AFLS Inc.
With offices in Perth, Pinjarra, Broome, Carnarvon, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Port Hedland and Kununurra, Aboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS) provides culturally safe legal and advocacy services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities across Western Australia.
We understand that legal issues often intersect with personal, family and community challenges. Our team provides legal advice, representation, advocacy and social support to help clients navigate complex systems and achieve safer, stronger outcomes for themselves and their families.
The family law system helps people resolve legal issues relating to family relationships, particularly when relationships break down and children are involved. AFLS provides culturally safe legal advice, support and representation while focusing on the best interests of children and helping families reach practical arrangements wherever possible.
Our family law services include:
If you have a family law issue involving a child, it is important to seek legal advice as early as possible.
Family violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, financial and coercive abuse. We provide legal assistance to people seeking protection from violence by a partner, former partner or family member.
Our FVRO services include:
AFLS provides culturally safe legal support for parents, family members and carers involved in child protection matters. We can help you understand your rights, engage with the Department of Communities and navigate court proceedings.
Our child protection services include:
Victims of crime may be entitled to compensation for injuries and losses resulting from criminal offences. Criminal Injury Compensation can help cover medical expenses, loss of income, and the pain and suffering experienced following a crime.
Our Criminal Injury Compensation services include:
AFLS has partnered with Women's Legal Service WA (WLSWA) and Ruah Legal Services (RLS) to deliver state-wide legal services for victims and survivors of sexual violence in Western Australia.
Through this partnership, clients can access culturally safe legal support, information and advocacy to help them understand their rights and navigate available legal options.
At AFLS, we recognise that legal issues do not occur in isolation. Our Family Advocates work alongside our lawyers to provide holistic support and help clients navigate both legal and social support systems.
We work with individuals, families and communities to promote healthy relationships free from violence and to strengthen safety, wellbeing and resilience.
Our Family Advocacy and Social Support services include:
Our team draws on specialist knowledge of trauma and complex post-traumatic stress to support clients with care, understanding and respect.
Prevention and education are essential to building safer families and communities. Our Community Engagement Team works alongside lawyers and Family Advocates to deliver legal education, awareness and prevention programs throughout Western Australia.
Our programs:
We partner with community organisations, corporations and government agencies to develop and deliver programs that raise awareness of family violence and support positive change across communities.
