Women’s legal services in Australia: Understanding your options
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of dedicated legal services for women in Australia facing various challenges.
Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don’t have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate.
Topics covered
- legal services
- women's rights
- workplace discrimination
- gender-based violence
- financial inequality
Keywords
- legal services
- women
- Australia
- discrimination
- gender-based violence
- financial inequality
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Women’s legal services
Places: Australia
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