Aboriginal Legal Service
Legal ServicesNew South Wales, Australia201-500 Employees
The Aboriginal Legal Service is a legal services provider based in Redfern, New South Wales, serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW and the ACT. It offers free, culturally appropriate legal support, wraparound advice, representation, information, and referrals to thousands of clients each year, with a focus on advocacy and law reform. The organization operates within the legal services sector and positions itself as a primary legal resource for Indigenous communities in its region, addressing criminal law matters as well as child protection and family services, and partnering with government bodies to advance therapeutic, community-based approaches for youth. The company traces its origins to protest movements and continues to work from a national frame of recognition, operating from its Redfern location and maintaining relevance through ongoing partnerships and leadership changes within the sector.