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Circle Green will use the funding to design and deliver a holistic, trauma-informed, innovative, and sustainable model of service to help reduce the backlog in protection visa caseloads at initial and appeals stages. By expanding access to legal representation for protection visa clients, this service will contribute to improving case management efficiency at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA), as well as ensuring a fairer decision-making process.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#D0D8C2″ min_height=”426.6px” custom_margin=”||-70px|||” custom_margin_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”27px||72px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”474px” custom_margin=”|auto|-20px|auto||” 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Snapshot<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n (September 2025)<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Smart investment is cutting backlogs and costs.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Our latest bid shows how early legal help is easing strain on the protection visa system\u2014diverting low-merit cases, reducing wait times, and saving resources across tribunals and courts.<\/p>\n Evidence is clear: funded legal assistance delivers faster, fairer outcomes and strengthens system integrity. Without it, thousands risk years in limbo and greater costs to government.<\/p>\n Continued MYEFO funding will lock in these gains and ensure long-term value for clients, decision makers, and the whole system.<\/p>\n Read the bid here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#D0D8C2″ min_height=”426.6px” custom_margin=”||-70px|||” custom_margin_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”42px||72px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”474px” custom_margin=”-15px|auto|-59px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-Month-Snapshot-Image-724×1024.png” title_text=”11 Month Snapshot Image” url=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-Month-Snapshot.pdf” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”55%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”Noto Sans|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”52px” header_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”-10px||||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-1646fec5-0d3a-4e8e-bb7d-e005d5158204%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n 11-Month Snapshot<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n (1 August 2024 – 30 June 2025)<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Early legal help is shaping better outcomes.<\/strong><\/p>\n Our 11-month snapshot shows how timely legal support is helping clients make informed choices, easing backlogs, and improving fairness in the protection visa system.<\/p>\n Even as funding uncertainty reduces our service capacity, the data demonstrates clear impact: high remittal rates, stronger decision-making, and clients gaining a better understanding of their options.<\/p>\n The need for sustained investment in protection and appeal legal services remains urgent.<\/p>\n Read the snapshot here.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#D0D8C2″ min_height=”300.9px” custom_margin=”61px||-63px|||” custom_padding=”10px|||0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-11px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”21px||50px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qyn0hooOL1k” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”14px||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”|||0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”17px” custom_margin=”-10px|||||” custom_padding=”18px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This short two-minute video explains how Circle Green is using cost-of-service data to evaluate and strengthen the Protection Visa and Appeals Legal Service. By tracking time and resources across legal and non-legal tasks, we\u2019re building an evidence base that supports better efficiency, fairer outcomes, and more sustainable funding decisions.<\/p>\n Watch the video<\/a><\/strong> to see how this approach is helping us improve our service and inform system-wide solutions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#D0D8C2″ min_height=”404.6px” custom_margin=”||18px|||” custom_margin_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”56px||72px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”474px” custom_margin=”-34px|auto|-59px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/March-Snapshot-2025-PVA-Cover.png” title_text=”March Snapshot 2025 PV&A Cover” url=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-month-snapshot.pdf” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”55%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”Noto Sans|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”52px” header_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”-10px||||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-1646fec5-0d3a-4e8e-bb7d-e005d5158204%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n 8-Month Snapshot<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n (1 August 2024 – 31 March 2025)<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Targeted legal support is driving meaningful change.<\/strong><\/p>\n Our 8-month snapshot shows how a data-driven legal service is making real change in the protection visa system\u2014cutting delays, improving decision-making, and helping clients navigate complex legal processes. With demand rising and funding uncertain, the case for continued investment has never been clearer.<\/p>\n The snapshot outlines <\/span>three recommendations<\/span> for ongoing funding for protection and appeal legal services: read it here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#D0D8C2″ min_height=”326.9px” custom_margin=”-25px||-63px|||” custom_padding=”1px|||0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-11px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”21px||50px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/oauBBCys3Vo” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”14px||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”|||0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-10px|||||” custom_padding=”18px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This short video presents key findings from our March 2025 data snapshot, highlighting how early legal advice influences client decisions at different stages of the Protection Visa process. It shares emerging insights, discusses the importance of early intervention, and offers questions to guide future collaboration and reform efforts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” min_height=”338.6px” custom_margin=”-3px||-78px|||” custom_margin_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”62px||38px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”17px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Social-Impact-Framework-Download-1024×990.png” title_text=”Social Impact Framework Download” url=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Social-Impact-Evaluation-Framework-Resource.docx” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”64%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”Noto Sans|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”52px” header_line_height=”1.3em” header_2_line_height=”1.1em” custom_margin=”-8px||1px||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-1646fec5-0d3a-4e8e-bb7d-e005d5158204%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n We’ve developed a downloadable resource designed to support you in planning your own evaluation framework.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in outcomes measurement for your project, you\u2019re welcome to use our Social Impact Framework<\/span><\/a><\/strong> Word document as a practical starting point.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f3f3″ min_height=”383.6px” custom_margin=”35px|||||” custom_margin_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”47px||38px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Redacted-6-Month-Report-1-Cover.jpg” title_text=”Redacted 6 Month Report 1 Cover” url=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Redacted-6-Month-Report-Progress-report-PV-and-Appeals-Legal-Service-Reduced.pdf” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”55%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”Noto Sans|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”52px” header_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”-10px||||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-1646fec5-0d3a-4e8e-bb7d-e005d5158204%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n Six-Month Progress Report <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n (August 2024 – January 2025)<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We are excited to share our six-month progress report (redacted), which outlines our achievements in reducing the backlog of protection visa caseloads, from initial applications to all appeal stages. This report highlights our data-driven approach to service delivery and the key milestones we\u2019ve reached during this period.<\/p>\n We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with funding bodies, stakeholders, and partners to continue improving our services and support for individuals navigating the protection visa process.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” min_height=”408.6px” custom_margin=”-46px||-78px|||” custom_margin_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”21px||38px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”17px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Top3.png” title_text=”Top3″ url=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Funding-Priorities-for-Protection-Visa-Appeals-Legal-Service.pdf” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”64%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”Noto Sans|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”52px” header_line_height=”1.3em” header_2_line_height=”1.1em” custom_margin=”-8px||1px||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-1646fec5-0d3a-4e8e-bb7d-e005d5158204%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n Funding for our Protection Visa and Appeals Legal Service ends on 30 June 2025. We are proactively advocating for three key funding priorities, outlined in our 2-page Funding Priorities for Protection and Appeals Reform.<\/a><\/p>\n Our service helps clients understand complex law and appeal process for claiming protection. In WA, this service is on track to reducing the backlog, improving efficiency in case management for decision makers and ensuring a fairer and more efficient justice system.<\/p>\n We appreciate support and endeavors to see this service continue to achieve impactful outcomes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f3f3″ min_height=”457.6px” custom_margin=”||-11px|||” custom_margin_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”27px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|6px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Amas-Journey-Infographic-724×1024.png” title_text=”Amas Journey Infographic” url=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Amas-Journey.pdf” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”Noto Sans|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”52px” header_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”-10px||||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-1646fec5-0d3a-4e8e-bb7d-e005d5158204%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n Behind every number in the 50,000-case backlog is a person. Our legal service is helping them navigate complex pathways\u2014and preventing system failure.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Ama’s Journey<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Ama\u2019s journey highlights how Circle Green\u2019s Protection Visa and Appeals Legal Service safeguards integrity in the protection system and supports family unity. By providing urgent legal assistance, correcting misinformation, and advocating through delays, our service ensured Ama\u2019s case was accurately and fairly heard. This not only secured a future for Ama and her children in Australia, but also strengthened the appeals process by ensuring decisions were informed by evidence and genuine claims.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f3f3″ min_height=”496.6px” custom_margin=”||-11px|||” custom_margin_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|41px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Case-Study-PV-Appeals-.png” title_text=”Case Study PV & Appeals” url=”https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yasmins-Journey.pdf” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”Noto Sans|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”52px” header_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”-10px||||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-1646fec5-0d3a-4e8e-bb7d-e005d5158204%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n Yasmin’s Journey<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Yasmin\u2019s journey demonstrates the vital impact of Circle Green\u2019s Protection Visa and Appeal Legal Service in ensuring that vulnerable individuals, especially those with complex needs, receive fair access to justice. Through timely legal advice, representation, and advocacy, Yasmin was able to navigate the appeals process and present a strong case for protection.<\/p>\n The service also benefits the appeals system by ensuring better quality applications that are based on evidence and comprehensive merits assessments, leading to more efficient and informed decision-making.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f3f3″ min_height=”310.9px” custom_margin=”-44px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”24px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”30px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Please contact us on (08) 6148 3636 or visit our offices at, Ground Floor, 445 Hay Street, Perth or via email at\u00a0 humanitarian@circlegreen.org.au<\/a><\/span>\u00a0 to see if our service can help you.<\/p>\n Please note that all our services are confidential and free, with access to interpreters as required.<\/p>\nHow we can help?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Language help<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Funding and Social Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Understanding the Cost of Service<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Protection Visa and Appeals Legal Service – March 2025 data snapshot<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Practical Resource: Social Impact Framework<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Funding Priorities for Protection and Appeals Reform <\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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