Katherine Women’s
Information &
Legal Service

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About us

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KWILS provides free legal help for all women and gender diverse people across the Big Rivers region of the Northern Territory.

If you need legal support or more information, free call our friendly team.

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How we help

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We work at all levels – with individuals, within communities and across systems – to create lasting change. 

We support women and gender diverse people, especially those experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence, to understand their rights and get the legal help they need in ways that are trauma-informed and culturally safe. 


We work with local services and communities across the Big Rivers region to improve how we respond to violence and injustice, and we seek changes to laws and systems so that everyone can be safer and treated more fairly. 

Legal issues we can help with:

We offer free, safe and confidential legal help for women across the Big Rivers region.

Domestic, family & sexual violence

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If you’re experiencing violence at home or in a relationship, we can help with safety planning, protection orders and understanding your rights.

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Family
law

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We help women after separation. This can include parenting arrangements, safety plans and other family law issues.

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Child

protection

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If the Department of Children and Families is involved with your children, we can explain your rights and help you understand your options.

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Victims of crime

compensation

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If you’ve been hurt by crime, we can help you apply for financial support through the Crime Victims Services Unit.

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Connecting with
our community

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Being present in the communities we serve is central to our work. Through regular events and gatherings, we listen, share information and stay connected, helping people understand their rights and access the support they need. Here are a few ways you may see us out in the community:

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Barunga Festival

August 25, 2025
KWILS takes part in the iconic Barunga Festival, connecting with communities across the Big Rivers Region and sharing information about women rights, legal support and community safety.

NAIDOC Week

August 25, 2025
Each year, KWILS proudly celebrates NAIDOC week, standing alongside our community to honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, culture and leadership.

Careers Expo

August 25, 2025
At the Big Rivers Careers Expo, KWILS engages with young people and future professionals to spark interest in social justice, legal services and community work.