North & North West Community Legal Service

03/06/2026

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS

The North and North West Community Legal Service recently celebrated 30 years of operation, as a funded organisation.

The milestone provided an opportunity to reflect on the growth, success and achievements of current and previous staff and volunteers of the Service, and to further reflect on the vision of our founder Jennifer Crew OAM.

It was a pleasure to host the event at our offices and share our beautiful space. We thank every person who has used, supported or contributed to our Service, and look forward to continuing our important work, into the future.

26/05/2026

Today, on National Sorry Day, we acknowledge the harm caused by the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, communities and cultures.

This year marks 29 years since the Bringing Them Home report documented the devastating impacts of the Stolen Generations and called for truth, justice and reparations.

Almost three decades later, many of the report’s key recommendations remain unimplemented, with only 5 out of 83 recommendations fully carried out.

The impacts of these policies continue today, including through the ongoing overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care systems.

This year’s National Sorry Day theme, “From Sorry to Action”, reminds us that acknowledgement alone is not enough.

For Community Legal Centres, action means listening to First Nations communities, supporting self-determination, working in partnership with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, and advocating for meaningful law and policy reform.

Stolen Generations survivors need:
• culturally safe and affordable aged care, health and healing services
• prioritised access to records that hold their histories and stories
• access to redress, regardless of the state or territory they were removed from.

Learn more about National Sorry Day:
https://healingfoundation.org.au/stolen-generations/national-sorry-day/

Read the Bringing Them Home report:
https://humanrights.gov.au/resource-hub/older-peoples-rights/bringing-them-home-full-contents-page

22/05/2026

13/05/2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a community minded, experienced Solicitor to join our team, for a part time position, based in Armidale.

The position description and how to apply can be found at

Positions Vacant

11/05/2026

06/05/2026

Our Solicitor, Pauline, was thrilled to receive two incredible handmade bowls from her clients today.
Thankyou to our wonderful clients who find such beautiful ways to express their gratitude.
Our clients remain at the core of everything our Service does. We celebrate their resilience, experience and knowledge, every day.

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

Hannah's Story

These sessions aim to create more awareness and empower members of the community about the early warning signs of coercive control and the tragic but inspirational story of Hannah Clarke, her three children and family.

Presented by Michael Jeh, DV Prevention Educator.

📍Moree
Monday 18 May at 10am

📍Inverell
Monday 18 May at 2:30pm

📍Armidale
Tuesday 19 May at 10am

To RSVP, please follow this link: https://forms.office.com/r/ya5NwPbMtg
Or text Rhiannon on 0418 869 258.

Facilitated by Sora Community Services.

05/05/2026

'Law Matters' show, 12:30-1pm for all that's law and matters., Wednesday on 92.1 FM. Listen online 2arm.net.au Follow us in Instagram 2arm_fm_92.1 and 'Catch-up' on past shows with 2arm.net.au/ondemand