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10 Year Strategy for reducing Family and Domestic Violence

On: 04/06/2019

Midlas has prepared a submission to the Department of Communities consultation to develop the 10 Year Strategy into reducing Family and Domestic Violence. Our submission addresses key areas in: Structural, social and cultural conditions that support family and domestic violence, Services for perpetrators, Sector collaboration, Outcome measurement, and Funding MidlasRead More →

Financial Counsellor threatened with arrest by ATO scam

By: midlas1

On: 10/01/2019

In: Financial Counselling, Scams and Warnings

One of our Financial Counsellors, recently received an alarming phone call!! An eastern states number delivered a threatening, robotic message: ”I am calling from the ATO where there has been a lawsuit lodged against you. Call me back on 03 5294 0158 now or we will issue a warrant forRead More →

Don’t get caught in an Afterpay fee trap this Christmas

By: midlas1

On: 12/12/2018

In: Fees and charges, Financial Counselling, Financial tips

Paylater fees trap Christmas is fast approaching and the kid’s wish list keeps growing, there’s food to buy and school holiday activities! No doubt about it December-January is an expensive time of year. Buy now, pay later schemes seem like a quick and easy way to manage gift buying –Read More →

Midlas 2019 Pre-budget Submission

By: midlas1

On: 20/11/2018

In: Budget, Government

Midlas are proud to release our pre-submission for the 2019-2010 Federal budget. Midlas fosters a positive environment of building resilience for those in need, seeking to sustainably improve the quality of life for all individuals. We believe it is by investing in our people and our community that we thrive,Read More →

Saving Tips

By: midlas1

On: 10/08/2018

In: Advocacy Services

Midlas Financial Counselor Siobhan Meerman, gave 7 News the hot tips on how every day Western Australians can save money on their bills and expenses 7 News Story

Midlas Lawyer a finalist in Westfield Heroes Award

By: midlas1

On: 02/07/2018

In: Advocacy Services

Midlas Volunteer Lawyer Rita Kleinfeld-Fowell was recently announced as a finalist in the Westfield Heroes Award. The awards recognise the contribution of community members who go above and beyond to support their local community; and we believe Rita is definitely a worthy recipient. The winners will be announced in theRead More →

Midlas Launches Values Award

By: midlas1

On: 19/06/2018

In: Advocacy Services

At Midlas, we believe our staff are pretty great, and so to recognise the amazing work they do for our community; we have developed a Midlas Values Award. The Award recognises staff who have demonstrated our key values of: Caring for People Supporting our Community, and Developing Partnerships Read More →

Debt spirals as Perth Families battle to meet household expenses

By: midlas1

On: 19/06/2018

In: Advocacy Services

Perth families are struggling to meet household expenses and as a result, many are turning to Pay Day Lenders to help bridge the gap. This results in large debts, high interest and ongoing issues with meeting expenses. Midlas Senior Financial Counselor SiobhanRead More →

Tenancy team kicks in at Cyril Jackson High School Expo

By: midlas1

On: 18/05/2018

In: Advocacy Services, Tenancy Services

Every year in May, the Cyril Jackson Senior High School hosts the Health Expo, where students, families and local community can get information and advice from local service providers. Tenant Advocates Taryn and Anne Marie attended this year’s event and met with hundreds of local people all keen to hearRead More →

Criminals to fund Midlas’ Community Legal Centre

By: midlas1

On: 12/04/2018

In: Legal Services

Midlas is one of Western Australia’s Community Legal Centres who was thrilled to find out that we have secured ongoing Legal funding. The funding will come from Criminal Property Confiscation Grants. “I find it particularly fitting that money and other assets the State has seized from convicted criminals areRead More →