The WLS Foundation

What is ‘The Foundation’?

Our Foundation was set up in 2012 to mark the 30 Year Anniversary of WLS NSW.  It was established as an independent activity of WLS NSW to support and promote our work and promote fundraising opportunities, where public funding is unreliable. Using the Foundation to establish an independent source of funding ensures that the WLS NSW can continue this important work.

The Foundation also campaigns for the reform of unjust laws, policy and legal processes that affect the rights and limit the lives of women, particularly those most disadvantaged in their access to justice. A key vision of the Foundation is the pursuit of a fair and just legal system for all women in NSW.

Since its inception The Foundation has united a passionate network of supporters, who attend our events, make regular donations and promote our projects.

How Can I Get Involved?

We greatly appreciate our champions who make a regular financial commitment to ensure the great work of the WLS NSW continues irrespective of the level of funding we receive from government. To make a regular or one-off gift please visit our donations page.

To keep up-to-date with the Foundations activities you can join our mailing list to receive event invites and e-news so that you can attend and event or join in with a campign.

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Current Activities

Feminist Legal Perspectives – Seminar Series

Thanks to the generous support of hosts Colin Biggers and Paisley, and event partner Donaldson Law, we offer a monthly Seminar Series held on the second Wednesday of every month.

These talks provide the opportunity to exchange ideas, inform change and share research. Each month we will discuss the latest developments in legal issues that directly impact women and children.

Listen to past seminars.

Check out our upcoming seminars.

Bright Sparks

Our annual Bright Spark Awards are an opportunity to celebrate our sector. The awards acknowledge and appreciate the great work done by inspiring women in our workplace and community.

We held our last awards in July 2019. Sadly the 2020 awards were cancelled due to Covid-19.

Read about the 2019 awards.

Other Events

Since it’s inception the WLS NSW Foundation has held regular networking events that are designed to inform, inspire and invite discussion and exploration on a range of current topics. Regular events launch new products and services, raise awareness on current issues or profile new campaigns.

E-Newsletter

The Foundation distributes a regular e-newsletter detailing current projects and campaigns, information about events and activities and articles about recent law reform and advocacy.

You can join our mailing list to receive our e-news and event invites.

 

 

 

Supporters

The Foundation is proud to have the ongoing support CBP lawyers who host events for us and contribute to our campaigns. Donaldson Law also provide support for our Seminar Series.