative changes would have a specific impact on Aboriginal communities. You can [...]
‘No one left behind’: Staff promote community legal centres at Parramatta Pride
October 28 marked Parramatta Pride, and WSCLC Limited celebrated in style. Parramatta Pride is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about, and connect, LGBTQI+ people in Western Sydney. This year’s theme was ‘no [...]
Engaging Aboriginal communities (PLUS new campaign)
Shannon, our Aboriginal Legal Access worker at WSCLC Limited, has been busy performing important community engagement work with Aboriginal communities in Western Sydney. See below for locations Shannon is currently visiting, and read to the [...]
WSCLC visits Nepean Disability Expo
WSCLC solicitor Corinne Kew and Amanda Brickwood of Disability Advocacy NSW The Nepean Disability Expo provided a crucial chance for people with disabilities to learn about services and products to assist them with [...]
Meet our new staff at WSCLC!
Home Building solicitor James James and Feras are two fabulous new staff at WSCLC! Read on to learn more about them. James Minshall- Home Building solicitor Tell me about yourself I was born [...]
“LGBTQI people live everywhere”: Peter Longfield explores the importance of Wear it Purple Day
Solicitor Peter Longfield On 31 August, staff from WSCLC donned purple in pride to celebrate Wear it Purple Day. As an annual event that commenced in 2010, Wear it Purple Day aims to [...]
‘Ending homelessness together’: Tenancy team reaches out to the community for Homelessness Week
Tenant Advocates Fern and Ivana Did you know that homelessness has increased by 13.7% in the past 4 years in Australia? (Everybody’s Home, 2018). Furthermore, a Mission Australia survey found that one-in-six 15 [...]
WSCLC solicitor inspires law students
Our talented family law solicitor, Samiha, has spoken for a YouTube video that will be used as part of the course materials for a unit at Western Sydney University (WSU). Samiha’s input will contribute to [...]
WHO WE ARE
WSCLC is a public company limited by guarantee, funded by state and federal government bodies, and by non-government bodies. We are managed by a volunteer board.
WHAT WE DO
We provide legal advice and assistance in areas including Aboriginal Legal Access, Building Disputes, Family Law, Care and Protection, Domestic Violence, Residential Tenancy and Student Legal Services.
WHERE WE WORK
We assist residents far and wide across Western Sydney, from Parramatta to Mount Druitt; from Penrith to Windsor. Please contact our nearest office to check whether you are in our catchment area.