Projects
- Outreach details for the NRCLC and Legal Aid (Civil and Family Law)
Mirrung Ngu Wanjarri (Aboriginal Women Making Changes)
Mirrung has been a funded project since June 2000. The project is to raise awareness about family violence in Aboriginal communities by raising self awareness and self-confidence in Aboriginal women and to work on strategies for improving outcomes for families experiencing violence. Nancy Walke is the project worker. Nancy works in partnership with Aboriginal communities and other service providers. Mirrung is currently funded by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
Aboriginal Legal Access Program
The Aboriginal Legal Access Project has been extended until 30 June 2010 and will be undertaking the following tasks:
· Plan and develop formal legal needs consultation process with five Bundjalung communities, commence review of and update the 1998 Mabourah Dubay Access to Law Report’s findings and track the current state of Bundjalung communities’ access to the law and legal services.
· Provide Outreach Services to two Bundjalung communities for a half a day per week.
· Plan, develop and present two workshops on family violence, legal and related issues. Provide two follow up sessions for young Kyogle Aboriginal women who have already taken a series of sessions to help them identify family violence issues, link with legal service providers and develop strategies for dealing with anger and aggression.
Family Law Pilot
In partnership with the Family Relationships Centre we are participating in a pilot program giving advice in relation to issues concerning children.
Clients are referred through the Family Relationships Centre to us for an appointment with a family law solicitor.