Our five-year strategic plan sets our direction as an organisation, and we develop yearly implementation plans that reflect our goals. 2022–23 was the fifth year in our 2018–23 strategic plan.

(Acting) Associate Director, Domestic and Family Violence Anna Baltins and Director, Family Law Alexandra Colquhoun celebrate the expansion of the Family Advocacy and Support Services in Dubbo with Dugald Saunders MP and members of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). (Acting) Associate Director, Domestic and Family Violence Anna Baltins and Director, Family Law Alexandra Colquhoun celebrate the expansion of the Family Advocacy and Support Services in Dubbo with Dugald Saunders MP and members of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA).

Vision

To be a leader in a legal system that delivers fair outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

Purpose

We use the law to help people, particularly those who are disadvantaged, know, defend and assert their rights.

The Legal Aid Commission Act 1979 (NSW) is the foundation from which we work, and clearly outlines why we exist and what we do. We fulfil our obligations by providing accessible, quality legal services and education to people living in disadvantage circumstances.

Outcomes

Our strategic outcomes guided our efforts over the five-year period covered by the Legal Aid NSW Strategic Plan 2018–2023. This report highlights initiatives we pursued during 2022–2023 to progress our strategic outcomes.