What We Do
The Messina Legal Advice Office (MLAO) is a community based organization that deals with issues around;
Offering free legal advice to the community
Educating workers on their basic rights/COIDA/OHSA
Educating members of the community of whom to approach when their rights are violated
Educating the community on child abuse / human trafficking
Educating the community on child labour
Educating the community on forced labour or prostitution
Educating the community on labour issues
Educating/ driving awareness on xenophobia
Advocating and lobbying for the rights of community members including the migrant community
Monitoring work including detention facilities
Cultural and sporting activities
Distribution of information and Printed material on specific issues
Conducting voter education to the community on topics given by the I.E.C
Assisting asylum seekers to apply for section 22 and 23 permits at the Refugee Reception Offices and Points of Entry respectively
Assisting asylum seekers to appeal from decisions made by Refugees Status Determination Officers
