Aboriginal Women's Legal Education Trust

08/02/2025

We're Hiring!
Tucker Bush has an opportunity that would suit an Indigenous trainee to learn about growing, harvesting, and using Native Bushfood plants in our nursery near Mundaring in the Perth Hills.

We will provide training. You will learn to identify and grow Tucker Bush Australian Native bushfood plants and possibly assist with our Tucker Bush Schools program down the track (so a Working With Children card will be required in time).

Work involves propagation, potting, weeding, harvesting fresh produce, drying Native Herbs etc.

The applicant will need to be quick with using their hands and like working outdoors in the heat and the rain. They will need to be interested in cooking with bushfoods and also must be active on social media and have an understanding of post reach and insights.

This position may suit a student wanting casual 2-3 days work or be interested in horticulture. (Or for the right person could grow into full-time work). They must have their own transport and live locally. Preference given to someone wanting to do Cert II/III in Horticulture.

Please email [email protected] with your resume

08/12/2024

Applications for the 2025 are now open.

Applicants need to be:

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander woman who usually resides in the State of Western Australia and who is a citizen or permanent resident of Australia;

Eligible or currently enrolled as a student at university in Western Australia in a course which is a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in the study of law;

Eligible for AbStudy, AusStudy, and / or Youth Allowance or similar;

Motivated to undertake and be committed to your studies;

Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and willingness for the proposed course of studies and have a drive to achieve your degree; and

Have potential to be a leader in the wider Indigenous or Australian community.

Applications should include a letter or statement setting out information on how you meet each of the six criteria listed above, plus a resume and academic information e.g. school or university results if available, plus references, if available. You should be able to provide proof of your status as an indigenous woman.

Applications should be addressed to the Trustee, AWL Education Trust at [email protected] and must be received by 12 noon on Friday 14 February 2025.

Late applications cannot be considered.

12/02/2024

Only a few days until applications close for the 2024 Scholarship.

Scholarships are awarded to indigenous women with the potential and enthusiasm to succeed at law school. They provide holders with financial and other support (mentoring, networking and employment access) to complete their studies and begin their careers. The objective of the Trust is to produce law graduates who are job-ready and who have access to professional employment at the conclusion of their degree.
As a primary goal of the scholarship is to strengthen indigenous communities through educational opportunities, the Trust seeks applicants who are academically able and committed to contributing to their communities.
Applicants need to be:
1. an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander woman who usually resides in the State of Western Australia and who is a citizen or permanent resident of Australia;
2. eligible or enrolled as a student at a university in Western Australia in a course which is a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in the study of law;
3. eligible for AbStudy, AusStudy, and / or Youth Allowance or similar;
4. motivated to undertake and be committed to her programme of studies;
5. able to demonstrate enthusiasm and willingness for the proposed course of studies and have a drive to achieve her degree; and
6. someone with potential to be a leader in the wider Indigenous or Australian community.
Applications should include a letter or statement setting out information on how you meet each of the six criteria listed above, plus a resume and academic information e.g. school or university results if available, plus references, if available. You should be able to provide proof of your status as an indigenous woman.
Applications should be addressed to the Trustee, AWL Education Trust, at Level 25, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA and must be received by 12 noon on Friday 16 February 2024. Late applications cannot be considered.
Applications are particularly encouraged from women who have disadvantage arising from distance, educational history, age or family circumstances or for any other reason.
For further information contact Clare Thompson: [email protected]

06/02/2024

https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/expression-of-interest-open-aboriginal-advisory-council-wa

The Aboriginal Advisory Council of Western Australia provides advice on matters relating to the interests and wellbeing of people of Aboriginal descent.

14/10/2023

Poor fellow, my country 😭😭😭

08/10/2023

Hey students,

We’re looking for nominees for the John Chaney Award!

The Hon John Chaney SC retired in July 2023 as our Chair. As a judge and lawyer, he was a leader in his fields.

Central to Mr Chaney’s contributions were his commitment to collegiality, ethics and access to justice. We are looking to recognise someone who demonstrates these attributes too.

Nominations are open to all law students in Western Australia.

While grades are important, we aren’t looking for the top students, but the all-rounders who contribute meaningfully to their communities and peers.

Winners will receive a financial contribution and mentoring from leaders of the profession.

Nominations close at the end of the month.

Nominate here >> https://forms.gle/dyfsbpkcVpUyHeij8

11/07/2023

Two of our former scholarship holders feature in The West today, one is the writer, the other the subject of the article. Wonderful to see how they are making the world a better place.

09/07/2023

We had a great catch up BBQ lunch with our Patron, Trustees and scholarship recipients and their families

26/04/2023

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25/03/2023

Three special women- Audrey, Unya and Clare.