Clinics
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Clinics
Over the past financial year, WK staff have collectively contributed in excess of 3,495 hours to volunteering across our pro bono legal clinics, with 368 WK volunteers assisting 806 clients.
WK continues to maintain a strong and consistent presence across a range of long term pro bono legal clinics, providing regular volunteer support to services operated by Justice Connect, LawRight, Kingsford Legal Centre, Marrickville Legal Centre, Seniors Rights Service NSW, Caxton Legal Centre, RACS and Refugee Legal.
We recently expanded our pro bono program through the launch of new clinics, including the Disability Discrimination Clinic in partnership with the Australian Centre for Disability Law, Redfern Legal Centre’s Workplace Justice Visas Clinic, LawRight’s Migration Clinic as well as with Canberra Community Law. The coming months see us embarking on another new partnership with Western Sydney University’s Justice Clinic assisting those who have experienced violence or modern slavery.
Justice Connect Answers
Justice Connect Answers (JCA) involves our pro bono lawyers answering questions submitted online by clients. The issues we advise on range from housing and homelessness, financial issues, work and employment law and fines and infringements.
“Volunteering with the Justice Connect Answers is a rewarding opportunity to use and develop legal skills whilst assisting everyday members of the community. The service has allowed me to improve my knowledge of interesting legal areas I wouldn’t otherwise work in, and help those who would not otherwise receive help with their legal queries. It is a meaningful way to facilitate access to justice in Australia and a worthwhile program to be a part of.”
Jordan Bova
Associate
Melbourne
Refugee Legal
Refugee Legal has been at the forefront of providing legal assistance to asylum seekers and refugees for over 26 years. Over 40 of our volunteers assist clients with their protection visa applications, Ministerial applications and family reunification, including assisting those who have experienced family or gender related violence.
“Wotton Kearney continues to be an important partner of Refugee Legal. You provide us with a regular stream of volunteers to our clinics and scale up in times of need. We are grateful for your wonderful lawyers and graduates who continue to show up and assist us in providing critical legal assistance to clients. The work you do reinforces the power of collective action and the positive impact it has on the lives of individuals and the broader community. It is such a pleasure working with the Wotton Kearney team. Thank you for the difference you make.”
Harmonie Cribbes
Coordinator
Refugee Legal
Caxton Legal Centre – Credit and Debt Clinic
At this clinic we advise Queensland clients on matters involving loans, debt and consumer issues.
“Working with the clinic has been a truly rewarding and eye-opening experience. The dedication and commitment of the team led by Kelly Morrow to provide practical, legal, and financial guidance is nothing short of outstanding. I've had the privilege of witnessing first-hand how the advice offered at the clinic empowers clients to regain control of their situations and gain the courage to stand for what’s right. It is truly inspiring to see access to justice being provided without the burden of cost. Being part of this important service has been rewarding, and I am proud to have contributed. The clinic's work not only supports individuals in their financial journey but also reinforces the broader goal of creating a fairer community.”
Abdallah Hani
Solicitor
Brisbane
Canberra Community Law Roster
Paralegals from our Canberra office attend Canberra Community Law (CCL) each Friday to support CCL lawyers at their hearings each week.
“Volunteering at Canberra Community Law (CCL) is always an eye-opening experience. It is a great opportunity to see a more individualised approach to catering to clients, being mindful of the hardships of those coming to CCL for help and responding in kind. On one particular instance I remember sitting in on was an initial conference involving a single father of two who was struggling to pay the energy and heating bills and was confused as to why he was not receiving aid he felt was owed to him by a particular energy scheme. One of his sons also suffered from a medical condition and needed a caretaker. CCL’s solicitor advised him to provide to the Court this information, to use these examples of hardship in order to obtain an appropriate payment plan and possible concessions in relation to his energy bill. This was vital legal advice provided to a struggling client in the heart of the chilling Canberra winter, who took the advice in stride and showed clear gratefulness for the suggestions and offers of guidance provided by CCL.”
Ashen Gamage
Solicitor
Canberra
Wotton Kearney acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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