On this page you will be able to read summaries of our key findings as well as access the data we have collecting and used to inform our work.
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Key Finding 8 Understanding the complex legal needs of people with disability in Western Australia necessitates the examination of key challenges in our current system.
Key Finding 7 A conflict of interest arises within the legal profession when a lawyer’s personal or professional interests may impede their ability to serve
Key Finding 6 The community legal sector across Western Australia is a diverse, skilled and competent mechanism creating accessible pathways to legal help for all.
Key Finding 5 Defining an organisation’s readiness to provide comprehensive and competent legal assistance to people with disability presents several challenges. An integral aspect of
Key Finding 4 This key finding looks at legal problem types specific to people with disability. In Western Australia, individuals with disability encounter distinct
Key Finding 3 Legal problem types and severity for people with disability in Western Australia present a compelling case for customised support and services Individuals
Our research has been made possible by funding from the Department of Communities Disability Justice Advocacy Project.
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