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Pilbara Community Legal Service has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2025 7 News Konica Minolta Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Community Achievement Award! This award celebrates individuals, groups, and businesses who are making a meaningful difference and working to uplift Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in their communities.
2025 Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards Finalists! We’re thrilled to announce that Pilbara Community Legal Service has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2025 Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards! This recognition celebrates our ongoing commitment to delivering accessible, compassionate, and high-quality legal services to the people of the Pilbara. It’s an honour to be acknowledged alongside so many incredible organisations and individuals making a difference in their communities. The winners will be announced by Hon Dr Tony Buti MLA at the Law Society of Western Australia Annual Awards Evening and Gala Dinner later this year. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team, partners, and community — this achievement is a reflection of your passion and support.
The Law Society of Western Australia
The Law Society of Western Australia
Pilbara Community Services Excellence Awards 2025 Finalists!!!
Pilbara Community Legal Service has been recognised as finalists across 4 categories at the upcoming Pilbara for Purpose 2025 Community Services Awards: ⭐ CHAMPION LEADER - sponsored by MacKillop Family Services 🏅 Joanna Collins ⭐ EMPOWERED VOICES - sponsored by Hancock Iron Ore 🏅 Sara Makeham 🏅 Tevita Naroba ⭐ CHAMPION OF RESILIENCE - sponsored by Pilbara Ports 🏅 Pilbara Community Legal Service Inc ⭐ WALKING TOGETHER - sponsored by Rio Tinto 🏅 Pilbara Community Legal Service Inc / Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation A huge CONGRATULATIONS to all Nominees and Finalists. You should all be very proud of the work you are doing and the positive impacts you are making in our Pilbara communities.
New projects to stop family and domestic violence before it starts
Hon. Sabine Winton, Minister for Early Childhood Education; Child Protection; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
Funding boost for family and domestic violence counselling
Hon. Sabine Winton, Minister for Early Childhood Education; Child Protection; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
Lawyers are leaving the community legal sector due to low pay, creating an experience gap
CEO Jo Collins
Community legal centres turn away 1,000 Australians each day despite growing need for help
CEO Jo Collins
Media Release – New data reveals surging demand for homelessness services in WA
Angie Mitchell, Housing Support Team Leader
📢 Exciting News! 📢
Pilbara Community Legal Service (PCLS) is proud to announce a new partnership with Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC! Together, we’re working towards empowering and supporting communities across the Pilbara region, with a shared focus on creating meaningful, positive change. For more details about this exciting collaboration, check out our Media Release attached below! We’re looking forward to making a difference together with Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC. Stay tuned for updates on this partnership and the great initiatives to come!
CEO Jo Collins
Big Thanks from the Breaking Down Barriers Community BBQ Homelessness Week !
Angie Mitchell, Housing Support Team Leader
Pilbara Community Legal Service and Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation want to give a huge shoutout to everyone who came along to the Breaking Down Barriers Community BBQ in Karratha yesterday.
We loved seeing the community come together – thank you to these awesome organisations for being part of the day:
Hope Community Services
The Salvation Army Karratha
Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation
MacKillop Family Services
Pilbara Support Network
Department of Housing and Works
Karratha City Plaza
Extra thanks to those who donated goods to support the community:
Clough Engineering – thanks for the warm blankets and socks!
Karratha Dental Care
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And a big thank you to ShelterWA and LotteryWest for your continued support - we couldn't do it without you!
What a great day full of connection, support, awareness, and community spirit for Homelessness Week 2025.
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