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Careers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Aboriginal Services Branch

Legal Aid's Aboriginal Services Branch is part of the Executive and works across all policy, program and practice areas. The purpose of the Branch is to ensure that Legal Aid NSW responds to the legal needs of Aboriginal people in a culturally appropriate and comprehensive manner.

This is achieved through a number of different targeted initiatives and is guided by the Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Client Service Strategy and the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development strategy. Key points under these plans will see Legal Aid NSW:

  • increase Legal Aid NSW's Aboriginal workforce to 11% and provide meaningful career development opportunities.
  • continue to work in partnership with Aboriginal people and communities to identify and provide services for their legal needs;
  • provide targeted Community Legal Education across all practice areas
  • work with practice areas and key partners to design and deliver Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training for all staff.

More information

For further information regarding the Judge Bob Bellear Legal Career Pathways program or employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with Legal Aid NSW, please see the Judge Bob Bellear Legal Career Pathways Program brochure (PDF, 3 mb) or contact our Aboriginal Services Branch by sending an email to aboriginalservices@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.