The Working Women's Centre SA Inc

What The Working Women's Centre SA Inc does

The Working Women's Centre SA Inc (WWC SA) is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation and registered charity that has operated continuously from Adelaide since 1979. It delivers free, confidential legal advice, information, support, and representation to vulnerable workers — primarily women, migrant workers, international students, gender diverse people, and young workers — across South Australia on workplace rights issues including wage theft, unfair dismissal, discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace bullying, redundancy, parental leave, sham contracting, and family violence. Service delivery occurs via toll-free telephone (1800 652 697), online enquiry forms, face-to-face appointments at the Level 2, 81 Flinders Street headquarters, and periodic regional outreach trips such as to Port Lincoln. The team of approximately 15 staff includes a Principal Lawyer, four lawyers, Industrial Officers, advocacy and education personnel, and operational support.

WWC SA runs a secondary fee-for-service line of business through workplace training programs — notably 'Respect the Line: Prevent and Address Workplace Sexual Harassment' ($2,800 + GST per 4-hour session) and 'When Violence Comes to Work: Recognise and Respond to Domestic and Family Violence in the Workplace' — sold to employers and organisations across government, legal, insurance, and commercial sectors. The organisation also maintains a public resources library, conducts community events and webinars, sells branded merchandise, and runs active advocacy campaigns on Non-Disclosure Agreement reform, wage theft criminalisation, historical stolen wages, and Reclaim the Night.

Revenue is derived from three primary government grant streams (South Australian Department of Human Services – Office for Women, Australian Federal Government – Fair Work Ombudsman, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations), individual donations, fee-for-service training, and merchandise. The organisation has no proprietary technology platform, no API, and no AI/ML capabilities; all legal and educational services are human-delivered. Cumulative impact metrics include nearly A$4 million recovered in stolen wages and compensation since 2021, with A$944,874 recovered in FY2024/25 alone across 1,496 advice clients and 191 tribunal representations.

Name

The Working Women's Centre SA Inc

Legal name

The Working Women's Centre SA Inc

Website

https://wwcsa.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Working Women's Centre SA Inc is a South Australian non-profit, founded in 1979, that provides free legal advice, representation, and workplace rights advocacy to vulnerable workers — primarily women, migrants, and gender diverse people — funded by government grants, donations, and fee-based employer training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Legal Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF), Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Workplace legal advice
• Employment law services
• Workplace rights advocacy
• Workplace harassment training
• Community legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary funding from South Australian Department of Human Services (Office for Women), Australian Federal Government (Fair Work Ombudsman), and Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. This is a not-for-profit organization.
2. Donations: One-off and monthly donations from individuals. Tax-deductible contributions supporting vulnerable workers and organizational advocacy work.
3. Training Services: Fee-for-service workplace training programs sold to employers and organizations. 'Respect the Line' workshop costs $2,800 + GST per session.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including T-shirts, tote bags, and socks through the online shop to support organizational work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Working Women's Centre SA Inc is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation providing free, confidential legal advice, information, support, and representation to vulnerable workers in South Australia about workplace rights. Its team of Industrial Officers and Lawyers handles matters including wage theft, unfair dismissal, discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace bullying, redundancy, parental leave, and sham contracting. The organisation also sells fee-for-service workplace training programs (such as 'Respect the Line' and 'When Violence Comes to Work') to employers and organisations, and runs systemic advocacy campaigns on issues including wage theft and Non-Disclosure Agreement reform.

Product overview

The Working Women's Centre SA Inc is a non-government legal advice organisation offering a portfolio of services centred on workplace rights support and advocacy. Its core offerings include free confidential legal advice, information, and representation for vulnerable workers (via telephone, online enquiry, and appointments), and workplace education training programs (Respect the Line and When Violence Comes to Work). Supporting offerings include a resources library of fact sheets and webinars, events and webinars, an online merchandise shop, donation programs, a referral service for partner agencies, and multiple advocacy campaigns (NDA reform, wage theft, stolen wages, Reclaim the Night). The organisation does not operate a software product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Legal Advice Services Free, confidential legal advice, information, support, and representation provided to vulnerable workers in South Australia about workplace rights, covering issues including wage theft, unfair dismissal, discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace bullying, redundancy, parental leave, family violence and work, and sham contracting. Services are delivered by a team of Industrial Officers and Lawyers via telephone, online enquiry, and face-to-face appointments.
• Workplace Education and Training Fee-for-service training packages for organisations, including 'Respect the Line: Prevent and Address Workplace Sexual Harassment' and 'When Violence Comes to Work: Recognise and Respond to Domestic and Family Violence in the Workplace', focused on gender equality and workplace safety. Delivered to small, medium, and large organisations across all industries.
• Respect the Line: Prevent and Address Workplace Sexual Harassment A 4-hour workshop helping participants understand, identify, and respond appropriately to workplace sexual harassment, covering legal obligations, bystander strategies, and creating harassment-free workplaces. Priced at $2,800 + GST per session. Some small-to-medium businesses in key industries may be eligible for free training.
• When Violence Comes to Work: Recognise and Respond to Domestic and Family Violence in the Workplace Training workshop exploring domestic and family violence as a workplace issue, equipping participants with skills to respond supportively to disclosures and use workplace policies appropriately.
• Merchandise Shop Online shop selling branded merchandise including 'Our Silence Is Not For Sale' T-shirts, tote bags, and socks to raise funds for the organisation's operations.
• Donation Program One-off and monthly donation options allowing supporters to contribute financially, with specific impact amounts such as $25 for interpreter services, $50 for consultations, and $1,600 for running a case to conciliation. Tax-deductible contributions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $4,000,000 recovered in stolen wages, compensation, penalties and lost income for working women since 2021
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• SA UnionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2025Flagship partnership with SA Unions for the annual Michelle Hogan Forum, honoring the legacy of a trade union feminist and community advocate. Partnership strengthens feminist action in precarious times.
• MusicSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver 'Respect the Line' workplace training workshop to the music industry, addressing sexual harassment prevention in arts sector.
• National Union of Students (NUS) Welfare DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to deliver 'Your Rights at Work' webinar for international students about workplace rights in Australia.
• Migrant Women Professional NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC) and WWC SA to deliver free workshop on preventing workplace sexual harassment and discrimination for migrant women.
• Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership to deliver workshop on preventing workplace sexual harassment and discrimination targeting migrant women.
• Reclaim the Night CollectiveflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in the Reclaim the Night Collective, a diverse group of activists, survivors and organisations organizing the annual Reclaim the Night event calling for elimination of gendered violence.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Women's Legal Centre ACT: ACT-based community legal centre providing free legal services to women, including workplace and discrimination matters. Directly comparable as a jurisdiction-specific women's legal advocacy and service provider.
• Women's Legal Service NSW: Provides free legal advice, information, and representation to women in NSW on issues including employment, family law, and discrimination. Directly comparable as a state-based women's legal centre with similar service mix and grant-funded model.
• Employment Law Centre of WA: Western Australian community legal centre focused on employment law matters for disadvantaged workers. Comparable as a state-level employment law specialist offering free legal services.
• JobWatch Inc: Victoria-based community legal centre specialising in employment law advice, representation, and education for workers. Directly comparable as a specialist employment-law community legal centre serving vulnerable workers.
• Women's Legal Service Queensland: Queensland equivalent offering free legal services to women, including employment law matters. Closely aligned mission and operating model as a state-based women's legal centre.
• Working Women's Centre Tasmania: Tasmania-based organisation providing advocacy, advice, and support for women workers, including workplace rights. Most directly comparable peer sharing the same brand identity and gender-focused workplace mission.

Broad incumbents

• Australian Human Rights Commission: Federal statutory body investigating and resolving complaints of discrimination, harassment, and human rights breaches. Comparable as a broad advocacy and complaint-handling body that overlaps with WWC SA's discrimination and harassment casework.
• Fair Work Ombudsman: Australian federal agency that enforces workplace laws and educates employers/workers on rights and obligations. A core funder of WWC SA but also a comparable provider of workplace rights advice and information nationally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/workingwomenscentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-working-women-s-centre-sa-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/working_womens_centre

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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