Role Title: Project Intern 1 - FDSV-responsive Community Legal Services
Organisation: Women's Legal Services
Internship Period: Semester 1 (February - May)
Location: Perth
This role will work on between two and four projects within the policy and projects area, depending on depth of project, preferences and skills.
Project 1: Develop a FDSV Prevention strategy for CLCs – to include – background research, preparation of organisational strategy, preparation of presentation, preparation of handouts.
Project 2: Development of a Lived Experience strategy for WLSWA – to include – background research, preparation of organisational policy, preparation of presentation, preparation of consent forms and client guidelines.
Project 3 - WLSWA has developed a series of training and other resources focused on improving knowledge and understanding of family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV) by lawyers and legal professionals. Training includes information about FDSV, risk factors, needs of intersectional groups, practice training and others. The intern would assist with developing resources such as training guides and student handouts based on the research and information developed for the project. The intern would also assist with developing other resources for use internally or across the sector.
Project 4 - Information sheets for clients - WLSWA has developed a series of Information Sheets for clients which need revision to be available for publishing. Role would include background research and consultation relating to each of the sub-topics.
We are a not for profit community legal centre providing legal advice, support and advocacy to WA women experiencing disadvantage. We work to promote a legal system that is safe, supportive, non-discriminatory and responsive to the needs of all women in our community, particularly those who face disadvantage. We believe that just and fair outcomes, as well as access to justice and support when needed, should not be dependent on gender.