Western Women's Legal Support

19/06/2026

17/06/2026

💬 Did you know? A Financial Counsellor can sometimes help get debts waived.

At Western Women’s Legal Support, our Financial Counsellor doesn’ just help you manage debt, they advocate on your behalf.

This month, Renee has achieved some amazing outcomes, working with electricity providers, banks, and other finance companies to negotiate over $13,000 in debt waivers for clients experiencing financial hardship. 🙌

✅ If you're struggling with bills or repayments
✅ If you're feeling overwhelmed by debt
✅ If circumstances have made it hard to keep up

There may be options available to reduce or even waive some debts and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Our service is free, confidential, and here to support you.

📞 Reach out today to see how we can help.

17/06/2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home, tonight and every night.

If you’re watching the game, think about how you're acting and the impact your behaviour can have on the people around you.

A study conducted by La Trobe University in 2018 using BOCSAR data revealed a 40.7% average increase in domestic violence in NSW on State of Origin game days.

Violence against women is never acceptable.

👉 If you need help, call NSW Domestic Violence Line on 1800 656 463 (for women) anytime.

👉 If you feel unsafe, call the police on 000.

👉 For free legal advice, chat to LawAccess NSW online or call 1300 888 529 between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

16/06/2026

With DFV support waitlists averaging two months and services operating at up to nine times capacity, next week’s state budget must deliver immediate stabilisation funding for the sector.

16/06/2026

At Western Women’s Legal Support, we see firsthand how access to safe housing, legal assistance, and community support can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Supporting initiatives like the Sleepout reflects our commitment to advocacy, dignity, access to justice, and strengthening our local communities. Thanks to Club Dubbo and Connecting Community Services for raising awareness about this critical issue in our community.

🌟 COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT 🌟

We would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank Rachael Robertson, Principal Solicitor at Western Women's Legal Support, for her support of the Club Dubbo CEO & Community Sleepout 2026.

Rachael is proudly standing in support of the Sleepout initiative, helping raise awareness of homelessness and housing insecurity and the importance of community-led responses for people experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage.

Through her work in the legal sector, Rachael understands the real-life impact that housing insecurity can have on individuals and families, and the importance of ensuring access to support, dignity, and advocacy when it is needed most.

💬 “Everyone deserves access to safe housing and support when they are at their most vulnerable. As a legal professional, I see the real impact homelessness and housing insecurity has on individuals and families, and the importance of community-led responses.” – Rachael Robertson

💙 Thank you, Rachael, for your commitment to supporting a stronger and more compassionate community.

📅 CEO & Community Sleepout 2026
🗓 Thursday, 18 June 2026

📢 It’s not too late to get involved — you can still register, donate, or support the cause.

Whether you would like to:
✔ Participate in the Sleepout
✔ Make a donation
✔ Support the cause as a business, organisation, or community member
✔ Help raise awareness of homelessness in our region

👉 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HDFrcf8CRs

We stand together to turn leadership into meaningful community action.

Help A Mate Dubbo
Connecting Community Services

15/06/2026

Register & show your support for this great cause organised by Connecting Community Services!

🌙 Registrations Now Open | Club Dubbo CEO & Community Sleepout 2026 💙

A warm bed.
A safe home.
A meal on the table.

For many, these are everyday comforts. For others in our community, they are daily uncertainties.

On Thursday 18 June 2026, community leaders, businesses, organisations, and local residents will come together for the Club Dubbo CEO & Community Sleepout 2026 — a powerful community initiative raising awareness and vital support for individuals and families experiencing hardship across our region.

Proudly delivered through a partnership between Club Dubbo and Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Ltd (Connecting Community Services), this initiative is about more than one night outdoors — it is about compassion, leadership, dignity, and community action.

💙 We are now inviting:
✔ Individuals
✔ Community groups
✔ Businesses & organisations
✔ Sponsors & community partners
✔ Donation-only supporters

to register their interest and be part of this meaningful initiative.

Whether you choose to participate in the Sleepout, donate, sponsor, or simply help spread awareness — every contribution helps support local people doing it tough through community-led assistance programs in partnership with Help A Mate Dubbo.

👉 Register your interest here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HDFrcf8CRs

💙 If you would prefer not to complete the registration form but still wish to support the initiative, you can donate directly via the MyCause campaign link provided within the form.

📲 You can also scan the QR code on the event flyer.

🔔 Reminder: All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Together, we are not just raising funds — we are strengthening our community, creating awareness, and reminding people that they are not alone.

15/06/2026

Did you know you can make a tax-deductible donation to the work of Western NSW Community Legal Centre and our specialist domestic violence unit Western Women's Legal Support? Your contribution helps provide free legal advice to people in our communities experiencing hardship and supports women and children at risk of domestic abuse. Every little bit counts. You can donate by going to https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-15270 or visit to our website home page wnswclc.org.au and click the donate button.

10/06/2026

🚨 Important AusAlert Test Notification 🚨

Please be aware that AusAlert will be testing a new emergency siren on mobile phones:

📅 2:00pm, Sunday 21 June
📍 ACT/NSW cross-border test

🔊 During this test, a loud siren will sound for approximately 10 seconds on all mobile devices, even if your phone is on silent or “Do Not Disturb.”

⚠️ Important safety information:�If you are using a hidden or safety phone, this alert may put you at risk.

✅ To prevent the alert before the test:
• Turn your phone off, or
• Switch it to aeroplane mode, and
• Keep it off for at least one hour after the test

Please share this information to help keep everyone informed and safe. 💙

10/06/2026

08/06/2026

At Western Women's Legal Support, we’ve been working on a little side project and it’s something we’re REALLY passionate about.

Have you ever considered a legal career in regional NSW? … No? … You’re not alone!

Many of us grew up or studied in capital cities and always imagined that’s where our legal careers would be. Big city firms can seem glamorous, but they’re not the only path.

What if you could build your career somewhere like Dubbo?

In a regional practice, you don’t just observe - you’re involved. You meet real clients, work on meaningful matters, and see firsthand the impact your work has on people’s lives. It’s law in its most human form.

We believe regional practice offers something truly special: connection, purpose, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in your community.

We’re passionate about encouraging more people to explore these pathways and consider the value of a legal career outside the city.

Stay tuned and let us convince you when we launch “Dubbo Delivers: Real Law in Regional NSW”. A 3 part video series, funded by Dubbo Regional Council exploring all the positive reasons to consider a career in the country.




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