Our impact in numbers

Every year Women’s Legal Service WA publishes a full account of our reach, our outcomes, and our impact across Western Australia. This page brings together the key indicators from our most recent Annual Report — updated each year to reflect the work of the previous 12 months.
Behind every number is a woman who came to us at a difficult moment and found a team ready to help.

Our 2024/2025 impact at a glance

clients supported
0
legal information services provided
0
of legal matters completed
0 %
community legal education activities
0
contributions to law reform & policy
0
stakeholder engagements
0
networks we belong to
0
in criminal injuries compensation awarded
$ 0
in debts waived
$ 0

What our clients say

agreed or strongly agreed they would recommend WLSWA to others
86%
agreed or strongly agreed they felt welcome and safe in our service
100%
said our services are trauma-informed, accessible, and culturally safe
96%
reported feeling safer, more empowered, or more able to make legal decisions
87%

In their own words

For such a difficult and sensitive issue, I was treated with respect, fairness and felt heard with my concerns and questions."

Client, 2025

You've made me have happy tears. Thank you for not giving up on me."

Client, 2025

Breaking out of this cycle has been one of the hardest things I've ever faced. Your calls, encouragement, and calmness have given me the strength to take the next steps for myself and my children. You're truly making a difference in people's lives."

Client, 2025

Independent evaluations of our work

Health Justice Partnership Evaluation — Nous Group, 2024/25

An independent evaluation of Women’s Legal Service WA’s Health Justice Partnerships — co-located legal services embedded within women’s health centres across WA. The evaluation by Nous Group found strong evidence of efficacy, value for money, and significant client impact. Client feedback was described as ‘powerful and moving’.

Safer Advocacy in Legal Systems (SAILS) Evaluation — UWA, 2024/25

An independent evaluation of the Safer Advocacy in Legal Systems project by the University of Western Australia, examining Women’s Legal Service WA’s risk screening approach and its impact across the community legal sector. The report found significant positive impact both within Women’s Legal Service WA and across the broader sector.

Want the full picture?

Our Annual Report provides a complete account of Women’s Legal Service WA’s activities, partnerships, financial performance, and impact each year.