Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service WA

As part of Australia's community legal centre services, WRAS continues to advocate for a more just, accessible and equitable legal system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Come and meet the team from Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service and access independent legal advice and support regarding social security at Let’s Connect Armadale Expo.

If you have questions about Centrelink, residential tenancy disputes, or social security issues — we’re here to help.

This free community event from brings together services supporting seniors and people with disability, from health and wellbeing to housing, employment and more.

We were proud to see our Solicitor Taylah Bell contributing to the final report of the Social Security for Women Outside Our City series, released by Economic Justice Australia. The report was launched earlier this month at Parliament House.

"What this report highlights...is a huge cohort of people who need to access social security payments, and who are entitled to them, but can't. These are women who are in deeper financial crisis simply because the system has not been designed to adequately deal with their circumstances," said EJA CEO Kate Allingham.

If you live in Western Australia and need help with Centrelink - contact us on (08) 9328 1751 or by email at [email protected]

To view a copy of the report, visit https://www.ejaustralia.org.au/social-security-for-women-outside-our-cities-intersectional-issues-report-3-of-3/

This month we are celebrating a very special milestone for our team – Rhea Thomas marking 10 years with Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service.

Over the past decade, Rhea has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice, fairness and our clients in WA who rely on our services for support and advocacy.

Her work as a Solicitor has helped countless individuals navigate our justice system, protect their rights and access the assistance they deserve.

Rhea’s professionalism, compassion and dedication embody the values that sit at the heart of our organisation. She is not only a highly respected advocate for our clients, but also a valued colleague and mentor within our team.

Congratulations on this milestone – and thank you for ten years of service to our community.

To celebrate International Women's Day, we are proud to highlight the women who are part of our team at WRASWA.

In 2024–25, 60% of the clients who sought our welfare rights assistance were women (WRASWA Annual Report).

Our services help balance the scales by providing access to legal support and guidance, to better navigate the justice system.