Aboriginal Family Law Services

What Aboriginal Family Law Services does

Aboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS) is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) established in 2010 and headquartered at 113 Orrong Rd, Rivervale (Perth), Western Australia. It provides free specialist legal assistance and integrated social support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing, or at risk of, family and domestic violence and sexual assault. Core legal services cover Family Law, Child Protection, Family Violence Restraining Orders (FVROs), Criminal Injury Compensation, sexual violence support (via the Salswa consortium with Women's Legal Service WA and Ruah Legal Services), and Redress Support for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. Complementary non-legal services include intensive case management via Family Advocates, Tenancy Advocacy, and Financial Counselling.

AFLS delivers services through 10 regional offices spanning seven Western Australian regions (Perth metro, Pinjarra, West Kimberley/Broome/Derby, East Kimberley/Kununurra, Gascoyne/Carnarvon, Midwest/Geraldton, Goldfields/Kalgoorlie, and Pilbara/Port Hedland), with outreach to over 30 remote townships and Aboriginal communities. Community engagement is driven by Aboriginal Community Engagement Workers from local communities, and prevention work includes programs such as Strong Girls Stronger Women, Healing Hands, Sparkle and Grow, Kwop Wirrin Yorga (suicide prevention/healing), and the nationally recognised Ochre Ribbon Campaign (annually February 12-19, established 2015).

The business model is grant-funded rather than transactional: core operations are financed under the federal Family Violence Prevention Legal Service (FVPLS) program through the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), supplemented by philanthropic support (Paul Ramsay Foundation), corporate partnerships (BHP), and public donations. All services are provided free of charge; no pricing or fee structure exists. AFLS is led by CEO Corina Martin, governed by a Board of Directors, and operates with 11-50 employees. There is no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no publicly disclosed financial figures.

Name

Aboriginal Family Law Services

Legal name

Aboriginal Family Legal Services

Website

https://afls.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aboriginal Family Legal Services is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation founded in 2010 providing free legal assistance and social support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing family violence and sexual assault across Western Australia, delivered through 10 regional offices and outreach to 30+ remote communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Legal Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights (BPADAGAH)

Keywords

• Family violence legal services
• Aboriginal community legal aid
• Child protection legal assistance
• Indigenous family law services
• Trauma-informed social support

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria Park

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: AFLS operates under the Family Violence Prevention Legal Service (FVPLS) program funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA). The organisation is a not-for-profit providing free services to its clients.
2. Philanthropic and Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with organisations such as Paul Ramsay Foundation and BHP help fund and deliver core legal and social services as well as critical projects across Western Australia.
3. Donations: The organisation accepts donations from the public with options for one-off or recurring contributions (fortnightly, monthly, or annual). Donations support essential legal services and community support programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AFLS is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that provides free, culturally safe, trauma-informed legal assistance and non-legal social support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing or at risk of family violence and sexual assault in Western Australia. Its integrated service model combines specialist legal representation in Family Law, Child Protection, Family Violence Restraining Orders, Criminal Injury Compensation, and sexual violence matters with Family Advocacy, Tenancy Advocacy, Financial Counselling, and community education programs.

Product overview

AFLS operates as a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation providing integrated legal assistance and social support services. The organisation delivers a holistic service model combining legal services (Family Law, Child Protection, FVROs, Criminal Injury Compensation, Sexual Violence support via Salswa) with intensive social support (Family Advocates, Tenancy Advocacy, Financial Counselling), prevention and education programs (Community Education, Ochre Ribbon Campaign, Kwop Wirrin Yorga), and Redress Support. All services are culturally safe, trauma-informed, and designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing or at risk of family violence and sexual assault across Western Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Salswa: State-wide legal services partnership for victims and survivors of sexual violence, delivered jointly with Women's Legal Service WA and Ruah Legal Services.
• Ochre Ribbon Campaign
• Kwop Wirrin Yorga

Products and services

• Family Law Services Culturally safe legal assistance for Aboriginal families navigating family law matters involving children, including negotiating parenting arrangements, Family Court applications, recovery orders, and consent orders.
• Child Protection Services Legal support in child protection matters involving the Department of Communities, including care and protection proceedings, Signs of Safety meetings, reunification negotiations, and advice on parental rights.
• Family Violence Restraining Orders (FVRO) Legal assistance in applying for and obtaining Family Violence Restraining Orders to protect victims of family and domestic violence, including interim FVRO applications and court hearing support.
• Criminal Injury Compensation Advice and support for victims of crime in applying for compensation under the WA Criminal Injury Compensation Scheme for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
• Salswa State-wide partnership with Women's Legal Service WA and Ruah Legal Services delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed legal services for victims and survivors of sexual violence in Western Australia.
• Social Support Services Intensive case management and non-legal support through Family Advocates who provide culturally-safe assistance, crisis support, advocacy, and coordination with statutory agencies for victims of family violence.
• Tenancy Advocacy Services Free dedicated service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tenants in Western Australia providing culturally secure advice and practical support for bond disputes, rent arrears, repairs, eviction notices, and landlord negotiations.
• Financial Counselling Services Culturally secure and trauma-informed financial support including debt negotiation with creditors, bankruptcy assistance, budgeting, emergency relief access, and financial education.
• Community Education Programs Preventative education sessions delivered by Community Engagement Workers including Strong Girls Stronger Women, Healing Hands, and Sparkle and Grow programs to build community understanding of family violence and healthy relationships.
• Redress Support Services Support for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse in applying to the National Redress Scheme, including assistance with applications, counselling access, and Direct Personal Response processes.
• Kwop Wirrin Yorga Culturally safe arts and healing program for Aboriginal women ages 16+ impacted by suicide, grief, and family violence, featuring creative workshops, yarning circles, and suicide prevention education under the WA Suicide Prevention Grants Program.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Women's Legal Service WA (WLSWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFLS partners with Women's Legal Service WA and Ruah Legal Services to deliver Salswa - state-wide legal services for victims and survivors of sexual violence in Western Australia. Each partner brings specialist expertise: AFLS serves Aboriginal people, WLSWA serves women, and RLS serves males, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ community members.
• Ruah Legal Services (RLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Salswa partnership providing Rainbow Tick accredited services to people who identify as male, non-binary, and/or part of the LGBTQIA+ community who have experienced sexual violence.
• YorgumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Healing Hands program in Port Hedland, strengthening culturally appropriate healing and support services for Aboriginal people affected by family violence.
• Fortescue (VTEC Program)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAFLS Port Hedland team delivers Community Education sessions in partnership with Fortescue's VTEC program, helping to raise awareness of family violence in the community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld): Queensland's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal service providing culturally appropriate criminal, civil, and family law services. Comparable in ACCO structure, FVPLS funding model, and regional office footprint.
• Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM): South Australia's peak Aboriginal legal services body, operating as an ACCO delivering criminal, family, and civil law services to Indigenous peoples. Closely comparable to AFLS in mission, ACCO governance, and FVPLS-style federal funding dependence.
• Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT): Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation providing culturally safe legal services in NSW and ACT. Directly comparable to AFLS in mission, funding model (federal legal services funding), and integrated legal + support approach for Indigenous clients experiencing family violence.
• Torres Strait Islander Legal Service: Provides culturally safe legal services to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal peoples in Queensland. Direct peer in serving the Indigenous community through FVPLS-funded legal assistance.
• North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA): Northern Territory's Aboriginal legal aid provider operating across Top End and Central Australia. Directly comparable in delivering culturally appropriate legal services in remote regions with a focus on family violence, child protection, and criminal matters.
• Victoria Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS): Victorian ACCO providing culturally safe legal services including family violence, child protection, and criminal injury compensation. Strong functional overlap with AFLS, particularly around FVRO and family law matters.
• Ruah Legal Services: WA-based community legal centre serving males, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ clients. Partner with AFLS in delivering Salswa sexual violence legal services; comparable in CLC funding model, holistic service delivery, and WA focus.

Broad incumbents

• Legal Aid WA: Statutory legal aid provider in Western Australia covering family law, criminal, and civil matters. Comparable in service categories (especially family law and FVROs) but differs as a government statutory body rather than ACCO.
• Women's Legal Service WA: Partner in AFLS-led Salswa state-wide sexual violence legal services. Operates as a statewide community legal centre focused on women and children, with significant functional overlap in family violence and FVRO matters.

Emerging players

• Central Australian Women's Legal Service: NT-focused community legal centre serving women in remote Central Australia with family law, family violence, and child protection matters. Comparable in client profile (Indigenous women), remote-region delivery, and FVRO focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aflswa
• Instagraminstagram.com/aboriginalfamilylegalservices

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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