Legal Assistance & Information Services in French-Elizabeth-Sandstone Islands
What Is This?
Legal Assistance & Information Services in Australia provide guidance and support on legal matters to the public.
How Is It Funded?
These services are primarily funded by government grants, contributions from the legal profession, and occasionally through user fees or donations.
How To Access?
To access Legal Assistance & Information Services, individuals can visit their websites, contact them via phone or email, or visit their physical offices. A referral may be required.
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Mediation & Ombudsman Support
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) helps individuals to resolve complaints about financial products and services. It’s free to the public and you don’t need to pay someone to help you lodge a complaint.
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General Legal Assistance & Information
General Volunteering Services
Court Network Inc
Court NetworkTo provide support, information and referral to persons attending court and to advocate for the needs of all court users
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Mediation & Ombudsman Support
Family Mediation Direct
We assist parent going through separation to reach agreements about their children and property.
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General Advocacy Services
General Support Services & Counselling
Mediation & Ombudsman Support
General Volunteering Services
Specialist Homelessness Services
Homelessness Advocacy Service
. Statewide service providing advocacy, information and referral to people experiencing homelessness and/or at risk of homelessness who seek to raise a complaint with a homelessness service provider (Office of Housing funded). Statewide training on consumer rights and participation
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Mediation & Ombudsman Support
Mediation
Family Mediation DirectWe provide mediation services to separated people who need to reach agreement on children & property matters. We start the process within 2 business days and guarantee our availability for mediation within 5 business days after individual intake sessions are completed.
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General Legal Assistance & Information
Tenancy - Bond Recovery, Repairs, and Evictions (Arrears)
Anika LegalAnika Legal is a free online legal service that provides advice and casework to residential tenants who pre-VCAT and need help with repairs or negotiating a payment plan to avoid eviction, or are at VCAT defending a claim for their bond.
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General Legal Assistance & Information
Victoria Legal Aid - Ballarat
Victoria Legal AidOur qualified staff run Legal Help Chat between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday. Our chat is closed on public holidays. When you send us a message to start a chat, we will ask for details about you and your legal question. Our chat staff can give you general information to help with your question. We can also refer you to other organisations that may be able to help.
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General Legal Assistance & Information
Women's Legal Service Victoria
We help women experiencing family violence, separation, and divorce to find safety and get legal advice. Our lawyers, social workers and financial counsellors work with you to make sure that you have what you need to make decisions for yourself and your children, gain independence and financial stability. Our support is free and confidential.
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Disability Information & Counselling
General Legal Assistance & Information
Your Story Disability Legal Support
Your Story Disability Legal Support empowers people with disability to safely share their story with the Disability Royal Commission and connect with local support services. We work in partnership with communities to deliver a person centred, trauma-informed and culturally safe legal service.