Many clients contact the Midland Information, Debt & Legal Advocacy Service Inc (MIDLAS) seeking information relating to family law and other civil matters.  An important role MIDLAS provides to the community is the coordination of a highly efficient and accurate source of information about other services and organisations throughout WesternRead More →

An important role that the Midland Information Debt & Legal Advocacy Service Inc (MIDLAS) provides to the community is the coordination of highly efficient and accurate information about other services and organisations. Many clients contact MIDLAS seeking assistance for a wide range of issues. This may include anything from propertyRead More →

NAIDOC Week: Seeking your feedback

Midland Information, Debt & Legal Advocacy Inc (MIDAS) is an inclusive organisation that works with disadvantaged people from a range of backgrounds.  During NAIDOC Week (1-8 July 2012) MIDLAS is taking the opportunity to seek feedback from members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait community.  NAIDOC week (NAIDOC stands forRead More →

Amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)

Midland Information Debt & Legal Advocacy Service Inc (MIDLAS) provides a free Domestic violence Legal service for victims of domestic violence living in the North East of Perth.  Our dedicated and professional team believe strongly in keeping our community informed and up to date with relevant and new legislation. SignificantRead More →

Rises in Utility Costs

It is fair to say that the majority of West Australians are feeling the pinch of increases to electricity, gas and water prices over the past few years. Not only have we experienced growing utility prices, we have also seen price rises for; groceries, fuel, rent, and the majority ofRead More →

Cyber Security Week

  June 12th marks the beginning of Cyber Security Awareness Week throughout Australia.  The Midland Information, Debt & Legal Advocacy Service Inc (MIDLAS) stands behind this awareness week, educating and assisting clients who access important information online to stay safe and secure while accessing the internet. Since early 2011, MIDLAS launched multipleRead More →

Reconciliation & NAIDOC week

Last week we celebrated Reconciliation Week throughout Australia. This year held significant importance as it coincided with the 20th Anniversary of the Mabo decision. It is also a time to remember and celebrate the anniversaries of the successful 1967 referendum. Next month we will celebrate NAIDOC week (NAIDOC stands forRead More →

National Volunteer Week: thanking our volunteers

MIDLAS Finacial Counsellor Justine (left) and Volunteer, Rose (right).   The Midland Information, Debt & Legal Advocacy Service Inc (MIDLAS) have a number of amazing volunteers and we would like to thank them for their outstanding contribution to the organisation. 14 – 20 May is National Volunteer Week, which givesRead More →

Domestic Violence: what is it?

Domestic violence is not only physical violence but also includes emotional abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse and excessive control. Domestic violence can occur between intimate partners, including same-sex partners, siblings, carers and patients and children and parents. Domestic violence is an ever increasing issue in our community and affects peopleRead More →