2019-2020 Annual Report available now
We are pleased to announce our 2019-2020 Annual Report is now available. You can see it here
Workplace Injury Compensation
The Law Institute of Victoria has a Find a Lawyer service which lists lawyers who specialise in this area of law. These are not free services. The Find A Lawyer service can refer you to up to three private lawyers who can provide a 30 minute interview at no charge so that you can work out if…
Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
ORGANISATIONCAN THEY HELP?HOW THEY CAN HELP Private lawyersYou can find a private lawyer through the Law Institute of Victoria’s online search tool. These are not free services. This service can refer you to up to three private lawyers. They can each give you a free 30-minute interview so you can work out if they are…
Wills
How to find a lawyer who can help you write your will or dispute a will The Law Institute of Victoria has a Find a Lawyer service which lists lawyers who specialise in this area of law. These are not free services. The Find A Lawyer service can refer you to up to three private lawyers who…
Family law
ORGANISATIONCAN THEY HELP?HOW THEY CAN HELP Victoria Legal AidExplain your options Work out whether they can help you or pay for a private lawyer to help you Some Community Legal Centres (CLC)Contact your local CLC to ask if they can help
Personal Injury
ORGANISATIONCAN THEY HELP?HOW THEY CAN HELP Private lawyersYou can find a private lawyer through the Law Institute of Victoria’s online search tool. These are not free services. This service can refer you to up to three private lawyers. They can each give you a free 30-minute interview so you can work out if they are…
Discrimination
ORGANISATIONCAN THEY HELP?HOW THEY CAN HELP JobAccessAdvice for people with disability who are currently employed, but at risk of losing their employment Disability Discrimination Legal ServiceAdvice Help with disability discrimination AED Legal CentreAdvice Help with disability discrimination in employment or education JobWatchLegal help for all Victorian workers Free and confidential telephone information about your rights…
Centrelink payments
ORGANISATIONCAN THEY HELP?HOW THEY CAN HELP Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV)They can give you free legal services about Social Security and Centrelink if you live in Victoria Victoria Legal AidRobodebt issues Other Centrelink issues Some Community Legal Centres (CLC) Contact your local CLC to ask if they can help
Contract and consumer issues
ORGANISATIONCAN THEY HELP?HOW THEY CAN HELP Consumer Action Law CentreConsumer Action Law Centre is a specialist community legal centre that helps with these kinds of things: When you’ve bought something that doesn’t work like it should Services (e.g. tradespeople, hairdressers) Problems with your bank Bankruptcy Consumer leases (including “rent to buy”) Credit (e.g. credit card)…
Support when making a submission to the Disability Royal Commission
The Commission website provides comprehensive information about the aims and role of the Commission and options for providing a submission: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/. Legal Rights Prior to making a submission, it is recommended that legal advice is sought to ensure the legal rights of the participants are acknowledged. Your Story Disability Legal Support provide free legal advice: …