Getting Help
There may be times when KCLS cannot help you with your enquiry or problem (for example if there is a conflict, no capacity or we do not offer that particular assistance). In that case, we will do our best to refer you to an appropriate service by way of facilitated referral.
You can find a list here of our referral agencies.
Victims of family violence and sexual assault, FVRO/VROs, CIC.
Aboriginal Family Legal Service (AFLS)
Broome
3/158 Frederick Street
(08) 9193 5455
broome@afls.org.au
Kununurra
1/10 Banksia Street
(08) 9168 2001
kununurra@afls.org.au
Derby
Shop 3-4 59 Rowan street
(08) 9192 1374
derby@afls.org.au
(08) 9168 2001
Regional criminal law, traffic matters, protection and care matters. Have a Perth based office for civil matters.
Aboriginal Legal Service of WA
Broome
1/41 Carnarvon Street
Kununurra
77 Konkerberry Drive
1800 019 900
Help with tenancy issues i.e., bond disputes, break lease enquiries etc.
Circle Green Community Legal
(08) 6148 3636
Support with power of attorney matters.
Citizens Advice Bureau
(08) 9221 5711
Consumer Credit Legal Services Legal advice for financial and consumer laws matters
(08) 9221 7066
Support for jobseekers, help with cashless debit card etc.
East Kimberley Job Pathways
(08) 9148 2200
Support and information, counselling and accommodation for homeless women and their children.
Gawooleng Yawoodeng Aboriginal Corporation
(08) 9169 1049
Support with demands/financial pressures of grandparent carers.
Grandparent Scheme
1800 794 909
Financial support/counselling.
Jungarni-Jutiya Indigenous Corp
Halls Creek
29 Thomas Street
(08) 9168 6168
Crisis support.
KNX Crisis Centre
(08) 9169 1049
Criminal law (defense), protection and care matters, restraining orders etc. Perth based office for criminal law appeals, family law, civil matters.
Legal Aid WA
Kununurra
98 Konkerberry Drive
Broome
15-17 Dampier Tce
(08) 9166 5800
1800 991 347
Personal injury lawyers.
Maurice Blackburn
(08) 6220 4300
Marra Worra Worra Financial Counselling
Fitzroy Crossing
158 Great Northern Highway
(08) 9193 0600
Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre Family Violence Prevention Legal Service
Fitzroy Crossing
Lot 284 Balanijangarri Road
(8) 9191 5284
marninsupport@mwrc.com.au
Mens Outreach Services (MOSAC) Therapeutic and psychosocial/educational programs
Kimberley-wide service Behavioural change program
11 Hamersley St, Broome WA 6725
Tel: (08) 9192 2767
Freecall: 1800 630 067
info@mensoutreach.org.au
Rehabilitation and treatment centre.
Milliya Rumurra Rehab Broome
(08) 9182 1699
Financial counsellors.
National Debt Hotline
1800 007 007
Writing wills, managing estates, power of attorney, trust management etc.
Public Trustee
1300 746 116
Private law service.
Salerno Law
(08) 9169 3321
Stolen Wages Class Action.
Shine Lawyers
(08) 6212 8400
1800 560 649
Personal injury lawyers.
Stephen Browne
(08) 9463 5360
lawyers@stephenbrowne.com.au
Personal injury lawyers.
Tom Cannon (Cannon Coburn)
(03) 9396 0082
(08) 9193 2215
lawyers@cannoncoburn.com.au
Financial support, emergency relief support.
Wunan Support Services
(08) 9168 3881
reception@wunan.org.au
Australian Taxation Office.
Additional useful numbers to call:
ATO- Indigenous Line
Lifeline 27/7 Crisis Support | 13 11 14
The National Debt Helpline | 1800 007 007 (Note: closed public holidays)
Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline | 1800 007 339
Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline | 1800 000 599
1800 Respect | 1800 737 732