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Search ###### We are closed for the Christmas and New Year season. We reopen Monday 5 January 2026. Creating a more just and fair society, through great legal and advocacy help. ![Vision and Mission](https://gscls.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Our_STory_Web.png?width=600&height=515&name=Our_STory_Web.png) ## Our Purpose We build informed, empowered and resilient Great Southern communities. We do this by being an accessible, trusted and reliable source of information, advice and advocacy for our communities. This work is prioritised towards identified vulnerable groups in the region - - People experiencing family violence - People in financial hardship - People with disabilities - People with insecure housing ![Bluff Knoll](https://gscls.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Bluf_Web.png?width=600&height=515&name=Bluf_Web.png) ## Our Story Great Southern Community Legal Services (GSCLS) has been committed to providing essential legal, disability and tenancy advocacy services to the Great Southern community of Western Australia since 1995. Our primary goal is to support community members who may encounter obstacles - both within the legal system and in their daily lives - and empower them to assert their rights. In order to achieve this, we provide a variety of services such as advice, support, advocacy, mediation, court representation, and educational sessions on community legal matters. Furthermore, we push for the resolution of systemic justice issues in the legal system. As a local nonprofit organisation owned by the people of the Great Southern, GSCLS plays a vital role in eliminating obstacles to justice in our region, creating a significant impact in our local community. ![NewMap](https://gscls.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/NewMap.png?width=600&height=515&name=NewMap.png) ## Our Region With regular appointments in Albany, Narrogin and Katanning, video outreach via the CRC network, and education via outreach throughout the region, we’re here to help. Click here to request assistance. Not in the Great Southern? Visit [Community Legal Western Australia](https://www.communitylegalwa.org.au/) to find out what CLC is able to assist you or [call us](tel:+61898428566) for a referral. From Walpole to Narrogin, Kondinin to Hopetoun, and everywhere in between... ![GSCLS-Graphic-Blue](https://gscls.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/GSCLS-Graphic-Blue.png?width=600&height=515&name=GSCLS-Graphic-Blue.png) ## Annual Reports Find out more about Great Southern Community Legal Services recent history and impact through our annual reports. | [Annual Report 2025](https://gscls.com.au/hubfs/2025%20Annual%20Report.pdf) | [2025 Financial Report](https://gscls.com.au/hubfs/2025%20Financial%20Report.pdf) | | --- | --- | | [Annual Report 2024](https://gscls.com.au/hubfs/Annual%20Reports/Annual%20Report%202024.pdf) | [2024 Financial Report](https://gscls.com.au/hubfs/Annual%20Reports/Audit%202024.pdf) | | [Annual Report 2023](https://gscls.com.au/hubfs/Annual%20Reports/Annual%20Report%202023.pdf) | [2023 Financial Report](https://gscls.com.au/hubfs/Annual%20Reports/Audit-2023.pdf) | | [Annual Report 2022](https://gscls.com.au/hubfs/Annual%20Reports/Annual%20Report%202022.pdf) | [2022 Financial Report](https://gscls.com.au/hubfs/Annual%20Reports/Audit-2022.pdf) | | [Annual Report 2021](https://gscls.com.au/hubfs/Annual%20Reports/AnnualReport2021.pdf) | [2021 Financial Report](https://gscls.com.au/hubfs/Annual%20Reports/Audit-2021.pdf) | | [Annual Report 2020](https://gscls.com.au/hubfs/Annual%20Reports/AnnualReport2020.pdf) | [2020 Financial Report](https://gscls.com.au/hubfs/Annual%20Reports/Audit-2020.pdf) |   - [Legal & Privacy](https://gscls.com.au/legal) - [Donate](https://gscls.com.au/partnership) - [Feedback](https://gscls.com.au/feedback)