In 2018-19, 43% of all clients of CLC’s in WA were families with dependent children, with 32% of all clients experiencing or at risk of FDV. Many of these are within high risk groups. They cannot afford lawyers nor access grants of legal aid. WA has a high level of family violence and data reveals significant increases in reported family violence assault in WA.
Whilst the complexity of FDV cases mean that victim-survivors often present with problems in several areas of law, the
majority require assistance in family law and/or child protection, and tenancy.