National Legal Services and Organisations
State/Territory Legal Services and Organisations
New South Wales
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Tasmania
Northern Territory
South Australia
Queensland
Victoria
Western Australia
Robert Garran Offices
National Circuit
BARTON ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6250 6666
Fax: (02) 6250 5900
Web: www.ag.gov.au/
Department of Justice
The Department of Justice covers all government activities involved with reform, administration
and enforcement of the law. The Justice Portfolio encompasses police; courts; prisons; emergency
services; regulation of gaming, racing, liquor licensing and trade measurement; the drafting of
legislation; and the administration of various tribunals and programs to protect citizen's rights.
Department of Justice
The Department of Justice contributes to a just and safe society by providing systems and
services for the promotion and maintenance of rights and responsibilities and the resolution
of disputes, for the benefit of the Tasmanian community.
Trafalgar Building
Level 14, 110 Collins St
HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: (03) 6233 3201
Fax: (03) 6233 2332
Email: justice@justice.tas.gov.au
Web: www.justice.tas.gov.au/
Attorney General's Department
The Attorney General's Department assists the NSW Government, Judiciary, Parliament and the
community to promote social harmony through programs that protect human rights and community
standards, and reduce crime. The Department plays a key role in the administration and
development of a just and equitable legal system of courts, tribunals, laws and other
mechanisms that further the principles of justice and contribute to the achievement of
the goals of Government.
Level 9, Goodsell Building
8-12 Chifley Square
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Ph: (02) 9228 7777 (General Switchboard)
Fax: (02) 9228 8608
TTY: (02) 9228 7733
Email: director_crd@agd.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/agd
Attorney-General's Department
The Attorney-General's Department provides legal services to the State Government, and consumer
law-related and regulatory services and complaint handling function to the community of South
Australia.
Level 10 45 Pirie Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: 08 8207 1555
Fax: 08 8207 1773
Email: justice@justice.sa.gov.au
Web: www.justice.sa.gov.au/
Department of Justice and Community Safety
The ACT Department of Justice and Community Safety comprises several agencies and is
responsible for a wide range of activities and services in the areas of justice, the
law, emergencies, commercial practices and government elections.
PO Box 158
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Ph: 02 620 70500
Fax: 02 620 70499
Web: www.jcs.act.gov.au
Department of Justice
The Department of Justice's mission is to provide quality, co-ordinated and accessible
justice services which contribute to a safe and orderly community. The Department of
Justice has the core responsibility of providing the framework and processes for the
efficient and effective administration of justice and legal affairs in WA. It is principally
responsible for assisting the Attorney General and Minister for Justice in implementing
Government policy and administering and/or complying with more than 200 Acts of Parliament.
141 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
Ph: (08) 9264 1711
Web: www.justice.wa.gov.au
Department of Justice
The Department of Justice provides a coordinated 'Whole of Government' approach to justice
from policy development and citizens' rights to rehabilitation of convicted offenders. All
elements of the justice system except policing are within this agency.
GPO Box 1722
DARWIN NT 0801
Ph: 08 8999 6047
Fax: 08 8999 7095
Web: www.nt.gov.au/justice/
Department of Justice (Queensland)
The Department delivers a diverse range of services that help to build a safe, just and supportive society.
As the name implies, the Department has two broad functions: justice administration with the court
system as its focus, and the Attorney-General's role as the State's chief law officer and the
legal representative for the community at large.
Level 18, State Law Building
50 Ann Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Ph: (07) 3239 3520
Fax: (07) 3221 2534
Email: mailbox@justice.qld.gov.au
Web: www.justice.qld.gov.au/
Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) provides independent review of a wide range of
administrative decisions made by the Australian government and some non-government bodies.
The AAT aims to provide fair, impartial, high quality and prompt review with as little
formality and technicality as possible. Both individuals and government agencies use the
services of the AAT.
GPO Box 9955
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Ph: 02 9391 2400 (metropolitan area) or 1300 366 700 (outside Sydney)
TTY: 1800 650 662
Fax: 02 9283 4881
Email: aatweb@aat.gov.au
Web: www.aat.gov.au
Commonwealth Ombudsman
The office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman considers and investigates complaints from people
who believe they have been treated unfairly or unreasonably by a Commonwealth Government
department or agency, including the Australian Taxation Office, the Australian Federal
Police and the Australian Defence Force. The Commonwealth Ombudsman is also the ACT
Ombudsman. Our aim is to resolve complaints impartially, informally and quickly.
If we cannot assist with a particular complaint, we will explain why, and suggest
other avenues for resolving the matter.
GPO Box 442
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Ph: 1300 362 072 (Complaints)
Ph: 02 6276 0111
Fax: 02 6249 7829
Email: ombudsman@ombudsman.gov.au
Web: www.comb.gov.au
National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC)
The National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) is the association of state community
legal centre organisations in Australia. Member organisations represent around 160 community legal
centres nationally.
PO Box A2245
SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1235
Ph: 02 9264 9595
Fax: 02 9264 9594
Email: naclc@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: www.naclc.org.au
National Childrens & Youth Law Centre
The National Children's and Youth Law Centre is Australia's only national community
legal centre dedicated to addressing human right issues for children and young people
through legal change. The work of the National Children's and Youth Law Centre can be
divided into three core areas: Advocacy (including Campaign and law reform strategies
and Casework); Education; and Information. The NCYLC's website, Lawstuff, provides legal
information to all young Australians. The establishment of LawMail in 1998 has allowed
many young people to seek legal advice, referral and information by email.
32 Botany Street
RANDWICK NSW 2031
Ph: 02 9398 7488
Fax: 02 9398 7416
Email: ncylc@unsw.edu.au
Web: www.ncylc.org.au
National Network of Indigenous Women's Legal Services Inc (NNIWLS)
The NNIWLS is a National Peak Body for Indigenous Women's Legal Services across Australia. It
is a National Network promoting social justice for Indigenous women with particular emphasis on
Indigenous women and the law. The Network undertakes advocacy, promotes high quality service
delivery, and service coordination.
PO Box 155
CLOVERDALE WA 6985
Ph: 08 9221 9544
Fax: 08 9221 7694
Email: Coordinator_NNIWLS@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: www.nniwls.org.au
National Welfare Rights Network (NWRN)
The National Welfare Rights Network (NWRN) provides free and independent information, advice
and representation about Social Security law and its administration. NWRN member organisations
operate in all states and territories of Australia and consist of specialist community legal
centres and services and individual advocates. They are independent of Centrelink and all
government departments. Contact details for State and Territory branches are available from the website.
National Women's Justice Coalition (NWJC)
The NWJC is a coalition of organisations and individuals which aims to promote women's equality
before the law in Australia. The NWJC aims to promote women's equality before the law by working
at a national level and focusing on: raising awareness of issues relating to women's legal
equality; coordinating and lobbying on women's justice issues, and building networks and
facilitating the work of individuals and groups.
GPO Box 3148
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
Ph: 02 6247 2075
Fax: 02 6257 3070
Email: nwjc@nwjc.org.au
Web: www.nwjc.org.au
Level 4
418a Elizabeth Street
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Ph: 02 9281 3600 or toll free: 1800 42 4079 - intrastate
Fax: 02 9281 3672
Email: tars@tars.com.au
Web: www.sa.agedrights.asn.au/nsw/
Albury Wodonga Community Legal Service
A community legal centre with a catchment area covering North East Victoria and the Southern Riverina
of New South Wales.
29 Stanley St
WODONGA VIC 3690
Ph: 02 6056 8210
Fax: 02 6022 8099
Email: cls@umfc.com.au
Web: www.liv.asn.au/public/finda/clc/clc-Albury.html
Arts Law Centre of Australia
The Arts Law Centre of Australia is the national community legal centre for the arts. Arts Law
gives preliminary advice and information to artists and arts organisations across all artforms
on a wide range of arts related legal and business matters including contracts, copyright,
business names and structures, defamation, insurance and employment.
The Gunnery
43-51 Cowper Wharf Road
WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011
Ph: 02 9356 2566 or toll free: 1800 221 457
Fax: 02 9358 6475
Email: artslaw@artslaw.com.au
Web: www.artslaw.com.au
Blue Mountains Community Legal Centre
The Blue Mountains Community Legal Centre is a non-profit community organization set up
to assist people in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Bathurst areas to access legal services.
Services include: advice on the following common areas of law (Family and de facto law;
Domestic violence; Debt and consumer issues; Tenancy; Social Security; Employment; Discrimination;
Motor vehicle; Financial Counselling); Court assistance for victims of domestic violence;
Tenancy advice; Community Legal Education; Lobbying.
4 Station Street
KATOOMBA NSW 2780
Ph: 02 4782 4155
Fax: 02 4782 4384
Web: www.lisp.com.au/~bmclc
Campbelltown Legal Centre
Campbelltown Legal Centre is an independent community organisation. The Legal Centre provides
free legal advice and assistance for the local community.
4 Broughton St
CAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560
Ph: (02) 4628 2042
Fax: (02) 4628 0771
Email: Campbelltown_NSW@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: http://campbelltownclc.fl.asn.au/
Central Coast Tenancy Advice Service
Provides information, advice and advocacy to residents of residential parks and tenants in the NSW Central
Coast region.
PO Box 293
WYONG NSW 2259
Ph: 02 4353 5515
Fax: 02 4353 5525
Central Coast Legal Centre
Provides legal advice, information, referral and in some instances representation. Advises on
family law, criminal law, domestic violence, credit and debt, youth law, discrimination and
other civil matters. Telephone and face to face advice by appointment.
PO Box 246
WYONG NSW 2259
Ph: 02 4353 4988
Fax: 02 4353 4680
Email: Central_Coast_NSW@fcl.fl.asn.au
Central Southern Aboriginal Corporation for Wiradjuri Aboriginal Legal Services (CSAC)
CSAC is an independent organization governed by an Indigenous Board of Directors. Our organization
covers the Central-Southern region of NSW. We currently have three offices, located in Wagga
Wagga, Cowra and Griffith. Our priority is given to representing Aboriginal People in Criminal
Matters. Advice and assistance in some Family Law matters is also provided subject to funding.
General advice in all legal matters is given whenever possible.
PO Box 5036
WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650
Ph: (02) 6921 9230
Fax: (02) 6921 9340
Email: statz1@dingoblue.net.au
Coalition of Aboriginal Legal Services (COALS)
The Coalition of Aboriginal Legal Services of New South Wales (COALS)
forms a peak body representing the 6 regional Aboriginal Legal Services (ATSILS)
in New South Wales. The primary role of COALS is to undertake advocacy, research and
policy development on behalf of ATSILS in NSW.
PO Box 5419
NEWCASTLE WEST NSW 2302
Ph: 043 9990276
Email: coals@coalsnsw.com.au
Web: www.coalsnsw.com.au
Combined Community Legal Centres Group (NSW) Inc
The state office provides strategic policy and administrative support and co-ordinates community legal
centre programs including funding, policy, management and technical advice. The state office provides
information and referrals to legal services but does not provide legal advice itself.
3B, 491 Elizabeth Street
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Ph: 02 9318 2355
Fax: 02 9318 2863
Web: www.nswclc.org.au
Communications Law Centre (CLC)
The Communications Law Centre (CLC) is an independent, non-profit, public interest organisation
specialising in media, communications and online law and policy. It works in four main areas:
research, teaching, public education and legal advice. Provides the Oznetlaw service, which
specialises in internet, online and e-commerce related law in Australia. Oznetlaw provides
legal information of interest to individuals, businesses, start-ups and community/non-profit organisations.
The White House
University of NSW
SYDNEY NSW 2052
Ph: 02 9385 7385 or 02 9385 7373 (Oz Net)
Fax: 02 9385 7375
Email: admin@comslaw.org.au
Web: www.comslaw.org.au
Consumer Credit Legal Centre (NSW)
Consumer Credit Legal Centre (NSW) Inc. is a community legal centre specialising in financial
services, particularly matters and policy issues related to consumer credit, banking and debt
recovery. It is the only such Centre in NSW, and it has a particular focus on issues that affect
low income and disadvantaged consumers.
PO Box 538
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Ph: 1800 808 488 (Credit and Debt Hotline)
Ph: 02 9212 4111 (Sydney and surrounding areas)
Ph: 1800 247 890 (rural and regional areas)
Fax: 02 9212 4711
Email: CCLC_NSW@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: www.cclcnsw.org.au
CRC Justice Support, Inc.
Organisation providing support and advocacy for people affected by the Criminal Justice System
through a wide range of services.
174 Broadway St (cnr Shepherd St)
BROADWAY NSW 2007
Ph: 02 9288 8700
Fax: 02 9211 6518
Community Justice Centres NSW
Community Justice Centres provide free mediation and conflict management services to help people
resolve disputes. Funded by the NSW Government as part of the NSW Attorney General's Department,
services are confidential, voluntary, timely and easy to use. Services are provided throughout
New South Wales. Matters suitable for mediation are family and neighbour disputes, some workplace
disputes and financial disputes.
Northern Region Community Justice Centres
Cnr Bolton & Church Streets
NEWCASTLE NSW 2300
Ph: 02 4925 0333 or Toll free: 1800 990 777
Fax: 02 4925 0300
Email: cjc_northern@agd.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.cjc.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/community_justice_centres/ll_cjc.nsf/pages/CJC_index
Southern Region Community Justice Centres
2nd Floor, Transport House
1 Rawson Street
WOLLONGONG NSW 2500
Ph: 02 4228 0433 or Toll Free: 1800 650 987
Fax: 02 4226 3630
Email: cjc_southern@agd.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.cjc.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/community_justice_centres/ll_cjc.nsf/pages/CJC_index
Sydney Region Community Justice Centres
Ground Floor, Civic Tower
66-72 Rickard Road
BANKSTOWN NSW 2200
Ph: 02 9790 0656
Fax: 02 9796 3258
Email: cjc_sydney@agd.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.cjc.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/community_justice_centres/ll_cjc.nsf/pages/CJC_index
Western Region Community Justice Centres
Level 1, 311 High Street
PENRITH NSW 2750
Ph: 02 4732 1933 or Toll free: 1800 252 736
Fax: 02 4731 3578
Email: cjc_western@agd.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.cjc.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/community_justice_centres/ll_cjc.nsf/pages/CJC_index
Disability Discrimination Legal Centre (NSW)
The NSW Disability Discrimination Legal Centre was set up in 1994 to help people with
disability to use disability discrimination laws. Our job is to help people with disability
in NSW who want to make a complaint of disability discrimination. Friends, family members or
advocates who want to stop disability discrimination can also use the centre.
PO Box 989
STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012
Ph: 02 9310 7722 Toll Free: 1800 800 708 (NSW Only)
Fax: 02 9310 7788
TTY: 02 9310 4320
Email: info@ddlcnsw.org.au
Web: www.ddlcnsw.org.au
Domestic Violence Advocacy Service (DVAS)
DVAS is a specialist legal service for women in NSW who are experiencing domestic violence.
Our main objective is to inform women of their legal rights and their right to access the
services that are available. DVAS achieves this objective by providing services that fall
into four broad categories: Casework, legal advice and advocacy; Education and training;
Committees and consultations; Policy development and law reform.
PO Box H154
HARRIS PARK 2150 NSW
Ph: 02 9637 3741 or 1800 810 784
TTY: 1800 626 267
Email: dvas@dvas.org.au
Web: www.dvas.org.au
Environmental Defender's Office (EDO) NSW
The Environmental Defender's Office Ltd is a not-for-profit community legal centre
specialising in public interest environmental law. We help the individuals and
community groups who are working to protect the natural and built environment.
The EDO is part of a national network of EDOs who help to protect the environment
through law in their States. The EDO has an active program of casework, education
and law reform. In addition, we provide free initial legal advice to the community.
Level 9, 89 York St
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9262 6989
Fax: 02 9262 6998 or 1800 626 239
Email: edonsw@edo.org.au
Web: www.edo.org.au/edonsw/site/default.asp
Far West Community Legal Centre Inc
If you have a Legal Problem you can phone or visit the centre to find out what assistance
is available in the community. Alternatively you can make an appointment to talk with a
solicitor in person or over the telephone. All information about your legal problem will
be treated confidentially by our staff.
5 Chloride Street
BROKEN HILL NSW 2880
Ph: 08 8088 2020 or 1800 300 036
Fax: 08 8088 2060
Email: legal@pcpro.net.au
Web: www.farwestclc.org.au/
Hawkesbury Nepean Community Legal Centre
The Hawkesbury Nepean Community Legal Centre offers free legal advice and advocacy to
people in the Hawkesbury/Penrith area, including a generalist advice service covering most
areas of law.
13 Bosworth Street
RICHMOND NSW 2753
Ph: 02 4588 5618
Fax: 02 4588 5671
Email: Hawkesbury_NSW@fcl.fl.asn.au
HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (NSW)
The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is a community legal centre that specialises in HIV
related legal matters. HALC recognises that people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS
have special legal needs. All staff and volunteers at HALC are trained so that they
understand the legal problems faced by people living with HIV/AIDS. Some of the
areas that HALC can help with include: making a will; powers of attorney; enduring
guardianships; medical treatment issues; discrimination and vilification; employment;
immigration; superannuation and insurance; disclosure and confidentiality; tenancy disputes;
social security; and debt.
ACON Building
9 Commonwealth Street
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Ph: 02 9206 2060 or 1800 063 060
TTY: 02 9283 2088
Fax: 02 9206 2053
Email: halc@halc.org.au
Web: www.halc.org.au
Hunter Community Legal Centre
Hunter Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice and assistance for people in the
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Great Lakes, Taree and the Upper and Lower
Hunter regions of New South Wales. Provides assistance in the areas of domestic violence,
credit and debt, family law, victim's compensation and tenancy.
PO Box 84
NEWCASTLE NSW 2300
Ph: 02 4926 3329 or 1800 650 073 (rural callers)
TTY: 02 4927 8908
Fax: 02 4929 7996
Email: Hunter_NSW@fcl.fl.asn.au
Illawarra Legal Centre
Provides free legal and related information, advice and representation to residents
of the Illawarra Region and some surrounding areas. Specific services offered include
general law, child support (residential parents only), welfare rights, tenancy, credit and debt.
PO Box 139
WARRAWONG NSW 2502
Ph: 02 4276 1939
Fax: 02 4276 1978
Email: Illawarra_NSW@fcl.fl.asn.au
Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC)
The Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) is a community legal centre specialising
in immigration law. The IARC provides free, independent, high quality immigration advice
and assistance and education in order to improve access to justice under Australia's
immigration system. It also advocates for a just and equitable immigration system.
Level 4, 414 Elizabeth Street
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Ph: 02 9281 1609
Ph: 02 9281 8355 (Advice Line)
Fax: 02 9281 1638
Email: immigration_nsw@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: www.iarc.asn.au/
Inner City Legal Centre
The Inner City Legal Centre provides free legal advice, assistance and advocacy
to residents, workers, community and welfare agencies in the Sydney inner city
(also north shore and eastern suburbs) for problems including crime, youth,
unfair dismissals, domestic violence, debt, immigration and victims compensation.
Casework in domestic violence, discrimination, unfair dismissal, victims compensation
and adult and juvenile criminal justice. Provides free legal advice for gay, lesbian,
bi-sexuals and transgendered clients across NSW.
PO Box 368
DARLINGHURST NSW 2010
Ph: 02 9332 1966
Fax: 02 9360 5941
Email: inner_city@fcl.fl.asn.au
Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS)
The Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS) is a community legal centre in New South Wales.
We help people with an intellectual disability get their rights. We can provide legal advice and
information for people within NSW, but if you would like education resources or publications we
provide these nationally. At IDRS, we assist people with an intellectual disability with Legal
advice; Legal casework; Education and training; Policy and law reform; Books and publications.
2C/199 Regent St
REDFERN NSW 2016
Ph: 02 9318 0144 or toll free: 1800 666 611
Fax: 02 9318 2887
Email: info@idrs.org.au
Web: www.idrs.org.au
Kamilaroi Aboriginal Legal Service (KALS)
KALS covers the North, Central West region of NSW. It has three general legal practice
offices, located in Moree, Armidale and Tamworth. Priority is given to representing
Aboriginal people in criminal matters. General advice in all legal matters is given
wherever possible. Advice and assistance in some Family Law matters is also provided,
including in particular Child Protection Applications, but usually contested Family
Law matters are ultimately referred to Legal Aid.
395 Peel Street
TAMWORTH NSW 2340
Ph: (02) 6761 3766
Fax: (02) 6761 3767
Email: sbothmann@bigpond.com
Kingsford Legal Centre
Kingsford Legal Centre provides free legal advice for local residents of
Botany and Randwick municipalities unable to afford a private solicitor for
problems including consumer debt, criminal law, discrimination, employment,
family law, mental health, motor traffic matters, social security problems,
tenancy, and sexual harassment. Speciality: discrimination (statewide service).
11 Rainbow Street
KINGSFORD NSW 2032
Ph: 02 9398 6366
TTY: 02 9314 6430
Fax: 02 9399 6683
Email: legal@unsw.edu.au
Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre Co-operative Ltd
Book for a twenty minute appointment with a solicitor for free legal advice on
a range of matters including credit/debt, family law, criminal matters, motor
vehicles, wills and small business. (Bookings are essential).
16-18 Fitzroy St
KIRRIBILLI NSW 2061
Ph: 02 9922 4428
Fax: 02 9956 7562
Email: info@kncsydney.org
Web: www.kncsydney.org
LawAccess NSW
LawAccess NSW is a free service providing a single point of access to legal
and related assistance services in New South Wales. Our main job is to help our
customers to find the information and services that are best able to assist with
legal problems and questions. LawAccess NSW provides legal information, referral and
advice; develops and distributes legal information resources, and works with other
legal assistance services in NSW to streamline the provision of services to our
customers.
LawAccess NSW
PO Box 620
PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
Ph: 1300 888 529
TTY: 1300 889 529
Fax: 02 8833 3101
Web: www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au
Law Society of NSW - Solicitor Referral Service
The telephone service provides basic legal information and pre-recorded information
on common legal problems. The Service can refer callers to private law firms practising
in a particular area of law in a location convenient to the caller, and to firms with
solicitors or staff who speak community languages.
170 Phillip St
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9926 0300 or 1800 422 713 for rural clients
Email: cad@lawsocnsw.asn.au
Web: www.lawsociety.com.au/page.asp?partID=6729
Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC)
LIAC is a state-wide service providing free access to information about the law through
the State Library and NSW public libraries, including Public Library LIACs. Provides
legal information, from plain language simple guide, pamphlets, to legal texts and
more complex primary materials.
State Library of New South Wales
Macquarie St
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9273 1558
Fax: 02 9273 1250
Email: liac@sl.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.liac.sl.nsw.gov.au
Legal Aid Commission
The Legal Aid Commission provides free legal advice and minor assistance at
our head office in Sydney as well as at 20 regional offices, numerous advice
clinics located in various metropolitan and country centres and specialist services.
Advice is usually limited to about 15 minutes so our lawyers can see as many people
as possible.
Head Office
Ground Floor, 323 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9219 5000
Fax: 02 9219 5935
TTY: 02 9219 5126
Web: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Macarthur Legal Centre
Macarthur Legal Centre provides free telephone general legal advice and
ongoing assistance to people on low incomes who live in the Macarthur
area near Sydney. Specialist expertise in child support, family law,
domestic violence, consumer credit, immigration and social security.
PO Box 798
CAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560
Ph: 02 4628 2042
Fax: 02 4628 0771
Email: Macarthur_CLC@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: http://campbelltownclc.fl.asn.au/
Macquarie Legal Centre
Macquarie Legal Centre is a Community Legal Centre that provides
access to justice for low income earners living in the Western Sydney
Region. Macquarie Legal Centre is committed to serving the community of
Western Sydney, through providing legal information & referrals, legal
advice and some casework. The Centre has established, in addition to our
core legal practice, the following services to provide assistance in many
other areas: Parramatta /Ryde Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance
Scheme; Central West Contact Service; Lidcombe Children's Court Assistance
Scheme; and the Youth Education Project.
Level 1, 250 Pitt Street
MERRYLANDS 2160 NSW
Ph: 02 9760 2211
Ph: 02 9760 0111 (advice line)
TTY: 02 9760 1190
Fax: 02 9760 2255
Email: Macquarie_NSW@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: www.macquarielegal.org.au
Manly Community Centre
The Manly Community Centre Inc. is a community-based, non-profit,
non-government organization that provides a range of services. Included
is a free legal service provided by local solicitors. The service operates
from 6.00pm to 8.00pm each Thursday and the third Saturday of every month from
10.00am to 12 Noon. No appointment is necessary.
12 Wentworth Street
MANLY NSW 2095
Ph: 02 9977 1066
Fax: 02 9977 6810
Email: mcc1@bigpond.net.au
Web: www.manly.nsw.gov.au/Page.asp?z=3&c=46&p=123
Many Rivers Aboriginal Legal Service (MRALS)
MRALS has offices located in Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Taree and Newcastle
with a Violence Prevention Unit in West Kempsey that assists with domestic violence
and abuse issues.
PO Box 1075
GRAFTON NSW 2460
Ph: (02) 6643 4851
Fax: (02) 6643 4381
Marrickville Legal Centre
Marrickville Legal Centre provides free legal advice and assistance to individuals
and community organisations in the inner west area of Sydney. Also provides children's
service, tenants advice, and the Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme at
Newtown Local Court.
338 Illawarra Road
MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204
Ph: 02 9559 2899
Fax: 02 9558 5213
Web: www.mlc.asn.au
Mid Coast Tenancy Advice Service
The Mid Coast Tenants Advice Service is based in Port Macquarie and services
tenants from Coffs Harbour to Taree. This is a free service, providing information
and advice to all tenants including private & Department of Housing tenants and
caravan park residents. Services include: Education in tenants' rights for community
workers, tenants and community groups; Telephone Advice; Face to Face advice, by appointment;
and Advocacy for tenants with cases being presented to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal.
PO Box 5213
PORT MACQUARIE NSW 2444
Ph: 02 6583 9866 or toll free: 1800 777 722
Fax: 02 6583 9868
Web: www.pmncinfo.org.au/services-tenants.htm
Mt Druitt & Area Community Legal Centre
Mt Druitt & Area Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice, casework and
referral to people who live in the Blacktown local government area and the East Ward
of the Penrith local government area. The centre provides basic general legal advice
in areas of law including domestic violence, family law, child support, tenancy, financial
services, wills, motor vehicle accidents, neighbourhood disputes and complaints against
government departments.
PO Box 471
MT DRUITT NSW 2770
Ph: 02 9675 2009
Fax: 02 9675 2110
Email: mtdruclc@iprimus.com.au
National Childrens & Youth Law Centre
The National Children's and Youth Law Centre is Australia's only national community
legal centre dedicated to addressing human right issues for children and young people
through legal change. The work of the National Children's and Youth Law Centre can be
divided into three core areas: Advocacy (including Campaign and law reform strategies
and Casework); Education; and Information. The NCYLC's website, Lawstuff, provides legal
information to all young Australians. The establishment of LawMail in 1998 has allowed
many young people to seek legal advice, referral and information by email.
32 Botany Street
RANDWICK NSW 2031
Ph: 02 9398 7488
Fax: 02 9398 7416
Email: ncylc@unsw.edu.au
Web: www.ncylc.org.au
North & North West Community Legal Service
A generalist legal service which also operates an outreach service
to a number of locations within the New England and north west regions of NSW.
PO Box 857
ARMIDALE NSW 2350
Ph: 02 6772 8100 or toll free: 1800 687 687
Fax: 02 6772 8107
Email: North_NW_NSW@fcl.fl.asn.au
Northern NSW Aboriginal Tenancy Advice Service
Tenancy advice.
PO Box 1075
SOUTH GRAFTON NSW 2460
Ph: 02 6643 4426 or toll free: 1800 248 913
Fax: 02 6643 4862
Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre
The Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre offers free legal advice and
information, community education and law reform. Provides generalist court
support service, community legal education, Women's Outreach Legal Service,
Tenants Advice Service and houses the Northern Rivers Women's Domestic Violence
Court Assistance Scheme.
PO Box 212
LISMORE NSW 2480
Ph: 02 6621 1000
Fax: 02 6621 1033
Email: nrclc@spot.com.au
Northern Sydney Tenancy Advice Service
Northern Sydney Tenancy Advice Service provides free tenancy advice,
information and advocacy services to tenants living on the northern
metropolitan region of Sydney including the local government regions of
Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Manly, Mosman, North Sydney,
Pittwater, Ryde, Warringah and Willoughby.
PO Box 218
ChATSWOOD NSW 2067
Ph: 02 9884 9605
Fax: 02 9884 8766
Pittwater Legal Advice Service (Northern Beaches Neighbourhood Service)
The Pittwater Legal Advice Service operates on the third Saturday of each month and
is located in the Mona Vale Memorial Hall, Pittwater Road, Mona Vale - next to the
library. The service is free, manned by legal practitioners from local law firms
and no appointment is necessary.
30 Howard Ave
DEE WHY NSW 2099
Ph: 02 9982 3044
Fax: 02 9981 2839
Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC)
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre is an independent, non-profit legal
and policy centre. PIAC makes strategic interventions in public interest
matters to foster a fair, just and democratic society and to empower citizens,
consumers and communities. Demand for services often exceeds capacity and it is
necessary for PIAC to be selective in targeting areas of work and matters undertaken.
The matter must affect the general community or a group in the community. PIAC will
give priority to matters involving significant harm and adversely affecting
disadvantaged sectors of the community.
Level 1, 46-48 York Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9299 7833
Fax: 02 9299 7855
Email: piac@piac.asn.au
Web: www.piac.asn.au
Redfern Legal Centre
Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) promotes social justice by: providing legal advice,
information and referral service; casework assistance to people who live in
the RLC catchment area; identifying inequalities in the laws and legal system;
promoting and providing community legal education; examining and developing
new models of service delivery. As well as a general legal service, Redfern
Legal Centre provides specialist services: Credit and Debt Legal Service;
Tenants' Advice and Advocacy Service; Women's Domestic Violence Court Support Scheme.
73 Pitt Street
REDFERN NSW 2016
Ph: 02 9698 7277
Ph: 02 9698 5975 (Tenants Advice)
Fax: 02 9310 3586
Email: info@rlc.org.au
Web: www.rlc.org.au
Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) (Australia)
RACS (Aust) Inc is a community legal service providing one-off advice and some
casework to people seeking asylum in New South Wales and the Australian Capital
Territory (ACT). RACS is an independent, non-government organisation offering a
variety of services including: legal advice and casework; referrals for counselling
and assistance; torture and trauma counselling and language training; training sessions
on refugee law, policy and procedures; an evening advice service on Mondays (by prior appointment only);
a telephone advice service; assistance in matters related to Protection Visas.
Suite 8C, 46-56 Kippax Street
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Ph: 02 9211 4001
Fax: 02 9281 8078
Email: admin@racs.org.au
Web: www.racs.org.au
Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre
Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre is a non-profit, community-managed
service which provides free legal services to residents of the Shoalhaven,
Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Local Government areas. Services include: free
advice and information (on most non-commercial areas of law); free Community
Legal Education; and lobbying & advocacy.
50 Junction Street
NOWRA NSW 2541
Ph: 02 4422 9529
Ph: 1800 229 529 (Free call: Ulladulla to Bega)
Fax: 02 4422 7573
Web: www.shoalcoast.org.au
South West Sydney Legal Centre
South West Sydney Legal Centre provides free legal advice and assistance
to people who live in the Liverpool, Bankstown or Fairfield local government
areas. Areas of law include family, child support (custodial parents), domestic
violence, victims' compensation, social security, student assistance, discrimination
and unfair dismissals.
30 Pirie Street
LIVERPOOL NSW 2170
Ph: 02 9601 7777
Fax: 02 9601 7400
Email: info@swslc.org.au
Web: www.swslc.org.au/main.htm
South Western Tenancy Advice Service
The South Western Tenancy Advice Service provides free and
confidential advice, advocacy and community education for
residential tenants from our regional offices in Orange,
Wagga Wagga, Queanbeyan and Albury.
185 Bathurst Road
ORANGE NSW 2800
Ph: 02 6361 5307 or toll free: 1800 642 609
Fax: 02 6361 8543
Email: tenancy@cwcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: http://cwcc.nsw.edu.au/services/ace.asp
Southern Eastern Aboriginal Legal Service (SEALS)
SEALS covers the ATSIC Queanbeyan Regional Council area of South Eastern NSW.
The Principal Office is located in Nowra, with other offices in Canberra and Moruya.
SEALS provides legal advocacy and/or representation in legal proceedings. Our principal
focus is to represent Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system. Initial advice
and assistance is given wherever possible to Aboriginal persons who have non-criminal
legal problems. When required we refer our people to an appropriate agency that can assist them.
2/49 Berri Street
PO Box 998
NOWRA NSW 2541
Ph: (02) 4472 8633
Fax: (02) 4422 3256
Email: sealsnow@flatearth.com.au
Southern Sydney Tenancy Advice Service
The Southern Sydney Tenancy Advice Service provides information, advice,
advocacy and representation services to tenants, boarders and lodgers and
residential park residents residing in Canterbury, Bankstown, Hurstville,
Rockdale, Kogarah and Sutherland areas.
PO Box 503
CAMPSIE NSW 2194
Ph: 02 9787 4679
Fax: 02 9718 0236
Sydney Regional Aboriginal Corporation Legal Service (SRACLS)
SRACLS was established in 1996 to offer free legal assistance to Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander (ATSI) people in the greater Sydney Region and Wollongong. The organisation
is predominantly a criminal law practice which provides advice and representation for both
Indigenous adults and young persons. In addition to our criminal practice, we deal with family
law as well as child protection matters from our Blacktown and St Marys offices.
619 Elizabeth Street
REDFERN NSW 2012
Ph: (02) 9318 2122
Fax: (02) 9319 2630
Web: www.sracls.org
Tenants Union of NSW
The Tenants' Union of NSW is a specialist Community Legal Centre that aims
to represent the interests of all tenants in NSW. This includes private and
public tenants, boarders and lodgers and residential park residents.
68 Bettington Street
MILLERS POINT NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9251 6590
Fax: 02 9252 1648
Email: tunsw@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: www.tenants.org.au
University of Newcastle Legal Centre (UNLC)
The University of Newcastle Legal Centre operates as a community legal centre,
providing free legal advice and assistance to members of the community in the
Hunter region. The operations of the UNLC are directed to the provision of
assistance to disadvantaged members of the community, focusing on those people
with limited financial means or on matters in the public interest.
University of Newcastle Legal Centre (UNLC)
Level 2, University House
Corner King and Auckland Stre
ets
NEWCASTLE NSW 2300
Ph: 02 4921 8666
Fax: 02 4921 8866
Email: law-school@newcastle.edu.au
Web: www.newcastle.edu.au/school/law/centres/index.html
Welfare Rights Centre (NSW)
The Welfare Rights Centre (NSW) provides advice and representation on all
Social Security matters. We can help people by advising them of their rights
and entitlements and assisting them to appeal against Centrelink decisions
which they disagree with. The Centre also provides assistance to the community
through community development, community education and training, law reform and
lobbying.
Level 5b, 414 Elizabeth St
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Ph: 02 9211 5300 and 1800 226 028 (rural and regional callers)
Fax: 02 9211 5268
TTY: 02 9211 0238
Email: welfarerights@welfarerights.org.au
Web: www.welfarerights.org.au/centre/sydney/
Western Aboriginal Legal Service Ltd (WALS)
The Western Aboriginal Legal Service (WALS) provides legal assistance to Aboriginal
people in the Central West, North West and Far West of New South Wales. Its principal
office is located in Dubbo. WALS provides legal representation for Aboriginal people in criminal matters.
Head Office
PO Box 446
DUBBO NSW 2830
Ph: (02) 6882 6880 or (02) 6882 6966
Fax: (02) 6882 0726
Email: principal_sol@bigpond.com
Western NSW Aboriginal Tenancy Advice Service - 'Gunya'
Tenancy Advice.
PO Box 435
DUBBO NSW 2830
Ph: 02 6882 5866 or toll free: 1800 810 233
Fax: 02 6882 8411
Western NSW Community Legal Centre Inc
Western NSW Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice, referral, some
casework and community legal education to people living in the Orana and
Western region of NSW. This is done by telephone and face-to-face appointments
and with regular outreach visits across the region. Special projects include
Rural Women's Outreach Program, financial counselling and employment advice.
The generalist legal service includes family law, domestic violence and
relevant law reform projects.
PO Box 1493
DUBBO NSW 2830
Ph: 02 6884 9422 or toll free: 1800 655 927
Fax: 02 6884 9397
Western Region Tenancy Advice Service
Provides tenancy advice and support.
PO Box 1409
ORANGE NSW 2800
Ph: 02 6393 8600 or toll free: 1800 642 609
Fax: 02 6393 8604
Western Sydney Tenant's Service (WESTS)
WESTS exists to make sure tenants know their rights,
and how to go about getting them. We give advice to tenants
and residents of caravan and residential parks and act on their
behalf. We advise on issues like: residential tenancy agreements;
repairs; rent increases; locks and security; right to privacy;
eviction; bond disputes; going to the Consumer, Trader and
Tenancy Tribunal; and more.
44 Station Street
HARRIS PARK NSW 2150
Ph: 02 9891 6377 or toll free: 1800 625 956
Fax: 02 9635 8548
Email: wests@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: www.unitingcarenswact.org.au/wests
Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women's Legal Centre
Wirringa Baiya is a community legal centre for Aboriginal women,
children and youth living in New South Wales. Wirringa Baiya
focuses on issues relating to violence against Aboriginal women,
children and youth. Wirringa Baiya exist to provide Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander women, children and youth, in NSW, with a
gender specific service which is sensitive to their culturally
diverse needs and to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
women who are victims of violence, with access to appropriate legal
representation, advice and referral.
Cnr Marrickville Rd and Livingstone Rd
MARRICKVILLE NSW 1475
Ph: 02 9569 3847 or toll free: 1800 686 587
Fax: 02 9569 4210
Email: info@wirringabaiya.org.au
Web: www.wirringabaiya.org.au
Women's Legal Resources Centre (NSW)
The Women's Legal Resources Centre provides free telephone and face
to face legal advice, information and referrals to women in NSW on all
aspects of the law as it affects women and children. Provides community
education and training, publications, lobbying and law reform issues that
concern women.
PO Box 206
LIDCOMBE NSW 1825
Ph: 02 9749 5533 Rural Free Call: 1800 801 501
TTY toll free: 1800 674 333
Fax: 02 9749 4433
Web: www.womenslegalnsw.asn.au
Working Women's Centre (NSW)
The NSW Working Women's Centre provides information,
advice and assistance to women throughout NSW about issues at
work. The Centre is an independent non-Government organisation
and Community Legal Centre. The Working Women's Centre's
principal service is the InfoLine a free, confidential
advisory and referral service for women in NSW about
rights and responsibilities, and resolving workplace
disputes (on issues such as dismissal, discrimination,
harassment, work and family and remuneration). The
Centre also provides representation on behalf of women
without access to other forms of assistance, and with
particular needs, in resolving workplace disputes.
We also provide representation on public interest
issues, including before industrial relations and
discrimination tribunals.
Level 2, 619 Elizabeth Street
REDFERN NSW 2016
Ph: 02 9319 4977
Ph: 1800 062 166 (Freecall NSW)
Fax: 02 9319 3677
Email: info@workingwomenscentre.com.au
Web: www.workingwomenscentre.com.au
ACT Office of Fair Trading
The ACT Office of Fair Trading assists and protects the community through the administration of
fair trading legislation and the registration and compliance of businesses in specific industries.
The main object of the Office is to provide information to consumers to make them informed and
confident when making purchases.
Ground Floor Shopfront
12 Moore Street (cnr Moore and Rudd Streets)
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2600
Ph: 02 6207 0400
Fax: 02 6207 0538
Email: fair.trading@act.gov.au
Web: www.fairtrading.act.gov.au
Care Inc. Financial Counselling Service
Care Inc. Financial Counselling Service is a community organisation set up to ensure
low income consumers are treated fairly and to support them to overcome debt. We offer
information and financial counselling , and have a community development and education
program. Care also hosts the Consumer Law Centre of the ACT and the No Interest Loan
Scheme (NILS). Care Inc. is based in Canberra ACT, but provides financial counselling
services to the surrounding areas.
Shop 16, 1st Floor, Waldorf Apartments
2 Akuna Street
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2600
Ph: 02 6257 1788
Fax: 02 6257 1452
Web: www.carefcs.org/
Conflict Resolution Service (CRS)
The mission of the Conflict Resolution Service (CRS) is to empower individuals to
understand their differences and resolve conflicts peacefully, by providing a
skilled and accessible dispute resolution service.
281 Goyder St
NARRABUNDAH ACT 2604
Ph: 02 6295 5998
Fax: 02 6295 5992
Web: www.crs.org.au
Consumer Law Centre
The Consumer Law Centre of the ACT is a free, independent,
community legal centre funded by the ACT Government. It aims to
provide legal assistance and advice to low to moderate income
consumers, primarily in the areas of consumer credit, telecommunications
and utilities, as well as general fair trading and consumer protection.
The Centre also works towards improving legal protection for consumers,
and raising awareness and understanding of consumers' rights in the ACT.
Shop 16, 1st Floor, Waldorf Apartments
2 Akuna Street
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2600
Ph: 02 6257 1788
Fax: 02 6257 1452
Web: www.carefcs.org/services/consumerlawcentre.html
Disability Discrimination Legal Service ACT
The Disability Discrimination Legal Service, run by the Welfare Rights & Legal
Centre (WRLC), provides free legal service and appointments for people who have
been discriminated against based on their disability.
Havelock House
Gould Street
TURNER ACT 2612
Ph: 02 6247 2018
Environmental Defenders Office (ACT)
The Environmental Defenders Office is a non-profit community legal centre
advising on environmental and planning law with the aim to assist and
increase public awareness of environmental laws and remedies.
First Floor, Legal Aid Building
4 Mort Street
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2600
Email: edoact@edo.org.au
Web: www.edo.org.au/edoact/
Law Society of the ACT
The Law Society of the ACT exists to: represent, advance, and defend
the interests of an independent legal profession in the ACT; and protect
the public interest in the ACT system of justice through the efficient
regulation of the profession in accordance with the Legal Practitioners
Act and the Society's Professional Conduct Rules.
1 Farrell Place
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Ph: 02 6247 5700
Fax: 02 6247 3754
Email: mail@lawsocact.asn.au
Web: www.lawsocact.asn.au
Legal Aid Commission ACT
The Legal Aid Commission of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is established
under the Legal Aid Act 1977. The aim of the Commission is to work to inform people
of their legal rights and obligations and to improve their access to the justice system.
Provides a range of services including: minor advice and assistance; duty lawyer services;
legal representation; community legal education.
4 Mort Street
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2600
Ph: 02 6243 3411
Ph: 1300 654 314 (Telephone Advice and Information Line)
Fax: 02 6247 5446
Email: legalaid@legalaid.canberra.net.au
Web: www.legalaid.canberra.net.au
Tenants Advice Service (ACT)
Tenants Advice Service (TAS) is jointly run by the Welfare Rights & Legal
Centre and the Tenant's Union (ACT). TAS provides free legal advice for tenants.
Free legal phone advice is available 9:30-1pm Mon - Fri and 6pm-8pm Tuesday.
Havelock House
Gould Street
TURNER ACT 2612
Ph: 02 6247 2011
Fax: 02 6257 4801
Web: www.welfarerightsact.org/tenants.html
Tenants Union (ACT)
The Tenants' Union is a group of tenants who have come together to
promote the rights and interests of tenants in the ACT. We provide:
advice and legal assistance through our Tenants' Advice Service (in partnership
with the Welfare Rights & Legal Centre). We also provide information on
tenants' rights and responsibilities and conduct community education on
tenancy issues.
PO Box 8
Civic Square
CANBERRA ACT 2608
Ph: 02 6247 1026
Email: TUACT@bigpond.net.au
Web: www.tenantsact.org.au
Welfare Rights and Legal Centre
The Welfare Rights and Legal Centre is a free community legal service for
low income earners in the Australian Capital Territory and its region. The
Centre gives practical help so you can exercise your legal rights. The Centre
provides telephone advice, information, assistance and representation in the
following areas of Law: Centrelink/Social Security and public and private
tenancy matters.
Havelock House
Gould Street
TURNER ACT 2612
Ph: 02 6247 2177
Web: www.welfarerightsact.org
Women's Legal Centre (ACT & Region)
The Women's Legal Centre is a community legal centre for women in Canberra and the
surrounding area. The Centre is run by women and aims to improve women's access to
justice. The Centre advises on a wide range of legal problems such as: divorce and
separation; disputes over children; property settlement; domestic violence; child
support; going to court; sexual harassment and sex discrimination; unfair dismissal;
other employment rights; compensation for criminal injuries.
PO Box 1726
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
Ph: 02 6257 4377 (Admin)
Ph: 02 6257 4499 (Advice line) Outside Canberra: 1800 634 669
Fax: 02 6247 0848
Web: www.womenslegalact.org/
Environmental Defenders Office
The Environmental Defenders Office is a non-profit community legal
centre advising on environmental and planning law with the aim to
assist and increase public awareness of environmental laws and remedies.
131 Macquarie Street
HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: 03 6223 2770
Fax: 03 6223 2074
Email: edotas@edo.org.au
Web: www.edo.org.au/edotas/
Hobart Community Legal Service (HCLS)
HCLS is a community organisation whose aims are, to foster community awareness
of the law, to make the law more equitable and accessible to the public, and
to provide free legal advice and referral to the general public in southern Tasmania.
The service provides the general community with free legal advice and referral to Legal
Aid, other private practitioners, and other community resources. The service also conducts
legal education programs and works for law reform in areas affecting the general community.
A branch of the HCLS is also available at Bridgewater.
Hobart Office
166 Macquarie St
HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: 03 62232500
Fax: 03 62232510
Email: hcls@vision.net.au
Web: www.hobartlegal.org.au
Bridgewater Office
Shop 16, CoveHill Fair
BRIDGEWATER TAS 7030
Ph: 03 6263 4755
Fax: 03 6263 3952
Email: hclsbo@vision.net.au
Web: www.hobartlegal.org.au
Law Society of Tasmania
The Law Society of Tasmania has two major functions. The first function is
that of regulator of the Legal Profession of the State of Tasmania. The Second
function is to provide services to its members to assist in maintaining high
standards of practice in the Tasmanian Legal Profession. The Main Service to the
Public is to regulate the many activities of Lawyers, by providing prudential
supervision and services to investigate and prosecute complaints against lawyers.
28 Murray Street
HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: 03 6234 4133
Fax: 03 6223 8240
Email: taslawsoc@taslawsociety.asn.au
Web: www.taslawsociety.asn.au
Launceston Community Legal Centre
Launceston Community Legal Service has a number of free services including:
Disability Discrimination Legal Advocacy, Victims of Crime, Service Employment
Advocacy as well as providing general legal advice. A Welfare Rights Advocate
specialises in Social Security issues and provides information, referrals and
advocacy support including free representation at the Social Security Appeals
Tribunal and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
4A George St
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Ph: 03 6334 1577 or 1800 066 019
Fax: 03 6331 5237
TTY: 03 6334 1949
Email: welfare_rights@hotmail.com
Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania
The Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania seeks to increase access to legal and social
justice for all Tasmanians by the provision of representation, advice and education
on legal issues in an effective, efficient and economic manner. We are committed to
providing Tasmanians with equal access to justice through statewide programs of advice,
representation, community education and Primary Dispute Resolution conferences. We offer
our services to Tasmanians through 4 office locations around the state; Hobart, Launceston,
Devonport and Burnie.
58 Liverpool Street
HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: 03 6236 3800
Ph: 1300 366 611 (Telephone Advice Line)
Fax: 03 6236 3811
Web: www.legalaid.tas.gov.au
North West Community Legal Centre
Generalist community legal centre serving north west Tasmania.
PO Box 743
DEVONPORT TAS 7310
Ph: 03 6424 8720
Fax: 03 6424 4604
Tenants Union of Tasmania
Provides information on tenancy matters, assists tenants to run cases in the Small
Claims Court, advocates on behalf of tenants and for reform, CLE, training.
GPO Box 2110
HOBART TAS 7001
Ph: 03 6223 2641 or toll free: 1300 652 641
Fax: 03 6223 2510
Web: www.tutas.org.au
Women's Legal Service
The Women's Legal Service (Tasmania) is a free, confidential, statewide legal service for
Tasmanian women. The Service offers telephone legal advice and referral on Monday and Tuesday
10am to 12.30pm, Wednesday 6pm to 8pm, Thursday and Friday 1.30 to 3.30pm.
GPO Box 1225
HOBART TAS 7001
Ph: 1800 682 468
Fax: 03 6224 1818
Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS)
The Central Australian Women's Legal Service Inc. is a community legal service
funded by the Commonwealth Attorney General's Department and located in Alice
Springs. CAWLS provides legal advice and representation to women of Central
Australia, participates in law reform, provides community legal education,
and submissions on legal policy. In addition to our Alice Springs office we
provide by-monthly legal advice clinics and community legal education workshops
at Tennant Creek and Alekerange.
PO Box 3496
ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871
Ph: 08 8952 4055 or toll free: 1800 684 055
Fax: 08 8952 4033
Email: cawls@octa4.net.au
Darwin Community Legal Service (DCLS)
Darwin Community Legal Service is one of five community legal centres in the Northern Territory. DCLS is
a non-government organisation which is managed by volunteers from in and around Darwin. DCLS provides
a range of free services, including: Information and Referral; Volunteer Legal Advice Sessions;
Aged and Disability Rights; Welfare Rights; Community Education and Publications; Law Reform and Policy.
Manton St
DARWIN CITY NT 0800
Ph: 08 8982 1111 or Freecall 1800 812 953
Fax: 08 8982 1112
TTY: 08 8982 1177
Email: info@dcls.org.au
Web: www.dcls.org.au
Domestic Violence Legal Service Alice Springs
Provides free legal advice and casework assistance in the Alice Springs
region in the areas of domestic/family violence.
PO Box 3496
ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871
Ph: 08 8952 1391 or 08 8951 5376
Fax: 08 8952 4033
Domestic Violence Legal Service Darwin
The NT Legal Aid Commission now operates the Domestic Violence Legal
Service from its Family Law Section in Darwin. The Service offers free
legal advice and assistance for victims and people at risk of domestic violence.
Ph: 08 8999 3000
Environmental Defenders Office (NT)
The Environmental Defenders Office (NT) Inc. is a public interest community
legal centre practising environmental law. We offer legal services to individuals
and groups who want to protect the natural and built environment and who can't
afford private legal assistance. We also conduct community education programs
about environmental law and seek reform of environmental laws where appropriate.
GPO Box 3180
DARWIN NT 0801
Ph: 08 8982 1182
Fax: 08 8982 1183
Email: edont@edo.org.au
Web: www.edo.org.au/edont/
Katherine Women's Information & Legal Service (KWILS)
Katherine Women's Information & Legal Service (KWILS) provide free legal advice, and
limited casework assistance, to women of the Katherine region. Also some community
legal education and law reform activities.
PO Box 1194
KATHERINE NT 0851
Ph: 08 8972 1712 or toll free: 1800 620 108
Fax: 08 8972 1572
Email: kwils1@bigpond.com
Law Society Northern Territory
The Law Society Northern Territory is a statutory body constituted under
the Legal Practitioners Act (NT) that controls the affairs of the legal
profession in the Northern Territory. The Law Society offers a range of
services to both members and to the community.
Suite G16, 1st Floor, Paspalis Centrepoint
48-50 Smith Street (Mall)
DARWIN NT 0800
Ph: 08 8981 5104
Fax: 08 8941 1623
Email: lawsoc@lawsocnt.asn.au
Web: http://lawsocnt.asn.au/
Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission
NT Legal Aid provides access to the law and legal assistance to people
who are unable to afford the services of a private lawyer. Legal Aid in
the NT usually only assists in matters that are before the Courts in the
Northern Territory, but assistance can be given to apply for aid from
another Commission in another State or Territory. Initial assistance
is provided by in-house lawyers employed by the Commission or private
lawyers who will accept legal aid cases and are paid by the Commission.
Any person is entitled to an initial advice session on any matter.
This service is free.
6th Floor , 9 - 11 Cavenagh Street
DAWWIN NT 0800
Ph: 08 8999 3000
Fax: 08 8999 3099
Web: www.ntlac.nt.gov.au
Top End Women's Legal Service
Top End Women's Legal Service provides free and confidential legal advice for
women and community legal education on issues of particular importance to women.
Ground Floor, 62 Cavenagh Street
DARWIN NT 0800
Ph: 08 8982 3000 or Tollfree: 1800 941 998
Fax: 08 8941 9935
Email: tewls@fcl.fl.asn.au
Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service - Warndu Watlhilli - Carri Ngura
This service provides free legal advice and support in relation to the prevention of
family and domestic violence in Aboriginal families. This service is based in Port
Augusta.
26 Jervois Street
PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700
Ph: 08 8641 2195 or Toll Free: 1800 111 052
Fax: 08 8641 2348
Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement Inc (ALRM)
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM) is an independent incorporated Aboriginal community organization controlled by
Board of Aboriginal Members from Aboriginal communities in South Australia. Its major aim is to advance the legal interests of
Aboriginal people in South Australia, and to ensure that those rights are protected by the law and not adversely affected by
abuse or misuse of any powers under the law.
321-325 King William St
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: 08 8113 3777
Email: info@alrm.org.au
Web: www.alrm.org.au
Central Community Legal Service
The Central Community Legal Service is a community organisation set up to
provide free legal information, advice, representation, referral and assistance.
We provide assistance in three areas: General Legal; Disability Discrimination; and
Children's and Youth.
Unit 2 / 59 Main North Road,
MEDINDIE GARDENS SA 5081
Ph: 08 8342 1800 or 1300 886 220
Fax: 08 8342 0899
Email: ccls@ucwesleyadelaide.org.au
Web: www.ucwesleyadelaide.org.au/ccls/
Environmental Defenders Office (SA)
The Environmental Defenders Office (South Australia) Inc. is a community legal
centre specialising in public interest environmental law. Our Mission is to
empower the community to protect the environment through law.
1st Floor 408 King William St
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Ph: 08 8410 3833 or 1800 337 566
Fax: 08 8410 3855
Email: edosa@edo.org.au
Web: www.edo.org.au/edosa.html
Law Society of South Australia
The Law Society of South Australia provides a range of services including a
Legal Advisory Service. Appointments are available each Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday between 5.30 and 7.00pm. A twenty minute interview with a solicitor
costs only $22 (or $10 for pension or concession card holders).
124 Waymouth Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: 08 8229 0222
Fax: 08 +8231 1929
Email: 1204@lssa.asn.au
Web: www.lssa.asn.au
Legal Services Commission
The Legal Services Commission is jointly funded by both the South Australian and the
Commonwealth Governments. The Commission provides legal assistance through two
programs - the Access Services Program and the Representation Program. Within
the Access Services Program, staff provide advice, minor assistance, community
legal education and publications, including the Law Handbook Online. The Representation
Program is commonly called Legal Aid. When services beyond advice and minor assistance
are required, people must apply for Legal Aid. The Child Support Unit is a specialist
unit within the Commission providing both advice and representation (subject to means
and merits tests) on all child support matters.
82-98 Wakefield Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: 1300 366 424 (Telephone Advice)
Ph: 08 8463 3555
Fax: 08 8463 3599
Web: www.lsc.sa.gov.au
Northern Community Legal Service
Northern Community Legal Service offers free legal information and a referral service to
people living in the northern Adelaide metropolitan area. Ongoing legal assistance is only
provided to those people who are on low incomes and who are not eligible for legal aid.
The centre has a specialist Child Support Service, which is available to parents receiving,
or those eligible to receive child support, as well as parents who are paying child support.
The centre also incorporates the Employment Advisory Program, a service that gives advice to
employees in disadvantaged bargaining positions. A free financial counselling service is also
available to members of the northern community. Outreaches are conducted at Nuriootpa, Murray
Bridge, Gawler and Kadina.
26 John Street
SALISBURY SA 5108
Ph: 08 8281 6911 or Toll Free: 1300 558 555
Fax: 08 8281 6605
Email: ncls@senet.com.au
Refugee Advocacy Service of South Australia Inc
The Refugee Advocacy Service of South Australia Incorporated is a community legal service
set up with the specific objective of advocating on behalf of asylum seekers detained or
residing in Australia.
PO Box 54, Rundle Mall,
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: 08 8211 9097
Fax: 08 8211 6955
Email: rassa@rassa.org.au
Web: www.rassa.org.au
Riverland Community Legal Service Inc
Generalist service providing legal information, advice and referral to the Riverland Region.
Outreach services to Loxton, Waikerie & Renmark.
8 Wilson Street
BERRI SA 5343
Ph: 08 8582 2255
Fax: 08 8582 2266
Email: rcls@sa.ozland.net.au
South Australian Council of Community Legal Services (SACCLS)
The co-ordinating body for the Community Legal Centres of South Australia. The Council
does not provide legal advice.
Secretary, SACCLS
Unit 2 / 59 Main North Road,
MEDINDIE GARDENS SA 5081
Ph: 08 83421800
Fax: 08 83420899
Web: www.saccls.org.au
South East Community Legal Service (Inc)
South East Community Legal Service provides free legal advice and assistance to low
income earners and those with few assets, in the lower South East region of South
Australia. The centre also has a free mediation service dealing with all types of
disputes other than family law matters. This centre provides outreach services to
Millicent, Naracoorte, Robe, Keith, Bordertown and Kingston.
9 Penola Road
MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290
Ph: 08 8723 6236 or Country Callers: 1300 369 236
Fax: 08 87 236 232
Southern Community Justice Centre
Provides a range of services including: legal assistance, advice and referral; Legal
representation (in some circumstances); Child support; Mediation and dispute resolution;
Public legal education and awareness. Community Mediation Services are provided through
a number of regional offices.
40 Beach Rd
CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165
Ph: 08 8384 5222
Fax: 08 8384 5212
Email: scjc@senet.com.au
Welfare Rights Centre
The Welfare Rights Centre (SA) is committed to the proactive provision of information,
assistance and advocacy which changes and enhances the power of people reliant upon
the Social Security system. Provides a range of services including: telephone and
written advice; individual and systemic advocacy; negotiation and representation; information.
Torrens Building
220 Victoria Square
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: 08 8226 4123 or Toll Free: 1800 246 287
Fax (08) 8226 4124
Email: wrcsa@wrcsa.org.au
Web: www.wrcsa.org.au
Westside Community Lawyers Inc
Westside Community Lawyers offer free legal advice, referral and support to the residents
of Adelaide's western suburbs. Ongoing legal assistance is provided to those people who
are on low incomes and who are not eligible for legal aid. Westside Community Lawyers is
also able to provide litigation assistance to people within the State of South Australia.
Certain eligibility criteria apply.
PO Box 2349
REGENCY PARK SA 5942
Ph: 08 8243 5521
Fax: 08 8347 3396
Women's Legal Service (SA)
The Women's Legal Service provides a free and confidential legal service
to women in South Australia. The service aims to achieve justice for women
at an individual, community and political level. Services include: telephone
legal information, advice and referral; appointments for advice and assistance
with legal problems; court support services; Indigenous Women's Program; community
legal education; access to library resources; law reform activities. Also provides
outreach services.
19 Market Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: 08 8231 8929 (Admin)
Ph: 08 8221 5553 (Telephone Advice) or 1800 816 349
TTY: 1800 670 864
Fax: 08 221 5737
Email: wls@wlssa.org.au
Web: www.wlssa.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Legal and Advocacy Service
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation. Daytime telephone information, advice
and referrals. Monday to Friday legal advice is available by appointment (telephone or face-to-face).
Private and confidential.
37 Balaclava St
WOOLLOONGABBA QLD 4102
Ph: 07 3392 3177 or Toll Free: 1800 4424 50
Fax: 07 3392 3166
Arts Law Centre of Queensland (ALCQ)
ALCQ is a non-profit association incorporated in 1991 to help Queensland artists
protect their legal rights and financial interests. ALCQ conducts advice and
education programs and advocates in respect of law reform for members of the
association and affiliate organisations. ALCQ's programs are delivered by law
and accounting professionals who volunteer their time to assist artists and
advance culture throughout Queensland.
109 Edward Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Ph: 07 3211 3628
Fax: 07 3211 3758
Email: alcq@artslawqld.org.au
Web: www.artslawqld.org.au
Bayside Community Legal Centre
Provides free legal advice by appointment.
29 Loraine Street
CAPALABA QLD 4157
Ph: 07 3206 2724
Fax: 07 3245 3019
Cairns Community Legal Centre
The Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc is a not-for-profit community organisation, which
comprises of a Generalist Legal Service (which covers the area of Far North Queensland,
and performs legal work in a variety of areas of law) and the Disability Legal Advocacy
Service (which covers the area of North Queensland and performs legal work in the area
of disability discrimination). Both the Generalist Legal Service and the Disability
Legal Advocacy Service (DLAS) offer free legal advice, information and referrals to
disadvantaged members of the community.
Orchid Plaza 2nd Floor
79-87 Abbott Street
CAIRNS QLD 4870
Ph: 07 4031 7688 (for the Generalist Legal Service)
Ph: 07 4031 7358 (for DLAS clients in Cairns) or 1800 650 197 (for DLAS clients outside Cairns)
TTY: 07 4031 7179
Web: www.cclc.org.au
Disability Legal Advocacy Service (DLAS) Cairns
DLAS is a division of the Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc. The DLAS is a free legal
service for people with a disability who have been discriminated against because of
their disability. DLAS provides legal advice and assistance in relation to disability
discrimination complaints under the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act or the
Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act. Community legal education and awareness-raising
activities are also an important aspect of the DLAS.
Orchid Plaza 2nd Floor
79-87 Abbott Street
CAIRNS QLD 4870
Ph: 07 4031 7358 (for DLAS clients in Cairns) or 1800 650 197 (for DLAS clients outside Cairns)
TTY: 07 4031 7179
Web: www.cclci.com.au/discrimination.html
Caloundra Community Legal Service
Provides free legal advice first Wednesday of the month by appointment only.
78 Buderim Street
CURRIMUNDI QLD 4551
Ph: 07 5491 4511
Fax: 07 5492 6538
Email: admin@calcomm.org.au
Web: www.calcomm.org.au
Care Goondiwindi Association Incorporated
Provides the Goondiwindi Community Legal Service. Contact the service to arrange an appointment.
52 Marshall Street
GOONDIWINDI QLD 4390
Ph: 07 4671 3574
Fax: 07 4671 3576
Caxton Legal Centre
Caxton Legal Centre is an independent, non-profit community
organisation providing free legal and social work advice, assistance and
referral for the general public. Our services are designed for people who
cannot afford a solicitor, or for people who just want initial advice, or
for people who want a referral to a private solicitor. We can provide services
in most areas of law except immigration, conveyancing and some large commercial
matters.
28 Heal Street
NEW FARM QLD 4005
Ph: 07 3254 1811
Fax: 07 3254 1356
Email: caxton@caxton.org.au
Web: www.caxton.org.au
Central Queensland Community Legal Service
Central Queensland Community Legal Centre is an independent non-profit organization
which provides free legal advice, referral and casework to the public within Central
Queensland region. The service also provides education to the local community about
the law, legal system and campaigns for social justice and reforms. The main practice
areas of law for CQCLC are family, general civil and minor criminal law advice.
Suite 5, 67 East St
ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700
Ph: 07 4922 1200 or free call: 1800 155 121
Fax: 07 4922 1600
Email: admin@cqclc.org.au
Web: www.cqclc.org.au
Q.E.C. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation for Legal Services
Provides legal services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities of the Central
Queensland region. The aim of the service is to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people in urban, rural and remote areas with access to adequate legal advice and representation.
In addition to this core aim, the service has a number of other objectives including: legal awareness;
training and advocacy; representations to government departments, prevention programs; and community
education awareness.
89 Bolsover Street
ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700
Ph: 07 4927 5711
Fax: 07 4922 4487
Email: legal@qec.com.au
Web: www.qec.com.au
Environmental Defenders Office (EDO)
The Environmental Defenders Office (Qld) Inc. is a non-profit, non-government community legal
centre dedicated to providing legal advice and representation to individuals and community groups
working to protect the environment.
Level 9, 193 North Quay (cnr Herschel St)
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Ph: 07 3211 4466
Fax: 07 3211 4655
Email: edoqld@edo.org.au
Web: www.edo.org.au/edoqld/
Gold Coast Community Legal Advice Centre (GCCLAC)
GCCLAC is a free community legal aid service which provides an initial assessment and advice
for persons resident in the Gold Coast and Tweed areas. We focus on self-help; provide a
confidential service; do not require appointments, and do not means test. We ask only for
a gold coin donation to assist with funding the premises. We are staffed by law students,
academics and legal practioners all of whom are volunteers. We do not provide telephone advice.
Lower level, High Street,
ROBINA TOWN CENTRE QLD 4226
Web: www.gcclac.org.au
Highway Legal Service - Citizens Advice Bureau - Gold Coast
Advice, information & referral. Legal advice by appointment only. Casework.
22 Davenport Street
SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
Ph: 07 5532 9611
Fax: 07 5532 9125
Logan Legal Advice Centre
Provides free legal advice every Wednesday 6pm to 8pm. Appointments necessary.
376 Kingston Road
SLACKS CREEK 4127
Ph: 07 3290 4199
Fax: 07 3808 9416
Email: llac@yfs.org.au
Web: www.yfs.org.au/legaladvice/
Logan Youth Legal Service
This service provides free legal advice and representation to young people
in the Logan area and primarily focuses on young people under 18 years of age in
criminal law. We also provide community education projects and engage in law
reform activities on issues affecting young people.
376 Kingston Road
SLACKS CREEK 4127
Ph: 07 3208 8199
Fax: 07 3208 8589
Email: legal@yfs.org.au
Web: www.yfs.org.au/serv_legal.html
North Queensland Women's Legal Service
The North Queensland Women's Legal Service offers a range of services including: free
face to face legal advice, referral and minor assistance (by appointment only); free
telephone legal advice; representation of women in legal matters in selected cases; law
reform submission and campaigns on legal issues which affect women; legal education and
workshops for community groups, and more. Offices in Cairns and Townsville.
PO Box 2209
TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810
Ph: 07 47725400
Ph: 1800 244 504 (Advice Line Tues & Thurs)
Fax: 0747725315
Email: townsville@nqwls.com.au
Web: www.nqwls.com.au
PO Box 5986
CAIRNS QLD 4870
Ph: 0740410066
Ph: 1800 244 504 (Advice Line Tues & Thurs)
Fax: 0740410061
Email: cairns@nqwls.com.au
Web: www.nqwls.com.au
Nundah Community Legal Centre
Provides free and accessible legal advice to people who ive in Brisbane's north east suburbs.
No advice provided over the telephone. Financial counsellor available on appointment.
14 Station Road
NUNDAH QLD 4012
Ph: 07 3260 6820
Fax: 07 3260 7127
Peninsula Community Legal Service (Qld)
Offers general legal advice and information with an emphasis on family law. Contact the
service for hours of operation.
Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre
Lamington Drive
REDCLIFFE QLD 4020
Ph: 07 3284 4543
Fax: 07 5536 9755
Petrie Community Legal Service
Free confidential evening legal advice and information centre staffed by volunteer solicitors.
Also offers referrals. Free confidential assistance with form filling with qualified solicitor
by appointment. Day appointments only.
C/- Pine Rivers Welfare Association
730 Gympie Road
LAWTON 4500 QLD
Ph: 07 3205 2955
Fax: 07 3881 2877
Prisoners Legal Service
Prisoners Legal Service provides legal information, advice and assistance to prisoners in
Queensland and their families and campaigns for justice in the criminal justice system.
Level 1, 53 Tribune Street
SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
Ph: 07 3846 5074 (Administration)
Ph: 07 3846 3384 (Legal Advice Line)
Fax: 07 3844 2703
Queensland Advocacy Inc
Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) is an independent, community-based systems advocacy and
legal advocacy organisation for people with disability in Queensland, Australia. QAI's mission
is to promote, protect and defend, through advocacy, the fundamental needs and right and lives
of the most vulnerable people with disability in Queensland. QAI does this by engaging in systems
advocacy work - through campaigns directed to attitudinal, law and policy change, and by supporting
the development of a range of advocacy initiatives in this State.
G2, Brisbane Transit Centre
Roma Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Ph: 07 3236 1122 (Voice and TTY) Freecall: 1300 130 582
Fax: 07 3236 1590
Email: qai@qai.org.au
Web: www.qai.org.au
Queensland Public Interest Law Clearing House Inc
QPILCH is an assessment, research and referral service, referring requests for legal
advice and assistance to member laws firms, barristers and other professionals who
provide assistance for free or for reduced fees.
GPO Box 1543
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Ph: 07 3012 9773
Fax: 07 3012 9774
Email: contact@qpilch.org.au
Web: www.qpilch.org.au
Roma Community Legal Service
The Roma Community Legal Service offers assistance, information, advise and referrals on a
wide range of Family, Criminal and Civil law matters. Also offers court support and representation
at the General Callover at Roma Court. Advocacy and mediation services are also provided.
96 Arthur St
ROMA QLD 4455
Ph: 07 4622 4547
Fax: 07 4622 4739
Email: madonnap@tpg.com.au
Web: www.maranoa.org.au/romalegalservice
Sisters Inside Inc
Sisters Inside Inc. is an independent community organisation, which exists to advocate for the
human rights of women in the criminal justice system in Queensland, and to address gaps in the
services available to them. We work alongside women in prison in determining the best way to
fulfill these roles.
80 Victoria Street
WEST END QLD 4101
Ph: 07 3844 5066
Fax: 07 3844 2788
Email: admin@sistersinside.com.au
Web: www.sistersinside.com.au
South Brisbane Immigration & Community Legal Service
This is both a specialist and generalist centre. It specialises in immigration and
refugee law, as well as dealing with general law matters.
1st Floor, 170 Boundary Street
WEST END QLD 4101
Ph: 07 3846 3189
Fax: 07 3844 3073
Email: sbiclsadmin@pacific.net.au
South West Brisbane Community Legal Centre Inc
The centre provides free legal advice, assistance and referrals. Small fee for various documents ie;
wills, Family Court forms etc. Interpreters arranged. Some casework.
28 Wirraway Parade
INALA QLD 4077
Ph: 07 3372 7677
Fax: 07 3372 8925
Stanthorpe Community Legal Service
Free information service provided by local solicitors one morning a week. Appointments necessary.
C/- Community Development Service Inc.
PO Box 499
STANTHORPE QLD 4380
Ph: 07 4681 3777
Fax: 07 4681 4532
Email: coil_QLD@fcl.fl.asn.au
Suncoast Community Legal Service
Free legal advice and referral by volunteer solicitors. Contact service to make an appointment.
Maroochydore Neighbourhood Centre
Fifth Ave
COTTON TREE QLD 4558
Ph: 07 5443 7827
Fax: 07 5443 6697
Email: sunclegl@powerup.com.au
Tenants Union of Qld
The Tenants' Union of Queensland is a statewide community organisation that provides
services for residential tenants in Queensland and represents their interests. The
Union aims to improve and protect the rights of all Queensland tenants, including
caravan park and boarding house residents.
28 Robertson Street
FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006
Ph: 07 3257 1411 (Admin)
Ph: 07 3257 1108 or 1800 177 761 (Tenancy Advice Line)
Email: mail@tuq.org.au
Web: www.tuq.org.au
Toowoomba Community Legal Service
General legal advice and assistance, by appointment each day and Monday evening.
Telephone advice Wednesday and Thursday. Rural Women's Outreach Legal Service. Tenancy
advice and advocacy, disability advocacy and community development worker.
19 A Russell Street
TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350
Ph: 07 4616 9700
Fax: 07 4616 9777
Email: reception@tcls.com.au
Townsville Community Legal Service
General and welfare rights, insolvency and financial counselling services. Evening
advice sessions by appoinment only.
Suite 1, St James Place
Denham Street
TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810
Ph: 07 4721 5511
Fax: 07 4721 5499
Email: tcls@tpg.com.au
UQ Union Legal Service
UQU Legal Service is funded by UQ Union to provide free legal assistance to students.
The Service has been in operation since the mid-seventies. It is based at the St Lucia
campus of the University of Queensland but provides services to all students at any UQ
campus. UQ Union Legal Service also provides quality legal service to members of the public
on a fee paying basis for commercial matters such as the sale and/or purchase of property.
Level 2, Union Complex
University of Queensland
ST LUCIA QLD 4072
Ph: 07 3377 2238
Fax: 07 3377 2251
Email: legalservice.union@uq.edu.au
Web: www.uqu.uq.edu.au/legalservice/
Welfare Rights Centre Inc (Qld)
Independent and confidential legal advice about issues relating to Social Security
matters. Advice is obtained through our telephone advice sessions and interviews can be
arranged with a solicitor or caseworker if the case is complicated. Assistance and
representation can be provided when appealing against Centrelink decisions (within Centrelink
and at Tribunals). The Centre also conducts training sessions to educate the community and
community workers about Social Security rights and entitlements. The Disability
Discrimination Legal Advocacy Service is located at the Welfare Rights Centre.
Suite 3, 28 Old Cleveland Rd
STONES CORNER QLD 4120
Ph: 07 3847 5532 or 1800 358 511
Fax: 07 3421 2500
TTY: 07 3847 5533
Email: wrcqld@wrcqld.org.au
Web: www.wrcqld.org.au
Western Queensland Justice Network
The Western Queensland Justice Network (WQJN) is a Community Legal Service connecting
Rural and Indigenous Communities to Legal information and Advice through Video Conferencing
Technology. WQJN have situated video conferencing facilities in 9 community organisations throughout
Central West Queensland.
Shop 5A, Isa Square
Simpson Street
MOUNT ISA QLD 4825
Ph: 07 4747 2388
Fax: 07 4749 0285
Email: feedback@legalaid.qld.gov.au
Web: www.wqjn.legalaid.qld.gov.au
Women's Legal Service
Women's Legal Service is a specialist community legal centre run by and for women.
Our service provides free legal information, advice and referrals throughout Queensland.
We can explain the law and what happens in court on most legal matters and can refer
you to other helpful organisations or private solicitors. We do not undertake court
representation however we will provide you with advice about your legal rights and
information about any legal avenues that may be open to you.
387 Ipswich Road
ANNERLEY QLD 4103
Ph: 07 3392 0670 or toll free: 1800 677 278
Fax: 07 3392 0658
Web: www.wlsq.org.au
Youth Advocacy Centre
The Youth Advocacy Centre [YAC] offers free confidential legal and welfare assistance to young
people under 17 who live in or around Brisbane and on a limited basis to young people outside
Brisbane, but living in Queensland, by telephone. Help may also be available to 17 and 18 year
olds if their problem is about school or being held in a Brisbane juvenile detention centre.
52 Inwood Street
WOOLOOWIN QLD 4030
Ph: 07 3857 1155
Fax: 07 3857 1803
Email: admin@yac.net.au
Web: www.yac.net.au
Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service (FVPLS)
The FVPLS will provide legal advice, referral and ongoing casework in accordance with our priority
areas. The service is completely confidential. We can provide face to face assistance at our
address in Lonsdale St. or at pre arranged outreach locations as well as telephone advice.
The following are our priority casework areas: Intervention Orders; Family Law; Victims of Crime.
Level 1, 210 Lonsdale Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 9654 3111 or Free Call: 1800 105 303
Fax: (03) 9654 1076
Email: information@fvpis.org
Web: www.fvpls.org
Albury Wodonga Community Legal Service
Services the regions of North East Victoria and Southern Riverina of New South Wales.
Provides initial general advice and referral. Intervention Order Support Scheme at
Wodonga Magistrates Court on Thursdays.
227 Lawrence Street
WODONGA VIC 3690
Ph: 02 6056 8210
Fax: 02 6056 8557
Email: cls@umfc.com.au
Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre
The Brimbank-Melton Community Legal Service provides free legal advice, advocacy
for law reform, and community education. The Community Legal Service takes an active
interest in prison and criminal justice issues. We assist prisoners seeking information,
pursuing their legal rights and making complaints. We also have input into government
policies through writing letters, media statements and making submissions to various
government and non-government inquires. The Community Legal Service specialises in the
following areas: Domestic violence; Intervention orders; Centrelink problems; Prison
issues; Freedom of information requests; Education (staff are available for school &
community organisation talks).
822 Ballarat Road
DEER PARK VIC 3023
Ph: (03) 9363 1811
Fax: (03) 9360 4851
Email: info@communitywest.org.au
Web: www.communitywest.org.au
Broadmeadows Community Legal Service
Broadmeadows Community Legal Service provides legal advice and referral and ongoing
casework assistance. The Service also provides a fortnightly service with a specialist
solicitor in the area of personal injury. The Service also undertakes community legal education.
180 Widford Street
BROADMEADOWS VIC 3047
Ph: (03) 9302 3911
Fax: (03) 9309 6538
Email: BroadmeadowsVIC@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/broadmeadows/
Casey Cardinia Community Legal Service
Casey Cardinia Community Legal Service provides legal advice, information and referral to
community organisations and ongoing casework assistance. The centre has expertise in the
areas of family law and debt matters. A financial counsellor is also available by appointment.
42 Claredale Road
DANDENONG VIC 3175
Ph: 03 9793 1993
Fax: 03 9794 9521
Email: caseyclc@vicnet.net.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/caseycardinia
Central Highlands Community Legal Centre
Provides a range of services to people of the Central Highlands region. Services include:
advice and referral; community legal education; library and resources; divorce workshops;
Intervention Order Court Support Service.
34 Victoria Street
BALLARAT VIC 3350
Ph: 03 5331 5999
Fax: 03 5331 8239
Email: chclc@netconnect.com.au
Web: www.chclc.org.au
Coburg/Brunswick Community Legal & Financial Counselling Centre
Services the Coburg, Pascoe Vale, Brunswick and Fawkner areas. Coburg/Brunswick Community Legal & Financial
Counselling Centre provides legal advice and referrals to local agencies and ongoing casework assistance.
The Centre also provides training for social and community service workers and financial counselling
(by appointment). TheCentre specialises in the following areas: welfare rights, domestic violence and
family law, corrections and police issues, social security, criminal law, trafficmatters and complaints
against professionals.
78 Bell Street
COBURG VIC 3058
Ph: 03 9350 4555
Fax: 03 93542433
Email: cbclfcc@vicnet.net.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/coburgbrunswick
Communications Law Centre
The Communications Law Centre (CLC) is an independent, non-profit, public interest
organisation specialising in media, communications and online law and policy. We
work in four main areas: research, teaching, public education and legal advice.
Level 3, 301 Flinders Lane
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 9248 1278
Fax: 03 9248 1277
Email: melbourne@comslaw.org.au
Web: www.comslaw.org.au
Consumer Credit Legal Service
The Consumer Credit Legal Service (CCLS) is a community legal centre based in
Victoria, Australia. CCLS advises and represents Victorian consumers who have
legal problems with consumer credit and debt, and advocates on behalf of consumers
on consumer protection issues, law reform, and unfair industry practices.
1st Floor, 11-19 Bank Place
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: 03 9670 5088
Fax: 03 9670 7205
Email: info@ccls.org.au
Web: www.ccls.org.au
Consumer Law Centre Victoria
The mission of the CLCV is to advance the interests of low-income and vulnerable
consumers. In pursuit of this mission, the CLCV practises public interest law and
consumer advocacy for the benefit of consumers. This includes research and investigation,
policy development, advocacy and lobbying, direct consumer casework, advice, education and
test-case litigation.
Level 9, 91 William Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: 03 9629 6300
Fax: 03 9629 6898
Email: info@clcv.net.au
Web: www.clcv.net.au
Darebin Community Legal Centre
Darebin Community Legal Centre (DCLC) provides free legal advice by appointment to people
who live, work or study in the Darebin region. Telephone advice is not provided. The
service will provide initial advice (but not court representation) in most areas of
law. Excluded are taxation matters and business matters. DCLC also co-ordinates the
Darebin Intervention Order Support Service which is a free service for applicants
seeking intervention orders at the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court. The Advocacy Program
for Women is auspiced by DCLC and this group assists women in prison with information,
referral and advocacy.
265 High Street
PRESTON VIC 3072
Ph: 03 9484 7753
Fax: 03 9484 9442
Email: Darebin_VIC@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/darebin
Disability Discrimination Legal Service
The Disability Discrimination Legal Service is an independent, community legal
centre that specialises in disability discrimination legal matters. Provides a
range of services including: Information; referral; advice; casework assistance;
community legal education; policy and law reform.
2nd Floor, 247 Flinders Lane
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Ph: 03 9654 8644 or Country 1300 882 872
TTY: 03 9654 6817
Fax: 03 9639 7422
Email: info@ddls.org.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/ddls/
Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre
The Domestic Violence & Incest Resource Centre (DVIRC) is a statewide resource centre for
information about domestic violence and sexual assault. DVIRC provides a range of services
including: education & training; publications; newsletter; library; consultation for workers;
information & referral.
292 Wellingtion Street
COLLINGWOOD VIC 3066
Ph: (03) 9486 9866
TTY: (03) 9417 1255
Fax: (03) 9486 9744
Email: dvirc@dvirc.org.au
Web: www.dvirc.org.au
Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC)
ECLC believes that everyone has the right to access legal services. We are committed
to providing free legal services through face-to-face advice sessions and, where possible,
handling of casework through to court. ECLC is located in Blackburn, in the eastern suburbs
of Melbourne. Provides a range of services including: Legal Advice; Casework; Intervention
Order Service; Wills Sessions; and Outreach.
1st Floor, 20c Blackburn Road
BLACKBURN VIC 3130
Ph: (03) 9877 5777
Fax: (03) 9894 2133
Email: eclc@eclc.org.au
Web: www.eclc.org.au
Environment Defenders Office
The EDO is an independant, non-profit, community legal service, practising in public
interest environment and planning law. The EDO's activities include: providing the community
with legal advice and representation on public interest planning and environmental matters;
developing and promoting community legal education programs; and contributing to environmental
and planning law reform and policy.
Level 3, The 60L Green Building
60 Leicester St
CARLTON VIC 3053
Ph: (03) 8341 3100
Email: edovic@edo.org.au
Web: www.edo.org.au/edovic/
Essendon Community Legal Centre
The Essendon Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice, information and a referral service.
Free interpreters and translators can be arranged. The Essendon Community Legal Centre is free and
open to anyone who lives or works in the City of Moonee Valley, and surrounding suburbs.
13a Wingate Avenue
ASCOT VALE VIC 3032
Ph: (03) 9376 7929
Fax: (03) 9376 9748
Email: essclc@essclc.org.au
Web: www.essclc.org.au
Family Law Assistance Program
The Family Law Assistance Program (FLAP) is administered by student volunteers and
qualified legal staff at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service. It functions as a self help
workshop for those about to present a case before the Family Court, or who generally
need advice in any family law issue.
60 Beddoe Avenue
CLAYTON VIC 3168
Ph: (03) 99054339
Fax: (03) 9905 1113
Web: www.smls.com.au/services/service42.htm
Family Mediation Centre
The Family Mediation Centre can help with mediation; conciliation; financial
counselling; men's relationship counselling; workplace mediation; school-based
disputes; community education; training; and much more.
Head Office
Level 4, 1001 Nepean Highway
MOORABBIN VIC 3189
Ph: 03 9555 9300 Freecall: 1800 639 523
Fax: 03 9555 1765
Email: family@mediation.com.au
Web: www.mediation.com.au
Federation of Community Legal Centres Secretariat
The Federation is the peak body for Victoria's 49 Community Legal Centres (CLCs).
Victoria's CLCs provide free legal information and advice to Victorians.
Suite 11 1st Floor
54 Victoria Street
CARLTON SOUTH VIC 3053
Ph: (03) 9654 2204
Fax: (03) 9654 5204
Email: fedclc@vicnet.net.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au
Fitzroy Legal Service (FLS)
The FLS provides a free legal service to those people who live, work or study in the
suburbs of Fitzroy, Collingwood, Abbotsford, Clifton Hill, North Fitzroy, Brunswick,
Carlton, Richmond and East Melbourne. Provides a range of services, including Alphaline,
a 24 hour Emergency telephone advice service for young people who are in police custody.
No appointments necessary for evening advice service, however appointments are necessary
for daytime advice services.
124 Johnston Street
FITZROY VIC 3065
Ph: (03) 9419 3744
Alphaline: Ph (03) 9419 7427 (24 hour youth crisis line)
Fax: (03) 9416 1124
Email: enquiries@fitzroy-legal.org.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/fitzroy/
Flemington and Kensington Community Legal Centre
Flemington and Kensington Community Legal Centre has expertise in the following areas: young
people's issues, police powers and working with people from non-English speaking backgrounds.
The Centre undertakes casework focusing on: police issues, debts, general family law, domestic
violence, social security wills and tenancy. An immigration service is also offered, concentrating
on refugee migration.
22 Bellair Street
KENSINGTON VIC 3031
Ph: (03) 9376 4355
Fax: (03) 9376 4529
Email: fklegal@fkclc.org.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/flemingtonkensington/
Footscray Community Legal Centre
The Footscray Community Legal Centre is a community-based non-profit agency which aims to
provide free legal advice, assistance and referral, and financial counselling to the people
of the City of Maribyrnong and Western Suburbs of Melbourne.
220 Nicholson Street
FOOTSCRAY VIC 3011
Ph: (03) 9689 8444
Fax: (03) 9689 8155
Email: footlegal@iinet.net.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/footscray/
Geelong Community Legal Service Inc
A free and independent community legal service for people who live or work in the Greater
Geelong/Barwon region including Colac, Lara, Queenscliff and the Surf Coast.
73 Pakington Street
GEELONG WEST VIC 3218
Ph: (03) 5221 4744
Fax: (03) 5229 0117
Email: geelegal@iinet.net.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/geelong/
Gippsland Community Legal Centre
Gippsland Community Legal Service (GCLS) is an independent non-profit service managed
by Anglicare Gippsland. GCLS provides free community legal services to people who live,
work or study in the Gippsland region (including the Latrobe Valley, West, East and South
Gippsland and Bass Coast/Phillip Island). The Service provides: legal advice, information
and assistance; referrals; community legal education; and law reform. Legal assistance is
provided for a wide range of legal matters including: crime, family law, discrimination
and equal opportunity, wills and estates, social security, going to court, employment,
motor vehicle accidents, victims of crime compensation, family violence and freedom of information.
53-55 Buckley Street
MORWELL VIC 3840
Ph: (03) 5136 9020 Toll Free: 1800 004 402
Fax: (03) 5136 9080
Email: gcls.gr@anglicarevic.org.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/gippsland/
HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC)
The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (Victoria) is a community legal centre, providing free legal
advice and referral to people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. The HIV/AIDS Legal
Centre (HALC) recognises that people living with HIV/AIDS and people affected by HIV/AIDS
have special legal needs.
51 Commercial Road,
PRAHRAN VIC 3181
Ph: (03) 9863 0444
Fax: (03) 9820 3166
Email: enquiries@vicaids.asn.au
Web: www.vicaids.asn.au
Job Watch Inc
Job Watch is a Victorian community legal centre specialising in employment law. It
assists workers to abolish exploitation in employment and to obtain justice in their
employment by: educating workers and prospective workers about their rights at work;
providing accurate advice on issues which concern workers and effect their working
lives, such as equal opportunity, harassment, workplace violence, unfair dismissal
and non-payment of wages; providing effective advocacy services and support for those
workers in greatest need; and, referring clients to those organisations, agencies and
individuals who can supply the best quality service.
Level 10, 21 Victoria Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 9662 1933 or 1800 331 617 (information, advice and referral)
Ph: (03) 9662 9458 (admin, education and publications)
Fax: (03) 9663 2024
Email: admin@job-watch.org.au
Web: www.job-watch.org.au
Law Institute of Victoria (LIV)
The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) is the state's peak body for lawyers and those who
work with them in the legal sector. The LIV supports people who work in the law,
championing excellence and promoting the image of the profession in the community
and provides a starting point for those interested in legal topics or a career in the law.
470 Bourke Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: 03 9607 9311
Fax: 03 9607 5270
Email: lawinst@liv.asn.au
Web: www.liv.asn.au
The Legal Centre - Community Connections (Vic) Ltd.
The Legal Centre is a free community legal service which provides free legal advice,
information and referrals to the people of the South West of Victoria under the auspice
of Community Connections (Vic) Ltd. The Legal Centre provides face to face casework,
telephone contacts and legal education about many different areas of law. The service
is also funded to provide specific access to rural women by assisting women who are
isolated geographically or otherwise to access legal assistance and information about
their rights. This includes running courses and seminars in rural communities. The
Centre also provides a regular outreach services to Hamilton, Portland and Casterton.
153 Kepler Street
WARNAMBOOL VIC 3280
Ph: 1300 361 680
Fax: (03) 5560 3700
Email: ccvl@comconnect.com.au
Web: www.comconnect.com.au
Melbourne University Student Union Legal Service
The Student Union Legal Service provides free legal advice, support and a referral service to
University of Melbourne students primarily on an initial consultation basis.
First Floor, 138-146 Cardigan Street
CARLTON VIC 3010
Ph: (03) 8344 8687
Fax: (03) 9347 9307
Email: legal@union.unimelb.edu.au
Web: www.umpa.unimelb.edu.au/360/studysupport.html
Mental Health Legal Centre Inc
Provides a range of services to anyone who has experienced mental illness or had
contact with mental health services, including Mental Health Review Board hearings;
Guardianship and administration matters; Telephone advice; and Casework.
Level 4, 520 Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 9629 4422 or Toll free: 1800 555 887
Fax: (03) 9614 0488
Email: Mental_Health_VIC@flc.fl.asn.au
Monash Oakleigh Legal Service
Members of the community can obtain free legal advice at the Monash-Oakleigh
Legal Service, which is open five days a week from 9 am to 5 pm. The Service
offers a range of session times each week when clients are interviewed, so
appointments are essential.The Legal Service is substantially run by students
under the supervision of solicitors employed by the Monash Law School, however
volunteers from the legal industry also offer free legal advice in two evening
sessions per week. The Legal Service deals with a variety of cases including:
Motor vehicle accidents; Matrimonial and family matters; Police prosecutions;
Debt; Tenancy and neighbour disputes; Contracts; Social welfare; Employment;
and Wills.
60 Beddoe Avenue
CLAYTON NORTH VIC 3168
Ph: (03) 9905 4336
Fax: (03) 9905 1113
Web: www.law.monash.edu.au/legal/mols/
Murray Mallee Community Legal Service
Murray Mallee Community Legal Service provides legal advice and assistance to
people who live in the North West Victoria and South West New South Wales regions.
The service also provides a Women's outreach, which currently provides a face to face
legal advice service at 4 different locations.
122 Ninth Street
MILDURA VIC 3500
Ph: (03) 5023 5966 (admin) Toll free 1800 243 002 (advice)
Fax: (03) 5021 7357
Email: mmcls@malleefamilycare.com.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/murraymallee/
North Melbourne Legal Service
North Melbourne Legal Service provides legal advice,
information and referral and ongoing casework assistance in
general family, criminal, civil and immigration matters. A number
of outreach services are provided as outlined above. The Legal Service is
also involved in community legal education and legal reform work.
Level 1, 504 Victoria Street
NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051
Ph: (03) 9328 1885
Fax: (03) 9326 5912
Email: North_Melbourne@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/northmelbourne/
Peninsula Community Legal Centre Inc.
Peninsula Community Legal Centre (PCLC) is based in Frankston with offices in
Bentleigh East and Frankston North. PCLC is a free legal service and provides
initial legal advice and information on all legal matters. Ongoing casework
assistance, including court representation, is provided in line with the Centre's
casework policy. The Centre also provides an extensive outreach program to the
above listed locations. PCLC provides specialist advice in the following areas:
Carer Parents Child Support Service helps parents/carers who have the day-to-day
care of children; Liable Parents Child Support Service helps parents/carers whose
children do not live with them; Tenancy and Consumer Support which can assist in
negotiating between disputing parties and preparing applications for VCAT and
Residential Tenancies Tribunals.
Head Office
Suites 2-4, 431 Nepean Highway
FRANKSTON VIC 3199
Ph: (03) 9783 3600 Toll free: 1800 064 784
Fax: (03) 9770 5200
Email: penclc@vicnet.net.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/peninsula/
Public Interest Law Clearing House
The Public Interest Law Clearing House (PILCH) is an independent not
for profit legal referral service. It seeks to meet the legal needs of
community groups, not for profit organisations and individuals from
disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds. PILCH acts as a facilitator
for the community to access pro bono legal assistance from the private
legal profession.
1st Floor, 550 Lonsdale Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 9225 6680
Fax: (03) 9225 6686
Email: pilch@vicbar.com.au
Web: www.pilch.org.au
Refugee and Immigration Legal Centre Inc
The Refugee & Immigration Legal Centre Inc (RILC) is a specialist
community legal centre that draws upon more than 14 years of experience.
The service conducts a substantial advice and casework practice, and
undertakes important activities in policy development and law reform.
95 Brunswick Street
FITZROY VIC 3065
Ph: (03) 9483 1144 (admin)
Ph: (03) 9483 1140 (advice)
Fax: (03) 9483 1136
Email: rilc@rilc.org.au
Web: www.rilc.org.au
RMIT Union Legal Service
The RMIT Union Legal Service provides a free advice service to all RMIT students.
The service also offers a range of on-line references to assist students with
legal queries. We facilitate access to justice for RMIT students, particularly
those experiencing disadvantage, by providing legal advice, education and referral.
360 Swanston Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 9925 2861 (admin)
Fax: (03) 9925 3976
Email: legal service@rmit.edu.au
Web: www.rmit.edu.au/rmitunion/legal
South Port Community Legal Service
Southport Legal Service provides legal advice and referral on Tuesday night at South
Melbourne and on Wednesday night at Port Melbourne. Limited day time appointments are
also available. The Service is generally able to provide limited casework assistance.
341 Coventry Street
SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205
Ph: (03) 9690 9144
Fax: (03) 9696 7228
Email: scls@vicnet.net.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/southport/
Springvale Monash Legal Service
Springvale Monash Legal Service Incorporated (SMLS) is a community aid and advice organisation
which aims to empower and support members of our community to use the law and legal system to
protect and advance their rights and broaden their awareness of their responsibilities.
5 Osborne Avenue
SPRINGVALE VIC 3171
Ph: (03) 9562 3144
Fax: (03) 9562 4534
Web: www.smls.com.au
SRC Legal Service
The Legal Service is available to all students enrolled at La Trobe University Bundoora
campus. We provide a full range of legal services, equivalent to those provided by a
private solicitor, including advice on legal issues; conducting court proceedings;
negotiating for you; and preparing legal documents. We handle most areas of civil
and criminal law likely to affect students, including (but not limited to) crime;
traffic offences; other offences such as public transport and Centrelink matters;
civil court proceedings; family law; traffic accidents; debts; consumer law; tenancy;
and wills.
Latrobe University
BUNDOORA VIC 3083
Ph: (03) 9479 2469
Fax: (03) 9479 3021
Email: legalservice@latrobe.edu.au
Web: www.latrobe.edu.au/srclegal/
St Kilda Legal Service
St Kilda Legal Service is committed to providing a free and readily
accessible legal service for residents of the City of Port Phillip,
Stonnington and Bayside. The core work undertaken includes legal casework,
legal education & law reform activities. Our vision is for all members of
our local community to have access to demystified and just legal system.
161 Chapel Street
ST KILDA VIC 3182
Ph: (03) 9534 0777
Fax: (03) 9525 5704
Email: st_kilda_vic@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/stkilda/
Tenants Union of Victoria
The Tenants Union of Victoria is a community organisation with a membership base of
individual tenants and members from the housing, community and welfare sectors. The
Tenants Union's aims include: to inform and educate tenants about their rights; to
improve the status, rights and conditions of tenants; to represent and speak for the
collective interests of tenants in law and policy making; to promote alternatives to
the present forms of rental housing; to improve the regulation and supply of housing;
to prevent unfair rental market practices and to promote the establishment of local and
regional tenancy advice services.
55 Johnston Street
FITZROY VIC 3065
Ph: (03) 9416 2577
Fax: (03) 9416 0513
Email: admin@tuv.org.au
Web: www.tuv.org.au
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) plays an important role in providing
legal aid and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and maintains
a strong client service focus. VALS head office is in Melbourne, and there are 6 regional
offices located at Bairnsdale, Heywood, Mildura, Morwell, Shepparton and Swan Hill.
Solicitors at VALS are specialised in one of three areas: criminal law, family law
and civil law. VALS also operates an after-hours service.
Head Office
6 Alexandra Pde
FITZROY VIC 3065
Ph: (03) 9419 3888
Fax: (03) 9419 6024
Email: vals@vals.org.au
Web: www.vals.org.au
Villamanta Legal Service
Villamanta is a free statewide legal service that works on disability
related legal issues. Villamanta provides: a free telephone information,
advice and referral service; legal assistance and casework for people who
have a disability about disability related legal problems; community legal
education; and policy and law reform.
44 Bellerine Street
GEELONG VIC 3220
Ph: (03) 5229 2925 (advice) Toll free: 1800 014 111
Ph: (03) 5229 2925 (admin)
TTY: 1800 014 333
Fax: (03) 5229 3354
Email: legal@villamanta.org.au
Web: www.villamanta.org.au
Welfare Rights Unit
The Welfare Rights Unit (WRU) is an organisation which advocates for the right
of people to have adequate income security and the rights of people in relation
to the system, which provides this income security. It links with consumers,
self-help groups and community agencies that provide assistance to people
with Social Security problems, and to those concerned with income security
policy. WRU is an independent organisation that provides specialist information,
training, coordinated advocacy and casework support in the area of Welfare
Rights and Social Security law, policy and practice.
155 Easey Street
COLLINGWOOD VIC 3066
Ph: (03) 9416 1111
Fax: (03) 9419 3552
Email: wruvic@vicnet.net.au
Web: www.welfarerights.org.au/centre/melbourne/
Werribee Legal Service
Werribee Legal Service provides advice and assistance, community legal
education and law reform activities. Legal advice is provided by appointment.
The Service deals predominantly in criminal and civil (debt and motor vehicle accident) law.
Old Shire Building
Cnr Duncans Road and Watton Street
WERRIBEE VIC 3030
Ph: (03) 9741 0198
Fax: (03) 9741 5739
Email: werbeclc@vicnet.net.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/werribee/
West Heidelberg Community Legal Service
West Heidelberg Legal Service provides initial advice by appointment in all areas
of law. The Service offers casework assistance up to, and including court representations.
The following matters are referred out: employment issues, workers compensation, complex
family law, property settlements and some civil matters.
Cnr Alamein Road and Catalina Street
WEST HEIDELBERG VIC 3081
Ph: (03) 9458 3777
Fax: (03) 9458 1067
Email: west_heidelberg_vic@fcl.fl.asn.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/westheidelberg/
Western Suburbs Legal Service
Western Suburbs Legal Service provides legal advice, information and referral and
ongoing casework assistance to people who live and/or work in the western suburbs of Melbourne.
30 Hall Street
NEWPORT VIC 3015
Ph: (03) 9391 2244
Fax: (03) 9399 1686
Email: wsls@vicnet.net.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/westernsuburbs/
Whittlesea Community Legal Service
Provides free legal advice to people living in the City of Whittlesea and surrounding areas.
The legal service is located within Community Information Whittlesea (CIW).
Shop 111 Epping Plaza
EPPING VIC 3176
Ph: (03) 9401 6655
Fax: (03) 9401 6688
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/whittlesea
Women's Legal Service (Vic)
Provides a range of services including: family law; victims of crime; intervention
orders; legal education and training; Melbourne Magistrates' Court clinic.
Level 3, 43 Hardware Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 9642 0877 (admin)
Toll free: 1800 133 302 (advice toll free)
TTY: (03) 9642 0334
Fax: (03) 9642 0232
Email: justice@vicnet.net.au
Youthlaw
Youthlaw is the first specialist young people's community legal centre in
Victoria. Youthlaw aims to: provide legal advice and casework services to
young people aged up to 25 years of age; undertake proactive legal casework
that assists young people to exercise their rights; conduct education programs
around legal rights and responsibilities for young people, provide advice and
information about young people's legal rights and responsibilities to advocates
for children and young people and the wider community; and advocate on justice
policy issues for young people.
Frontyard
19 King Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: 03 9611 2412
Fax: 03 9620 3622
Email: info@youthlaw.asn.au
Web: www.youthlaw.asn.au
Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (Inc.)
ALSWA is the largest community based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal
organization in Australia. It provides legal aid services to Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples throughout Western Australia in accordance with grant conditions
imposed by the Commonwealth Attorney General's Department. ALSWA has a head office in
Perth and offices in 16 country locations.
7 Aberdeen Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004
Ph: 08 9265 6666 Freecall: 1800 109 900
Fax: 08 9221 1767
Web: www.als.org.au
Albany Community Legal Centre Inc
Albany Community Legal Centre is an independent, non-profit organisation
which delivers community legal services in the Lower Great Southern regions
of Western Australia. The Centre provides an informal first point of contact
for people who may have little or no previous experience or knowledge of the
legal system. Free information and legal advice is provided in family, criminal,
civil matters, domestic violence, restraining orders, criminal injuries
compensation and Wills. Limited representation and casework may be
undertaken, but is means tested.
77 Albany Highway
ALBANY WA 6330
Ph: 08 9842 8566 or Freecall: 1800 606 060
Fax: 08 9842 8577
Email: aclc@iinet.net.au
Web: www.albanygateway.com.au/topic/legal/albany_community_legal_centre/
Armadale Information and Referral Service
Provides general legal advice by appointment. Financial counselling, advocacy with Centrelink.
28 Sexty Street
ARMADALE WA 6112
Ph: 08 9497 1406
Fax: 08 9497 3919
Email: airs28@optusnet.com.au
Blue Sky Community Group
Provides a community legal service by appointment. Provides a range of other services
including: migrant settlement service; counselling; advocacy; emergency relief etc.
34 Diana Crescent
LOCKRIDGE WA 6054
Ph: (08) 9376 9999
Fax: (08) 9279 3565
Email: mail@blueskygroup.com.au
Boogurlarri Community House Association
Boogurlarri Community House is a non-profit incorporated association providing family
and community services for people living in Langford and surrounding areas. Services include a legal service.
82 Langford Avenue
LANGFORD WA 6147
Ph: (08) 9350 6236
Fax: (08) 9356 1589
Email: manager.bch@iinet.net.au
Web: http://members.iinet.net.au/~boogurla/
Bunbury Community Legal Centre
Provides preliminary advice and minor assistance on general legal issues,
particularly with child support and family law matters. Also provides a family and
community mediation service.
Floor 1, 101 Victoria Street,
BUNBURY WA 6231
Ph: 08 9791 3206
Fax: 08 9791 8162
Email: bclc@gateway.net.au
Centre for Advocacy Support and Education for Refugees (CASE for Refugees)
CASE for Refugees is a community legal centre. Its aims are to strengthen the human rights of
refugees, asylum seekers and persons of concern through legal representation, advocacy, research,
educational initiatives and policy development. We promote the interests of asylum seekers,
refugees and persons of concern individually and collectively through law and public policy.
Our current work is to assist temporary protection visa holders apply for permanent residence.
Room 40, 2nd Floor Trinity Arcade,
72 St. George's Terrace,
PERTH WA 6000
Ph: 08 9321 2900
Fax: 08 9321 4955
Email: caseforrefugees@iinet.net.au
Citizens Advice Bureau Legal Service
The Citizens Advice Bureau provides a readily accessible legal advice service where people
are able to bring their legal problems by appointment to a lawyer for a standard fee for
a consultation of 20 minutes. For non English speaking clients this is available on request.
Contact the Citizens Advice Bureau for an appointment. Simple Wills and Powers of Attorney
for a fee. Some Family Court documents for a fee.
25 Barrack Street
PERTH WA 6000
Ph: 08 9325 4217 (Information Line)
Ph: 08 9221 5711
Fax: 08 9221 5356
Email: cab@iinet.net.au
Community Legal and Advocacy Centre
Advice and information in family, civil, criminal, discrimination & equal opportunity,
welfare rights, financial counselling, personal injury, domestic violence, restraining
orders and criminal injuries compensation. Legal representation for minor matters and
community legal education are also provided.
24 Parry Street
FREMANTLE WA 6160
Ph: 08 9432 9790
Fax: 08 9432 9794
Email: lyndaw@fremantle.w.a.gov.au
Community Legal Centres Association (WA)
To represent the views of member legal centres and to promote the development of
community legal centres. To promote co-operation between community legal centres.
To promote the provision of legal assistance to disadvantaged sections of the
community. To promote community awareness of the law and to encourage community
participation in the legal process. To promote equal opportunity in the law.
To promote social justice in the law.
31/33 Moore Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004
Ph: 08 9221 9322
Fax: 08 9221 9626
Email: fclc@iinet.net.au
Consumer Credit Legal Service (WA)
A community legal service for consumers who find themselves in difficulties with their
credit contracts and commitments. Free initial legal advice by telephone.
Level 1, 231 Adelaide Terrace,
PERTH WA 6000
Ph: 08 9221 7066
Fax: 08 9481 7668
Disability Discrimination Unit
The Western Australian Disability Discrimination Unit is a part of Sussex Street Community
Law Service. The Disability Discrimination Unit serves both the regional and metropolitan
areas of WA. The Disability Discrimination Unit provides free legal advice and legal
representation to individuals and groups who suffer discrimination on the grounds of
disability. The Disability Discrimination Unit also engages in community legal education
by informing people about their rights so that they can address issues relating to their
or another's disability. The Disability Discrimination Unit employs a full time solicitor
and Community Legal Education Worker to perform these functions.
29 Sussex Street,
EAST VICTORIA PARK WA 6101
Ph: (08) 9470 2676 Disability Discrimination Unit only Freecall: 1800 642 791
TTY: (08) 9470 2831
Email: sussex.st@sscls.asn.au
Web: www.sscls.asn.au
Employment Law Centre of WA (Inc)
The Employment Law Centre of W.A. is a non-profit, community based legal centre. The Centre has been
set up to provide initial legal advice and information regarding a wide range of employment law
matters to disadvantaged workers. Including an evening legal service as well as conducting
community legal education and engaging in law reform activities. We provide advice and
information in the following areas: Unfair dismissals/redundancy; Australian workplace
agreements; Awards and industrial agreeements; Occupational health and safety; workplace
bullying; Sexual harassment and equal opportunity legislation; Other employment law matters.
920 Beaufort Street
INGLEWOOD WA 6053
Ph: 08 9271 7899 (Client)
Ph: 08 9271 7833 (Non-Client)
Fax: 08 9271 7844
Email: employment_wa@fcl.fl.asn.au
Environmental Defenders Office (WA)
The EDO is a non-profit, non-government community legal centre specialising in public interest
environmental law. Our services include: providing community groups and individuals with legal
advice and representation on environmental issues; promoting environmental law reform; and
undertaking community legal education.
2nd Floor, 533 Hay Street
PERTH WA 6000
Ph: 08 9221 3030 Freecall: 1800 175 542
Fax: 08 9221 3070
Email: edowa@edowa.org.au
Web: www.edowa.org.au
Geraldton Family Advocacy Service (GFAS)
GFAS provides and assists all victims of family violence with legal representation and advice in
restraining order, family law issues, counselling, community education and referrals to the appropriate
agencies eg Centrelink, Department of Housing, Etc.
103 George Road
GERALDTON WA 6530
Ph: 08 9965 4654 Freecall: 1800 654 600
Fax: 08 9921 6377
Email: cathymax@gfas.org.au
Geraldton Resource Centre
The purpose of the Geraldton Resource Centre is to provide a free and confidential information
and counselling service to members of the community who have legal or financial difficulties.
The Geraldton Resource Centre also administers a volunteer visitors' scheme for isolated
people and tenancy assistance, community re-entry program and emergency relief are also
provided at the centre.
Lotteries House
180 Marine Terrace
GERALDTON WA 6530
Ph: (08) 9964 3533
Fax: (08) 9964 3439
TTY: (08) 9964 5822
Email: zane@grc.asn.au
Goldfields Community Legal Centre
Family law, Workers Compensation, Employment Law, Tenancy Advice Unit, community
legal services, providing advice and information to people in the Goldfields region
of Western Australia. Clients can receive some assistance through telephone appointments.
23 Maritana Street
KALGOORLIE WA 6430
Ph: 1300 139 188 or (08) 9021 1888
Fax: (08) 9021 1877
Gosnells Community Legal Centre
Domestic Violence legal service, financial counselling services, family/neighbourhood
mediation service, child support and family law service, welfare rights service,
tenancy advocate, legal community education.
Unit 1, 2232 Albany Highway
GOSNELLS WA 6110
Ph: 08 9398 1455
Fax: 08 9490 1265
Email: admingosclc.com.au
Human Rights WA
Human Rights WA (Inc) is an unfunded community legal centre incorporated under the
Associations Incorporations Act 1987 (WA). HRWA is an activist community legal centre
(CLC), and our work focuses on systemic advocacy, seeking positive change to law,
policy and practice as they impact on human rights, particularly with reference to
vulnerable, disenfranchisedand marginalised groups in the community.
PO Box 669
INGLEWOOD WA 6932
Ph: 08 9471 1199
Fax: 08 9272 8866
Email: hrwa@humanrightswa.org.au
Web: www.humanrightswa.org.au
Kimberley Community Legal Services
The Kimberley Community Legal Service aims to provide a range of services including
community legal education; legal information and advice; tenancy advice and education
to the Kimberley region; and, financial counselling in Kununurra.
4 Papuana Street
KUNUNURRA WA 6743
Ph: 08 9169 3100
Fax: 08 9169 3200
Email: kcls@wa.com.au
Law Society of Western Australia
The Law Society of Western Australia is the professional association for Western
Australian barristers and solicitors. It offers services both to its members and
also to the public and government. For more details of the programs, policies and
events of the Law Society of Western Australia please browse through this Web site or
contact the Law Society.
Level 4, 89 St George's Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
Ph: (08) 9322 7877
Fax: (08) 9322 7899
Email: info@lawsocietywa.asn.au
Web: www.lawsocietywa.asn.au
Mental Health Law Centre
Non profit holistic legal service. Legal advice and representation for involuntary
patients in mental health services; Legal advice and representation for mental health
consumers with criminal law matters; Criminal injuries compensation and guardianship
and administration matters; Information and/or referrals on other legal matters; Community
legal education; Law reform and policy; Involuntary patients in mental health services
seeking advice and representation; Mental health consumers with criminal law problems;
Mental health consumers, carers, consumer organisations, carer organisations and other
non government organisations seeking information and/or referrals on other legal matters.
33 Brisbane Street (cnr Lacey Street),
PERTH WA 6000
Ph: (08) 9328 8266 or Free Call: 1800 620 285
Fax: (08) 9328 8577
Email: office@mhlcwa.org.au
Web: www.mhlcwa.org.au
Midland Information, Debt and Legal Advice Service
Financial counselling service to people with debt problems. Provide information and tools
to develop skills to manage personal financial matters. Referral, information on
debtors' options, support, assistance to negotiate advocate and give budgeting skills
and education on debtors rights and bankruptcy. Also assist with Centrelink. Tenancy
advocacy, offering support information and representation to tenants experiencing tenancy
difficulties. Also assisting with threat of eviction by providing information, referral or
mediation as appropriate. Workshops offering information about financial management and
tenant rights and responsibilities are available by arrangement.
Midland Junction Lotteries House,
39 Helena Street,
MIDLAND WA 6056
Ph: (08) 9250 2123
Fax: (08) 9274 4115
Email: midlas@iprimus.com.au
Multicultural Services Centre of Western Australia
The Centre is a non-profit community organisation established to provide services for migrants
from all cultures. The following services are provided: Employment, education & training program;
Personal support program; accommodation program; Community settlement service program; Home and
community aged care program; Legal services; Evening legal service and immigration service;
Centrelink issues; Taxation issues.
20 View Street
NORTH PERTH WA 6006
Ph: (08) 9328 2699
Fax: (08) 9227 7638
Email: mscwa@bigpond.net.au
Web: www.multicultural.online.wa.gov.au/wppuser/mscwa/homesite/homepage.html
Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
Generalist Legal Advice service. Provides initial advice, minor assistance and
casework in Criminal, Civil and Family, Law. Limited representation.Community
Education provided on a range of legal issues.
10 Cobbler Place
MIRRABOOKA WA 6061
Ph: (08) 9440 1663
TTY: (08) 9440 1680
Email: nsclegal@iinet.net.au
Outcare
An organization working with the community to prevent crime by providing the
services and supports within the justice system and related areas such as
employment, education, training, counselling, the family and so on.
27 Moore St
EAST PERTH WA 6005
Ph: 08 9221 8622
Fax: 08 9221 8611
Email: info@outcare.com.au
Web: www.outcare.com.au
Parkway Legal Advice Centre
Provision of free legal service. Service given by legal practioner with law students in
attendance as observers. Community legal education.
8 Parkway
NEDLANDS WA 6009
Ph: (08) 9380 3668
Fax: (08) 9380 1045
Email: parkway-uwa@hotmail.com
Web: http://sponsored.uwa.edu.au/parkway/
People with Disabilities (WA) Inc
As a consumer managed organisation People With Disabilities (WA) Inc - PWD(WA) - represents
and advocates for the rights and equity of all Western Australians with a disability - physical,
intellectual, psychiatric and sensory.
Oasis Lotteries House,
37 Hampden Road,
NEDLANDS WA 6009
Ph: (08) 9386 6477 Freecall: 1800 193 331
TTY: (08) 9386 6451
Fax: (08) 9386-6705
Email: info@pwdwa.org
Web: www.pwdwa.org/
Pilbara Community Legal Service
The service aims to provide community legal education, training and legal resources to
increase awareness of legal rights. The service provides financial counselling, information,
support and advocacy, particularly to low income and disadvantaged groups. The service also
works in the area of policy and law reform.
Unit 9, Lotteries House
2 Leake Street
SOUTH HEDLAND WA 6722
Ph: (08) 9140 1613
Fax: (08) 9172 2333
Email: ghaywood@kisser.net.au
Southern Communities Advocacy Legal and Education Service (SCALES)
The purpose of the service is to provide legal advice and assistance to those people in the Southern
communities who would otherwise be unable to afford it. Specialist services to tenants, young people,
and, survivors of domestic violence.
Ground Floor, Lotteries House,
Civic Boulevard,
ROCKINGHAM WA, 6168
Ph: (08) 9528 6077
Fax: (08) 9528 6078
Email: scales@murdoch.edu.au
Web: www.scales.murdoch.edu.au/index1024x768.html
Sussex Street Community Law Service
Sussex Street Community Law Service Inc. is a free and readily accessible
legal service to low income and disadvantaged people in the community. It
provides access to accountable, non judgmental and effective services targeted
to people's needs, with an emphasis on the gaining of knowledge and resources.
Sussex Street aims to provide a "one-stop shop" approach to the resolution of
presenting problems.
29 Sussex Street,
EAST VICTORIA PARK WA 6101
Ph: (08) 9470 2676 Disability Discrimination Unit only Freecall: 1800 642 791
TTY: (08) 9470 2831
Email: sussex.st@sscls.asn.au
Web: www.sscls.asn.au
Tenants Advice Service (TAS)
TAS is a statewide specialist community legal service providing services
to residential tenants and workers who assist tenants, and also engages
in law and policy reform to improve the legal and social position of tenants.
Tenants can access information, publications, advice and advocacy through our
advice line and freecall numbers. TAS also resources workers who assist tenants
through the provision of services including training, workshops, advice, information
and publications.
PO Box 8437
Perth Business Centre,
PERTH WA 6847
Ph: (08) 9221 0088 or 1800 621 888 (for WA country callers)
Email: tas@taswa.org
Web: www.taswa.org
Welfare Rights and Advocacy Service (WA)
The Welfare Rights and Advocacy Service (WRAS) is a not-for-profit community
organization which specializes in providing independent, information, advocacy,
advice and referral. WRAS is non-judgemental and aims to empower disadvantaged
people, social security recipients and low waged workers. The service is free
and open to all.
98 Edward Street
PERTH WA 6000
Ph: (08) 9328 1751
TTY: (08) 9328 6069
Fax: 08 9227 1375
Email: welfare@wraswa.org.au
Web: www.wraswa.org.au
Women's Law Centre WA
The Women's Law Centre mainly assists women with family law matters,
and other civil matters including equal opportunity law. The Centre may
be able to provide advice and referral assistance with other areas of law.
The Centre works with interpreters to assist women with English as a second
language.
920 Beaufort Street, (Cnr. Waterford Street)
INGLEWOOD WA 6052
Ph: (08) 9272 8800 or Free Call: 1800 625 122 (Country callers only)
Fax: (08) 9272 8866
TTY: (08) 9272 9500
Email: wlcentreofwa@iinet.net.au
Youth Legal Service
Youth Legal Service is a Community Legal Centre that provides free and
confidential legal services to young people in Western Australia. Our
legal services are available to young people who: are under 25 years of
age and need legal information or advice; and/or who need representation
in the Children's Court.
8 Pier Street
PERTH WA 6000
Ph: (08) 9202 1688, Country Callers: 1800 199 006
Fax: 08 9202 1699
Email: yls@youthlegalserviceinc.com.au
Web: www.youthlegalserviceinc.com.au
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