What happens when lawyers and doctors talk? with Tessa Boyd-Caine

This episode is the first of our Health Justice Partnership Season where we explore the relationship between access to justice and health services, and what it takes to build an effective health justice partnership and better systems for our communities. Today our guest on the show is Tessa Boyd-C…

S2 Ep 6 - CAWLS in The Barkly Region

In this episode, CAWLS host Sophie Quinn interviews Julia Parkin, CAWLS Solicitor. Julia discusses her experience as the specialist domestic and family violence lawyer at the CAWLS office in Tennent Creek. She discusses the challenges women have accessing legal help in the Barkly region, the experi…

S2 Ep 8 - Reflective Practice

In the final episode of the season, CAWLS lawyers Sally Krutsch and Sophie Quinn speak with their colleagues Grace McCaulay & Chloe Fragos about their roles and experiences working with women in Central Australia. This episode features music by local artists: 'Last Breath' by Sally Balfour ; 'Saul…

S2 Ep 7 - NPY Women's Council

In this episode, CAWLS host Sally Krutsch interviews Rachel Neary and Mel Bakewell from the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council. NPY Women’s Council operates a Domestic and Family Violence service providing case work, legal education, support and training. Tune in to learn …

S2 Ep 5 - Seeking shelter in Central Australia

CAWLS host Sophie Quinn interviews Tully McIntyre, former Community Engagement Manager at Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia. Sophie and Tully discuss the women’s shelter movement, crisis support available for women experiencing domestic and family violence in Central Australia and the im…

S2 Ep 4 - Identifying and responding to sexual assault

In this episode, CAWLS host Sophie Quinn interviews Christa Bartjen-Westermann, former Manager of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Central Australia. Sophie and Christa (?) explore understandings of sexual assault, discuss the barriers to reporting sexual assault and introduce best prac…

S2 Ep 2 - Legal responses to Domestic and Family Violence

In this episode, CAWLS lawyers Sophie Quinn and Amber Russell delve into the legal framework relating to domestic and family violence in the Northern Territory. The hosts provide information about the legal definition of domestic violence and what protection a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) can offe…

S2 Ep 3 - Domestic Violence Orders in the Northern Territory

CAWLS lawyers Sophie Quinn and Amber Russell pick up where they left off, and discuss the process for obtaining a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) in the Northern Territory. The episode provides information about Police DVOs, private applications and the court process. The consequences for failing to …

S2 Ep 1 - Working for Women’s Legal in Central Australia

Presented by lawyer Sophie Quinn, episode 1 introduces listeners to Sisters in Law, a community legal education podcast. Sophie outlines the work of the Central Australian Women’s Legal Service in conversation with her colleague and fellow CAWLS lawyer, Amber Russell. The history and development of…