Information, Advice and Advocacy

Our experienced Industrial Liaison Officers provide free, confidential, specialist tailored support to women and gender-diverse people in the Northern Territory experiencing workplace issues. We offer practical advice, information and advocacy to help you understand your rights and navigate workplace concerns.


Information

We provide clear, accessible information about workplace rights and responsibilities.

  • General information is available through our Factsheets on the Problems at Work page
  • If you have questions about your specific situation, contact us to book an appointment


Advice

We provide personalised, non-legal advice based on your individual circumstances.


Our advice helps you:

  • Understand your rights and options
  • Make informed decisions
  • Choose the course of action that is right for you


To receive advice, you need to book an appointment and provide detailed information about your workplace issue. To book an appointment please visit the contact us page or use the submit an enquiry form.


Advocacy

Where appropriate, we offer one-on-one advocacy to support you in navigating workplace issues.


Advocacy may include:

  • Helping you articulate your concerns and needs
  • Ensuring your voice is heard
  • Defending your workplace rights
  • Assisting to resolve specific workplace problems
  • Reviewing or drafting emails and letters
  • Preparing correspondence to your employer, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) or Fair Work Commission (FWC)
  • Liaising with your employer on your behalf
  • Attending meetings or conciliation as a support person


Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge, confidence and support to address workplace challenges and move forward safely and informed.


We can help with workplace issues such as.........

Conditions of Employment and Negotiating with your Employer

Flexible Working Arrangements

Pay and Unpaid Wages

Leave

Accessing entitlements such as carers, parental or domestic and family violence leave 

Superannuation

Unfair Dismissal and Redundancy

Work Health and Safety

Workers Compensation

Physical or Psychological

Sexual Harassment and Bullying

Discrimination

Parenting and Pregnancy

Domestic, Family, Sexual Violence

Workplace Mediation

Unions

Mental Health at Work

Long Term Injury or Illness

Menopause and Menstruation & Better Wellbeing in the Workplace

Returning to Work and Breastfeeding

Any other work-related matters