What is Court Network?
Court Network is a free confidential community service provided by volunteers for victims of crime in Victoria. They provide non-legal information, support and referral in court matters before, during and after.
Discrimination
Where to find legal advice and assistance for your discrimination issue. Disability Discrimination Disability Discrimination Legal Service is a specialist community legal centre which provides advice and assistance in relation to disability discrimination. AED Legal Centre is a specialist community legal centre which provides advice and assistance in relation to disability discrimination in employment or…
Centrelink payments
Where to find legal advice and/or assistance for your Centrelink problem: Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) is a community legal centre that provides free legal services in relation to Social Security and Centrelink matters to people across Victoria. You can also contact Victoria Legal Aid, particularly for Robodebt issues. Some Community Legal Centres (CLCs) provide assistance with…
Contract and consumer issues
Need assistance with a contract or consumer issue? Consumer Action Law Centre is a specialist community legal centre that provides assistance with these types of matters. Consumer Action’s experts can assist with a wide range of consumer law problems, including disputes about: defective goods the supply of services banking bankruptcy consumer leases (including “rent to buy”)…
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: …
Criminal law
Need assistance with a criminal law matter? Your first step will generally be to contact Victoria Legal Aid. Some Community Legal Centres (CLCs) provide assistance with criminal matters. Contact your local CLC to ask if they can help. You might also want to contact Court Network. Court Network is a free and confidential community service…
Centrelink and Medicare
Do you need assistance to access government departments like Centrelink and Medicare? With more and more government services being carried out online, it can be challenging to comply with all their requirements if you can’t meet someone face to face and go through things. If you need assistance to speak to the call centre, or…