Equality Law Capability Project
Westjustice will conduct research into their legal capability to understand their legal needs and adapt legal services to improve access to the service.
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Westjustice offers legal services to people in the Western suburbs who experience workplace sexual harassment or discrimination. However, four multicultural communities prevalent in the catchment area are not accessing the Equality Law Service as expected.
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