Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Limited

Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Limited The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd (ALSWA)
provides legal support and representation for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in WA

The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd (ALSWA) also provides additional services:

Bail Support Service (BSS) and Prison In-Reach Program (PIR);
Community Legal Education (CLE);
Custody Notification Service (CNS);
Work and Development Permit (WDP) Service;
Your Story Disability Legal Support;
Youth Engagement Program (YEP)

ALSWA produces and presents the fortnightly Law Matters radio program. All

programs broadcast between 2010 and 2020 can be heard on the ALSWA website www.als.org.au

About ALSWA:

ALSWA is a not for profit organisation and plays a vital role within WA's justice system, working in collaboration and partnership with communities and key government and non-government partners to rectify legal policies and practices that impact disproportionately on the legal and human rights of WA's First Peoples. ALSWA is governed by a Board of Directors who are all Aboriginal. ALSWA's Executive Management Team is responsible for the day to day management of ALSWA, its staff and 12 state-wide offices. Embracing a human rights based approach, ALSWA's professional and culturally appropriate service delivery model ensures that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel comfortable accessing the service, which has been acknowledged with a National Human Rights Award. ALSWA is a public company limited by guarantee registered with the Australian Securities and Investment Commissions. ALSWA is also a public benevolent institution registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

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The Cook Government has awarded $254,000 to 33 community-based projects to boost road safety in local communities across the State.

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Almost 140 children under the age of 14 were held in detention in Western Australia in the last financial year without ever being sentenced, whilst mental health outcomes across the state decline.New ...

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DAVID LAWSON
Missing since: Saturday, October 9, 2010
Last seen: Dampier Peninsula WA
Responsible jurisdiction: WA
Age at time of disappearance: 41
Year of birth: 1969
Gender: Male
Height: 176cm
Build: Medium
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Dark
Distinguishing Features: Missing right eye.
Circumstances :
David Lawson was last seen by family about 11pm on Saturday, 9 September 2010 at the Jinyaadi Homestead, Dampier Peninsula.
At that time he wasn't feeling well.
Despite extensive inquiries by police and family his whereabouts are not known.
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Come on down to Goolarri Media Enterprises on Saturday 21st March to dance and sing the night away with the Pigram Brothers Kintet and Puertside! 🎶
This is an 18+ event.
Grab your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/DKNXS or purchase them at the door — get in fast!
All donations from the night will go towards supporting the Broome Saints Football Club.
Bring your friends and your dancing shoes for a night of great music, good vibes, and community spirit. Let’s support local and make it a night to remember! 💚💛

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James Taylor (also known to his family and friends as Jimmy) was 12 years of age at time of disappearance.

He was 125 cm tall with light brown wavy/curly hair. He had hazel eyes and prominent buck teeth. Jimmy always carried a plastic hair comb with him. He was last seen wearing a grey sleeveless school shirt, black football shorts and was barefoot.

Jimmy lived on Knowsley Street, East Derby with his parents, 5 siblings and other family members. Jimmy was described as independent, spirited and determined. He was healthy and happy-go-lucky. He went to school, had friends and an extended family of cousins and other relatives. He liked music, clothes and playing with his friends.

On Thursday 29 August 1974 he attended ‘Lwoys’, a local store in Derby.
He was alone, purchased a soft drink and left the store.

Attending the local store was normal behaviour for Jimmy and he had completed the trip by himself on numerous occasions. Jimmy was co-operative in demeanour and was often trusted to complete the grocery shopping on behalf of the family.

On this occasion Jimmy was alone. He went in to the store to purchase a soft drink and left.

A witness spoke to Jimmy close to the store and watched Jimmy walk towards a dark coloured utility, this vehicle is further described as possibly having a canvas canopy. A male person described as; light skinned, 25-35 years of age with a solid build was driving the vehicle, this male was described as speaking assertively to Jimmy, telling him to get into the vehicle. He complied with this direction, entering the the passenger side of the vehicle.

This was the last known sighting of Jimmy, who failed to return home that evening.

When Jimmy did not return home, this did not raise alarm bells with his family as Jimmy had previously requested to attend the Myroodah cattle station to visit a friend. His family therefore assumed he had gone to the cattle station.

Over the following days, it became apparent Jimmy had not attended the cattle station. Once this had been established, Jimmy’s family spent a considerable number of days searching for him around the Derby town site in an attempt to locate him.

Jimmy was reported as a missing person on 5 September 1974 by his father.

Since 29 August 1974 there have been no confirmed sightings of Jimmy and he has not made any contact with family or friends. He has had no access to bank accounts and extensive searches have failed to locate him on any government databases.

The person or persons responsible for Jimmy’s disappearance have not yet been identified.

If you have any information about James Patrick Taylor’s disappearance, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make an online report. Please remember that you can remain anonymous if you wish and rewards are offered.

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Josephine Jennings


Year of birth: 1964
Height: 165 cm
Build: Slim
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
Complexion: Tanned
Gender: Female
Distinguishing Feature: Josephine has a tattoo "I Love You" on the inside of her left ankle, a large scar from her left ear to her mouth and a large burn mark on her right calf.

Circumstances:
Josephine was last seen in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia around September 1995.

She has not been in contact with any family or friends in that time.

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Anthony EURA
Last seen: Sunday, 01 October 2006
Year of birth: 1964
Height: 172 cm
Build: Medium
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black/Greying
Complexion: Dark
Gender: Male
Anthony Charles EURA was last seen in Perth, in October 2006.
It appears that he then returned to Kununurra in early November 2006 where he is believed to have accessed his bank account, and has not been seen since.
EURA's last known address is Barringtonia Ave, Kununurra.
EURA is believed to have relatives in the Northern Territory.
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Head Office: Temporary Office 17A Aberdeen Street/Boorloo
Perth, WA
6000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61892656666

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The Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia was established in Perth in 1973 and became an incorporated body in 1975. This followed the development of the Justice Committee of the New Era Aboriginal Fellowship Inc. in the late 1960’s, during which time, there were no services in Western Australia which met the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within the justice system. Since then, ALSWA has established and maintained a long history of defending the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Perth and regional and rural Western Australia. With a history spanning over 40 years in Western Australia, ALSWA has maintained strong links with the local Communities, with an inherent knowledge and understanding of the diversity, protocols and individual needs of Communities through the State.

The Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia Limited wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this ALSWA office stands.

We wish to acknowledge and respect the continuing culture and contributions that our First Nations Peoples make to the life of this region.