Happy first anniversary to the Western Australian WWC!
In just one year, the team has supported women and gender-diverse workers through free and confidential legal advice, empowering people to understand their rights and pursue justice in the workplace.
This anniversary also marks the strong collaboration between Women’s Legal Service WA and Circle Green Community Legal, who together have built a vital service for workers across the state.
The celebration event was attended by Members of Parliament, Abbey Kendall, CEO of Working Women’s Centre Australia, Helen Creed, a Life Member of both United Workers Union and Unions WA and WWCA Board Subcommittee Member, along with stakeholders and friends of the Working Women’s Centre — including The Hon. Simone McGurk MLA, Minister for Industrial Relations and for Women.
The guest speaker, Biplavi Jarga Magar, gave a moving speech about her experiences of sexual harassment that ultimately led to her being awarded $305,000 in compensation by the Federal Court of Australia. Biplavi spoke carefully and without hesitation, untangling the exploitation she experienced from her experience of standing up for herself. She spoke of the unwavering support and expertise of her lawyer Seri Feldman Gubbay, and ultimately the confidence and strength she has nurtured in herself. Thanks to Bilplavii for sharing with us.
To learn more about the work of WWC WA and how they are creating lasting change for workers in Western Australia, visit: wwcwa.org.au
