Answer a few short questions about our online directory app to find the most suitable community legal centre in New South Wales that can help you with a legal problem. You can also contact us at any time for advice via our website request page. Check out the Australian Pro Bono Centre`s guide to finding legal aid in New South Wales. This includes free legal services as well as ways to contact private law firms. Community legal centres are independent non-governmental organizations that provide free legal assistance to individuals and communities when such assistance is most needed. NSW Tenants` Union Here you will find the advice and advocacy service of your local tenants. Monday (10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.): Tenant Advice Centre at 1800 251 101 The speed of obtaining such advice is crucial, as there are often tight deadlines for many review actions, some of which last only 14 or 21 days. So, once you become aware of an adverse decision taken against you by a state or public decision-making authority, contact us for a free and non-binding consultation, to discuss the merits of your case and what we can do to help you. We are happy to discuss your questions and explain the process in more detail. There are forty municipal law centres in New South Wales.
Community law centers can help with a number of issues, including family law, domestic violence, debts, fines, rentals, discrimination, credit, insurance, Centrelink and more. W: www.districtcourt.justice.nsw.gov.au/Pages/facilities_support/legal_advice/legal_advice.aspx LawAccess NSW can refer you to the Community Legal Center that is best suited to your legal problem. Search the Find Legal Answers database. Find Legal Answers is a service of the New South Wales State Library for the New South Wales community. Free legal information is available via links to fact sheets, online books, laws and publications. Contact the Law Society of NSW Solicitor Referral Service for help finding a private law firm. Please note that this referral service is NOT intended for free legal assistance – you will receive contact details for private law firms. Most often, private law firms or lawyers charge money for their services. Ask your legal question online with Justice Connect Answers. This online platform connects people with real lawyers who can answer simple legal questions – for free and online. Trying to solve legal problems can be stressful, exhausting and scary. If you encounter any problems, help is available.
Provides information and advice to clients in Illawarra and the South Coast who are appealing Centrelink`s decisions. LawAccess NSW is the best starting point to solve a legal problem in New South Wales. It is a free government telephone service that provides legal information, advice and recommendations to people who have a legal problem in New South Wales. Legal information can help you find the best solution to your legal problem. Our self-help legal information page contains a list of websites where you can find simple legal information. Having trouble with a Centrelink payment? Our members are specialized legal centers that offer free advice on issues such as appealing a Centrelink decision, Centrelink debts, difficulties in applying for a disability pension, periods of exclusion from compensation and more. Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited (ALS) is a community-controlled organisation responsible for assisting Aboriginal people in New South Wales and the ACT. Als provides legal advice, referrals and case handling in the areas of criminal and family law (including care and protection) and, in some cases, civil law. Legal Aid NSW is a legal department of the nsw government that deals with family law, criminal cases and certain civil law matters.
They provide free legal advice as well as legal representation and legal aid to pay for a legal aid lawyer or a private lawyer. Whether a person can receive legal aid depends on the type of legal problem they have and their income. LawAccess NSW staff can help staff find out if legal aid is available and help them complete the NSW legal aid application form over the phone. Find your nearest specialized legal center by selecting your state below. A women`s rights centre that provides legal representation, advocacy, advice and referrals to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children and youth. If you`ve been contacted by Centrelink and accused of alleged Social Security fraud, you may have been invited to an interview or asked to present your side of the story. These types of cases can lead to criminal prosecution, which can lead to a criminal conviction against your name and perhaps even jail time. It is essential that if you have been accused of such fraud with Centrelink, you seek sound legal advice before providing information to Centrelink or participating in an interview. You need to know your rights and seek advice on the details of your case today from one of our Social Security and Centrelink lawyers. Request free legal assistance through Justice Connect`s online tool. This tool helps people understand if they are eligible for Justice Connect services and connect with free legal aid lawyers and pro bono lawyers.
We can provide you with legal advice and information about your Centrelink issue. We may also be able to: Discover the self-help resources developed by Justice Connect. This is a database of free fact sheets to help you understand and solve your legal problem. Legal issues covered include rental, employment, extended care planning, COVID-19 issues, money issues, natural disasters, bankruptcy, discrimination, construction litigation, and LGBTQI+ resources. W: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/for-lawyers/duty-lawyers-information Provides free legal advice on social security issues to all nsw residents. The Legal Helpline for Children Under 18 provides legal advice and information to young people under 18 and operates on weekdays from 9 to midnight with a 24-hour service from Friday 9 to Sunday midnight and also on public holidays. The Law Society`s pro bono program can connect you with law firms that are willing to offer their legal services for free or at a reduced fee. The Welfare Rights Centre provides free legal information, advice and representation to New South Wales residents specialising in social security law and family support and family management law through Centrelink. There is a wide range of websites, apps, and phone services that offer free legal information that you can use without or before consulting a lawyer. These can be useful if you want to research your options or understand a common legal problem. Access the Bar Association`s legal advice program. This regulation matches legitimate requests for mutual legal assistance with a lawyer or mediator who can advise you, appear for you or help you resolve your legal problem.
This website contains links to a number of fact sheets and resources that may be useful to you. Phone (08) 8982 1111 | 1800 812 953 Fax (08) 8982 1112 The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon. You should discuss your individual situation with a lawyer. Tel. (08) 9432 9790 TTY (08) 9432 9777 Fax (08) 9432 9794 W: www.justiceconnect.org.au/our-programs/self-representation Telephone (08) 8972 1712 | 1800 620 108 Fax (08) 8972 1572 info@kwils.com.au kwils.com.au Please call for an appointment opening hours 8:00 – 16:30 | Monday to Friday T: 1300 888 529 (LawAccess) or 1800 101 810 if you are registered with 18 Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) 1800 765 767 (police and court fees) or 1800 733 233 (care and protection and family matters). Even if your Centrelink case is not an allegation of fraud, but you believe the wrong decision was made regarding your eligibility for a particular payment method or service, we can also help you review these types of decisions and advise you on the best course of action.