About Midland Debt, Information and Advocacy Service (MIDLAS)
Work areas:Cost
There are no costs associated with this service.
Eligibility
- People located in the City of Swan, Shires of Mundaring and Kalamunda, Towns of Bassendean and Bayswater
- Tenants, boarders, lodgers or people living in a long stay caravan park
- People with disability for disability advocacy service
- People who have experienced family violence
- People who are in the northeast and hills area, this includes
- City of Swan, Shire of Mundaring and Kalamunda, Town of Bassendean, City of Bayswater etc.
Services
Legal Services:
- Family law:
- Property issues
- Children’s matters
- Family Violence
- Divorce
- Criminal injuries compensation
- Assistance with restraining orders
- Duty lawyer service at the Midland Magistrates Court for VRO/FVRO applicants
- Community Legal Education
- Wills and Future Planning for older people (First Nations 55 years and older, non-First Nations 65 years and older) – Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney, Enduring Power of Guardianship, State Administrative Tribunal applications, financial assistance information relating to concession and benefits
- Financial Services:
- Financial Counselling from Ellenbrook and Midland sites
- Financial Coaching and Capability – individual coaching and community education workshops
- Work and Development Permit Scheme – financial literacy webinar series
- Tenancy Advocacy – including duty advocacy at the Midlas Magistrates Court and walk-in clinics
- Disability Advocacy Services:
- Individual Advocacy Support – providing individual advocacy, guidance and support for people with disability, their carers and families
- NDIS Appeals Advocacy Support – supporting people through the dispute resolution process with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal following an unsuccessful NDIS internal review
Hours
Midland: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday to Friday
Ellenbrook: 9:00 am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday
No walk ins except on Friday mornings 9:30am – 12pm for tenancy matters
Mobile services available for people with travel limitations and those experiencing homelessness.