A high-performing and well-functioning legal assistance sector is invaluable not only because of the positive impact it can have for an individual, but also because of the broader, public benefits to the community.

The development of this strategy has been informed by consultation with the legal assistance sector. It is intended to be a practical, flexible and proactive roadmap to support legal assistance service providers in collectively delivering legal assistance in a way which responds to the needs of Western Australia’s diverse and geographically vast community. More broadly, this strategy seeks to ensure that people experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage in Western Australia are best able to access appropriate and timely legal assistance irrespective of where they are located in the state.

This strategy has three focus areas:

1. Client-centred legal assistance for people experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage
2. A strong, sustainable and responsive legal assistance sector which delivers quality services
3. State-wide access to appropriate, timely legal assistance for people experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage