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Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Ltd

NSW, Australia

Criminal Legal representation

North and North West Community Legal Service Inc

NSW, Australia

Provides free legal information, advice and education to people in North and North West region of NSW. However, do not handle property settlements in marriage & divorce, conveyance (buying/selling property), commercial business matters or small business advice.

Bowraville Health Clinic

NSW, Australia

This multi-service clinic includes medical services, audiology and school screening, immunization, living skills classes, women's health clinic, eye and diabetes clinic, transport and playgroup, mens program, healthy lifestyle programs, regular food runs every Friday of the week . Families First Officer, Centrelink, probation and parole, mental health, sexual health, court support, visting psychiatrists, Busways vouchers and a free bus service to Kempsey for clients.

Department of Juvenile Justice

NSW, Australia

Pre Court Assessments - Supervision of young persons on court orders.

Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme - Taree

NSW, Australia

Support workers provide information regarding what happens in court, AVO's, organise legal representation, provide support in the courtroom and refer to meet other needs. Aboriginal Specialist Worker available. The scheme operates at Taree court on Mondays and Tuesdays and Forster Court on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Drug and Alcohol Service / Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment Program (MERIT) Port Macquarie

NSW, Australia

Intake and assessment, home and community detoxification from drug and alcohol use, early intervention and community education, education and training for community health workers, comprehensive pharmacotherapy (methadone) services include prescribing, dosing, and case management, counselling, referral for inpatient treatment. MERIT Program (Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment. MERIT Program conducted in Court at Wauchope one day a month, in Kempsey Tuesday and Wednesday and in Port Macquarie Monday, Thursday and Friday. Contact is via D&A Intake Office - 1300 662263 or 0265 866030.

Nambucca Community Centre

NSW, Australia

A place where people can meet in a friendly environment. Nambucca Heads focused, help people to find services. Provides a venue for services and the public to hire for meetings etc. Work for the dole. Volunteer Support and Referral Program. Legal clinic, tax help. Laminating, binding, typing, bulk photocopying. Also offers Financial Counsellling and is also a referral for crisis accommodation.

Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre

NSW, Australia

SERVICES PROVIDED - information services, individual disability advocacy and referral, community development(support groups), CHERP - Coffs Harbour Educational Programs, U3A - University of Third Ages. Free Legal advice every fortnight (Thursday) from 5pm, tax help, free counselling service.

Neighbourhood Centre - Nambucca Valley

NSW, Australia

Information, referral and advocacy service for individuals and groups in the Nambucca Shire. Services include Crisis Acommodation Brokerage Service for people who are homeless or at risk, Financial Counselling, Generalist counselling, Legal Advice, Tax Help. Room hire available for groups. Also operate Nambucca Heads Community Centre.

The Neighbourhood House Inc

NSW, Australia

Financial Counselling is available on Wednesdays 1-4pm. This service will assist in accessing required assistance by referral to appropriate service/agency if no other resources available. Advocacy. Free Generalist Counsellor is available Monday-Friday. Free legal advice, tax help, room hire, low cost typing and faxing is also available. Craft group every second Thursday. Homestart - visits and help to families with children under 5 years of age. Grandparent and kinship service.

North Coast Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service - Coffs Harbour

NSW, Australia

Provides rehabilitation services, support and referral for people who have had a traumatic head injury. Does not provide long term management.

Public Trustee - Port Macquarie Branch

NSW, Australia

Wills, estates and trusts administration. DX 74446.

Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre

NSW, Australia

Information and referral service. Community notice-board. Private office available for services to access as an outreach office. Provides low cost photocoping and faxing facilities. Outreach for Centrelink clients to fax their forms. Tax help, legal assistance programs and energy assistance payment scheme vouchers. Youth Outreach, Community garden, Toy library, Volunteer referral service. Emergency Relief Centre for food vouchers etc.

Hosie and Partners Solicitors

NSW, Australia

General solicitor's services including those for retirees.

Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre - Lismore

NSW, Australia

Free legal advice. Information and referral. General court support. Legal education. Tenants advice. Domestic violence court support. Freecall Legal Service: 1800 689 889; Tenants Advice: 1800 649 135; Domestic Violence Court Support: 1300 720 606. Closed 1 pm - 2 pm.

South West Tenants Advice

NSW, Australia

South West Tenants Advice is here to ensure tenants know their rights and obligations in tenancy matters. South West Tenants Advice is available to any residential tenant.

Broken Hill Aged and Invalid Pensioners Association

NSW, Australia

Meetings held alternate Thursdays on Pension Day. Organises activities/events/trips/groups. (Current at 31/07/07)

Far West Community Legal Centre Inc.

NSW, Australia

Provides free information or advice on: Criminal/Traffic Offences, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Divorce, Limited Legal Casework, Court Procedures, Child Support, Consumer Complaints, Discrimination, Social Security, Tenancy Advice/Referral, Community Legal Education, Law Reform Activities. Face to face or telephone appointments. (Current at 26/03/08)

Kingswood Healing Support Group

NSW, Australia

For anyone with a illness and their carers. People don't need to give personal details. We aim to provide support for people. A safe environment for people to discuss and explore issues related to their illness, to learn how to improve the quality of their lives, provide education and support to the primary carers. Anyone with any illness is welcome. A doctor attends every meeting for advice and for hypnosis. The group hasn't got a permanent meeting place at the moment, so ring Joe to find out where to meet. The group is run by Dr Muthukrishnan (4736 6900) for hypnotherapy.

Elizabeth Evatt Community Legal Centre (EECLC)

NSW, Australia

Free legal information and advice about all types of legal problems except commercial, conveyancing and tax. Domestic violence and tenants support services.

Barnardos Legal Appointment Booking Service

NSW, Australia

Barnardos provide a room in which clients can have an appointment with Bell & Partners Solicitors. We saw a need to facilitate access to quality legal advice for all people, regardless of their economic situation. Bell & Partners offers a full range of legal advice staffed by professional solicitors for all types of matters. If for some reason you are unable to attend on Thursdays, please contact us and we will try to make some other suitable arrangements, e.g phone appointment. Seniors Card holders are eligible for various benefits and discounts.

Father's Support Service

NSW, Australia

Information workshops for separated fathers, Educational groups for separated fathers support groups, Parenting skills for parents with children 0-5 years of age. Child Protection Courses.

Australian Lebanese Welfare Group

NSW, Australia

Promotes the benefit and well being of migrants and refugees from an Arabic background living in Holroyd, Parramatta, and Penrith district through referral, casework, advocacy, community and group development, education, information on support services. Also provide support and assistance in accessing services from Centrelink, immigration, housing, health issues, youth issues, education & training, English language support. Domestic Violence issues will be referred on to appropriate services.

Central Coast Legal Centre

NSW, Australia

The Central Coast Legal is a non profit community based service which seeks to provide free, accessible and non-judgemental service to people living on the Central Coast. They are able to provide assistance to individuals and non-profit groups. Their target group is specifically people from low socio-economic backgrounds. They provide a range of direct legal services via telephone advice - service available are: General Legal information and referral, Legal advice over the phone, Guided self representation. They also provide Community Legal Education activities and Law Reform and Systemic Advocacy. They also operate a Children's Court Assistance Scheme at both the Wyong and Woy Woy Children's Courts.

Family Support Centre Inc

NSW, Australia

The aim of this service is to promote well being for all family members, individually and collectively by provision of information, referral, mobile playgroups,parenting and self help groups/workshops. A Solicitor is available at the Centre fortnightly to provide advice on Family Law metters. This is an ADVISORY SERVICE ONLY and free to the members of the community. A JP is available Tuesday to Friday . A Solo parents support group runs on a Thursday 10 -12. Supported playgroups held in outreach locations Monday to Thursday, mentor program for boys aged 10-12years, community outreach program including parenting/self development groups/workshops and invidual counselling also available.

Legal Aid Commission of NSW (Central Coast Office)

NSW, Australia

The Legal Aid Commission gives free legal ADVICE on Family law (by appointment at Gosford and in Sydney); CSA Child Support; Civil Law on Housing law; Consumer law; Discrimination and other human rights law; Social Security; Migration (available only in Sydney); Mental health and Guardianship is available by appointment. Appts. are usually limited to 20 minutes. If the client needs MORE THAN legal advice, a lawyer can be provided to help with their case. This is called grant of legal aid and Application forms are available at a Legal Aid office or from duty lawyers at local courts. Grant of Legal Aid is generally Free, however contributions may be required for some legal matters. Other Special services available through Legal Aid are: Child Support Service tel. 1800 451 784, Legal Aid Hotline for under 18s tel.1800 101 810 (available Mon- Fri 9 am - midnight and weekends 12 noon - midnight).

Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre

NSW, Australia

Provides services and programs targeted to the general community in the Kincumber area. The Centre runs a variety of courses including gentle exercises, parenting courses, women's groups, interest groups and a support group for women from domestic violence backgrounds. The Seniors Computer Club holds classes on most Mondays and Tuesdays telephone (02) 4369 2530 for enrolment. Coast Care Counselling are at the Centre - Male counsellor - individual and relationship counselling (listed separately). Telephone centre for information on Domestic Violence Support Groups that meet at the Centre. Tax help available July - October phone centre for appointment. Multicultural Support Group phone centre for details. Better Health Self Management 5 week course for people with long term health conditions. Carers welcome. Bookings essential. Carers morning tea at no cost with guest speakers.

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Inc

NSW, Australia

Offers programs to enable people to improve lifestyles. A referral is required for emergency assistance, appointments available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10.30 am - 2 pm referral require from Centrelink, client needs to bring outstanding bills, assistance is in food vouchers only. A Free Legal Advice Services is at the Centre for people on a low income. The service is available one day per month each person is allocated a 45 minute appointment on the day. Phone Neighbourhood Centre for more information and booking. Tax help is available from the end of June till October. Womens Legal Clinics available.

Public Trustee NSW

NSW, Australia

The Public Trustee is a self funded NSW government body. The Public Trustee provides information on wills, power of attorney and trusts. To act as an executor, attorney and trustee. Home visits can be arranged on request. Experienced trust, legal and taxation officers provide the information you need with regards to setting up a trust. Also provides a range of services to help you manage financially now or in the future

Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC)

NSW, Australia

LIAC provides clients with free information about the law in NSW. They cannot provide legal advice but can help with information about common legal problems. They also refer clients to the appropriate organisation for further information.

Department of Juvenile Justice - Central Coast

NSW, Australia

JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMUNITY SERVICES is responsible for preparation of court requested background reports; supervision and support of young people released on community based orders; and community development. YOUTH JUSTICE CONFERENCING (separate division - shared office) is responsible for diversion of young people from the criminal justice system.

Hunter Community Legal Centre

NSW, Australia

Free initial legal advice is provided by telephone and during face to face appointments. Free telephone advice sessions are held every Monday and Wednesday mornings between 9.30am and 12.30pm. Monthly appointment are held throughout the area. Appointments are also held every Thursday evening in our Newcastle office. Appointments for these services can only be made during the phone advice service on Mon & Wed mornings. Appts. cannot be made at any other time

The University of Newcastle Legal Centre

NSW, Australia

The UNLC operates as a community legal centre, providing free legal advice and assistance to those in the Hunter area. The centre aims to assist persons with limited financial means to provide an excellent legal service based on ethical practice and also in matters that are of public interest. The centre provides legal advice on a wide range of matters including debt, family law, victims compensation, employment, discrimination, wills, power of attorney, enduring guardianship, motor vehicle accidents, tenancy, consumer and fair trading services, neighbour disputes, public interest matters, mental health and social security. Drop in advice sessions are offered during University semesters on a Wednesday afternoon fom 1.30pm to 4pm. Evening sessions are held on Wednesday by appointment only. Clients are to telephone the centre before presenting.

Family Law Courts - Newcastle Registry

NSW, Australia

Provide family law information service for divorce, children, consent and other, client information, brochures, do-it-yourself kits, making some common applications, Provide the following legal resources, court lists, court forms, judgements, legislation (family law act, Rules etc.,) practice directions, case management guidelines, case management directions. Full registries provide full filing and dispute resolution services (if clients have current applcation) and hearings (Newcastle is a full register)

Maitland Womens Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme

NSW, Australia

Provides support at Maitland, Singleton & Cessnock Court for women seeking apprehended Domestic Violence Orders; Assistance with finding appropriate legal representation; support and information to women, advocacy and referral to community services.

Department Of Community Services- Maitland

NSW, Australia

State Government child protection agency.

Court Liaison Service

NSW, Australia

Information made available to the court regarding people who are mentally ill or are having problems with their mental health.

Woodrising Neighbourhood and Community Centre

NSW, Australia

Activities and services include; crisis relief, free legal advice, adult education, literacy, computers, parenting programs, playgroups, information & referral, advocacy, tax help by appointment, Adolescent & Family Counsellor, Creditline Westlake Macquarie, Financial counselling and problem gambling counselling

Community Restorative Centre - Hunter Project

NSW, Australia

Hunter Project provides transitional and family support. FAMILY SUPPORT is to work with communities as crime and prison can break down family and other relationships. By providing support to families, we help people to stay connected and support each other. CRC assists families through casework support, advice, counselling and working with other agencies. TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT is activating change with CRC providing support services to people making the stressful transition from prison to the wider community. We aim to reduce the incidence of people re-offending and returning to prison. They provide 3 months of pre-release support and information to prisoners. The program also operates for up to 1 year after release and can help with employment, health, finances, housing, identification and debt issues.

Hunter Sexual Assault Services

NSW, Australia

Provides counselling for the people of the Hunter and their care givers and family members. Provides 3 x counselling and support services between the hours of 9am - 5pm weekdays at the following locations. Wallsend, Lower Hunter Community Health Centre ph: (02) 4931 2000 and Upper Hunter community health centre PH: 6542 9125.

East Nowra Neighbourhood Centre

NSW, Australia

Provides information and referral services to the East Nowra community: Migrant Outreach Worker; Immunisation Clinic 1st Wed of the month Office Admin Services, Tax assistance, English classes for CALD Wednesday Busy Bears Group, Craft Group, Harmonica group. Sewing machine available Thurs 9.30 am - 12 noon Patchwork quilting Fridays 9 am - 3 pm Other classes (check each semester/term). The centre also produces a newcomer's kit.

Illawarra Legal Centre

NSW, Australia

Tenancy Service: 4274 3475 for information and advice or Fax 4274 3491. Does not assist landlords. Starting a tenancy, Residential Tenancies Tribunal, evictions, repairs, filling out bond claim forms. Financial Counselling and Advocacy: Assessment, negotiation with creditors, information and workshops. Welfare rights service: Problems with Centrelink and Austudy. General Law: Legal advice, representation and referral for issues such as Child Support, Maintenance, Domestic Violence (AVO), Victims Compensation, Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Debt Matters. Community legal education: Workshops and talks. Can self refer. Face to face interviews only by appointment for all services. Phone advice available within hours of operation - contact for times.

Office of the Public Trustee - Wollongong

NSW, Australia

The Public Trustee's Office provides free assistance in preparing a will where the Public Trustee is the Executor. This service charges for administering an estate at a reduced rate. The Public Trustee also provides private financial management services with variable fees. All Clerks of Petty Sessions at Local Courts are agents for the Public Trustee -Kiama 4232 1014, Albion Park 4256 2160, Nowra 4421 2277.

Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre

NSW, Australia

1800 229 529 if calling Ulladulla to Bega. Ulladulla outreach 2nd Monday each month. Free legal advice, referral and advocacy for a range of individuals and groups in the Shoalhaven district, especially those on low incomes or other disadvantaged groups. Can offer advice on children in family law, domestic violence, child protection, tenancy, discrimination, victim compensation, debt, and social security. Provides free legal advice, casework and legal education to residents of the Shoalhaven and South Coast, including a women's issues solicitor with a focus on domestic violence and Aboriginal women. Provides telephone advice on Tuesday between 10 am -12 noon and Thursday between 2 pm - 4 pm. After an initial telephone consultation appointments will be made if necessary to see a solicitor.

Wollongong Chamber Registrar

NSW, Australia

Service provides free advice and information on procedural matters, court procedures and referral to other services. Covers areas such as family law, dispute settlement and conciliation, power of attorney and wills. Telephone appointment available. Interview by appointment only. Other services part time at Port Kembla, Albion Park, Kiama and Nowra Albion Park 4256 2160 Kiama 4232 1014 Nowra 4421 2277 or 4421 2039 Port Kembla 4274 0735 or 4274 0754 Solicitors are provided through Legal Aid.

Wollongong Legal Aid

NSW, Australia

Assist in areas of family law, criminal law, consumer issues, domestic violence, child welfare, refugee applications, disputes with government departments, discrimination, environmental issues. Provide a lawyer to assist with a case if granted legal aid. Veterans Advocacy Service 9219 5148. Outreach services in Albion Park, Bellambi, Warilla, Nowra.

Public Trustee - Chatswood

NSW, Australia

The Public Trustee of New South Wales is responsible for the making of wills, the management of trust funds, assets, and deceased estates. It also acts under a Power of Attorney to manage financial affairs. Home visits can be arranged for aged and people with disabilities.

Willoughby Community Aid - Legal Advice Service

NSW, Australia

Solicitors available to give free advice and referral on legal matters. No phone advice available. Appointments are necessary. 20 min appointments.

Migrantlink Australia Ltd

NSW, Australia

Migrantlink is a service which assists migrants with settlement issues.

North Sydney Local Court

NSW, Australia

The staff are available to assist with information about legal processes and court procedures, including explanations of the options available to parties involved in a dispute. Further information is available from the office on request.

Ryde Local Court - Chamber Registrar

NSW, Australia

The Chamber Registrar provides free information and education on processes and procedures in local courts.

Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre - Legal Advice Service

NSW, Australia

Free legal advice on various matters is provided by appointment only.

Willoughby Council - Aged and Disability Services

NSW, Australia

The Council's Aged and Disability Services Co-ordinator identifies the needs of older people and people with disabilities and assists to develop high quality services and facilities to meet these needs. Provision of information and referral for older people and people with disabilities and their carers. Promotes equitable access to community services and facilities for older people and people with disabilities.

Centacare - Bega

NSW, Australia

Marriage and family counselling

Sexual Assault Service

NSW, Australia

A confidential service for women, children and men who have been sexually assaulted. Information and support with medical, police and legal services. Ongoing counselling for survivors and non offending family and friends. Information and referral for adult survivors of child sexual abuse.

ACT Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group

NSW, Australia

Raises funds to assist people with cancer who may be in crisis. Counselling is available. Financial assistance available.

Mental Health Advocacy Service

NSW, Australia

Provides legal representation to people who are the subject of proceedings under the mental health Act. Provides telephone advice about mental health law. Provides speakers to interested groups.

Public Trust NSW - Burwood Office

NSW, Australia

The Public Trustee is responsible for the making of wills, the management of trust funds, assets and deceased estates. It also acts under a Power of Attorney to manage financial affairs. Home visits can be arranged for the aged and people with disabilities. Appointments can be arranged by phone.

National Council of Women New South Wales Inc.

NSW, Australia

NCW NSW is an umbrella organisation for 65 other organisations which represent women in NSW. NCW NSW deals with issues that are of concern to women and their families such as: discrimination & inequality, status of women. It also makes submissions to the NSW government, holds an annual luncheon and has open forums on topics of community interest. NCW NSW publishes a quarterly newsletter and an annual report and holds monthly meetings on the last Thursday of the month, 6.00pm-8.00pm, 1st Floor, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney.

Administrative Decision Tribunal

NSW, Australia

Provides a cost effective and convenient way of obtaining administrative review of government decisions and of having complaints resolved. Decisions relating to the guardianship or financial management of people who lack capacity can also be reviewed by the Tribunal. It also inquires into complaints of discrimination, vilification, harassment and victimisation referred to it by the Anti-Discrimination Board; takes disciplinary action against some professional groups and hears retail lease claims. The ADT cannot review government decisions unless the law under which the decision is made permits it. It cannot resolve disputes with local councils. Eligibility: For administrative review - Anyone in NSW who has made a claim under an approved authority and is seeking a review. For other matters - The Tribunal can resolve some civil disputes relating to NSW laws and make determinations in relation to NSW professional discipline issues in accordance with specific statutory provisions.

Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC)

NSW, Australia

The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) is empowered to inquire into allegations of race, sex, disability and age discrimination in specific areas of public life. The Commission may also investigate alleged breaches of human rights by federal governments and allegations of specific types of discrimination in the area of employment and occupation on grounds such as trade union activity, criminal record, political opinion, social origin, medical record, age or sexual preference. The Commission's responsibilities include: education and public awareness discrimination and human rights complaints human rights compliance policy and legislative development. We do this through: resolving complaints of discrimination or breaches of human rights under federal laws holding public inquiries into issues of national importance

Health Care Complaints Commission

NSW, Australia

An independent organisation that acts to ensure the public health and safety by dealing with complaints about health service providers (public and private) in NSW. The Commission assesses and resolves complaints. The Commission has also the power to investigate and prosecute serious complaints. Anyone who is concerned about a health service can contact the commission's Inquiry Service. After listening to the concerns, the Inquiry Officer will discuss the options available and can also provide information about, and referralto other organisations, as required. Complaint forms can be downloaded from the website. The Commission can provide assistance with lodging a complaint, if required.

Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal

NSW, Australia

The Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear and determine matters under the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Act 2001. The Tribunal determines matters under eight divisions: tenancy, general, home building, motor vehicles, residential parks, strata and community schemes, commercial, and retirement villages. The purpose is to provide quick, informal and inexpensive resolution of disputes. Parties to applications represent themselves in most matters. Pre-application advice is available from Fair Trading Centre (FTC) on 133 220. An interpreter will be provided at tribunal hearings where needed. The Tribunal is a statewide service and has registries in Tamworth, Newcastle, Wollongong, Penrith, Parramatta, Sydney, Liverpool & Hurstville.

NSW Disability Discrimination Legal Centre

NSW, Australia

Service provides legal advice on disability discrimination to people with disabilities & their associates. Advice by appointment only. Education workshops available. As the Centre has only 3 staff, they help different people in different ways, depending on how much help they need, who else may be able to assist them and how many other cases they have at the time. As well as giving legal advice, this service may be able to: find another lawyer or legal centre to help you; find an advocate to help you; help you write your complaint; help you prepare your case; represent you; give you advice from time to time.

Inner City Legal Centre

NSW, Australia

Inner City Legal is a community legal centre. They offer free legal advice, referrals and assistance to people who live and/or work in the inner city and surrounding areas. Areas include apprehended violence orders, criminal matters, debt/credit, discrimination, employment, family law, juvenile justice, victim compensation, and other areas of general law. They also participate in community legal education and law reform activities. Urgent legal advice is provided to victims of domestic violence and in children's criminal matters (ph 9332 1966). The Lesbian and Gay Legal Advice Service operates out of the centre on Wednesday evenings. This service provides legal advice to lesbian and gay men. The centre does not give advice on sale of property, conveyancing, immigration or commercial matters.

Inner South West Community Development Organisation

NSW, Australia

Home to the Home and Community Care Development Officer (HACC DO) for Canterbury, Marrickville, Rockdale, Kogarah and Hurstville. The HACC DO provides information about HACC services, relevant legislation effecting the HACC program, and also acts as a link between the state funding body (DADHC) and HACC services, offering information and training, to assist in the provision of quality HACC services. The Inner South West Community Development Organisation also provides information, resources, planning, and community development to other (not only HACC) community services in the region.

Office of Fair Trading - Hurstville

NSW, Australia

As the consumer protection agency in New South Wales, the Office of Fair Trading works to assist consumers in resolving a wide range of issues. In doing so, it also advises traders on fair and ethical practice, registers businesses and promotes co-operatives, provides occupational licensing and maintains product safety and standards.

Legal Aid Commission of NSW - Sutherland

NSW, Australia

Provides free legal advice on criminal and family law matters. May also arrange for representation in criminal matters at Sutherland Local Court, in family proceedings in Sutherland and Kogarah Local Courts, and in the Family Court in Sydney. A civil law solicitor visits the office one day a month. A Lawyer specialising in Child Support Agency matters visits the office once a month to give advice and represent clients. An appointment is necessary.

Gosford Court - Chamber Registrar

NSW, Australia

The Chamber Registrar provides free information and education on processes and procedures in local courts. The initial interview with the chamber registrar is over the phone and he will then arrange for an appointment if it is necessary

Woy Woy Court - Registrar Information Service

NSW, Australia

The Chamber Registrar Service provides free information on processes and procedures in local courts. The initial interview with the registrar is over the phone by appointment Preparation of relevant local court documents if necessary.

Wyong Court - Chamber Registrar

NSW, Australia

The Chamber Magistrate provides free information and education on processes and procedures in local courts. The initial interview with the registrar is over the phone and an appointment will be arranged if necessary.

NSW POLICE FORCE - Ethnic Community Liaison Officer - Hornsby

NSW, Australia

The Ethnic Community Liaison Officer (ECLO) facilitates communication between police and ethnic communities by increasing community awareness about what constitutes crime and ways to report it. ECLOs also develop and implement community education programs on safety and crime prevention, provide victim support and language assistance where appropriate.

NSW POLICE FORCE

NSW, Australia

The Ethnic Community Liaison Officer (ECLO) facilitates communication between police and ethnic communities by increasing community awareness about what constitutes crime and ways to report it. ECLO's also develop and implement community education programs on safety and crime prevention, provide victim support and language assistance where appropriate.

Responsive User Services in Health (RUSH) - Ryde/Hornsby Service

NSW, Australia

Provides a range of services based on harm minimisation principles, for people who inject drugs, (e.g. advocacy in health & legal matters, accommodation advice, drug information & referral). Needle & syringe program. Community waste disposal bin for sharps available 24hrs, located at 37 Fourth Ave, Eastwood.

Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program - Central Coast

NSW, Australia

The Central Coast Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme (CCDVCAS) provides support to women using the court system to escape domestic violence. They will explain about ADVOs and stopping domestic violence, what will happen in court and referral to other organisations. Workers provide court support at Gosford, Woy Woy and Wyong local courts and support parents seeking ADVO's against their dependent children at Woy Woy and Wyong Children's Court. The service also has workers who work out of Gosford Police Station to make contact with victims of domestic violence as soon as possible after the incident occurs. These workers work closely with the Domestic Violence Liaison Officers (DVLO's) and are known as the Domestic Violence Intervention Response Team (DVIRT).

Legal Aid Commission NSW - Parramatta

NSW, Australia

Provides free legal advice and re presentaion in criminal, family and certain civil law matters subject to means and merit test. Can provide contact details for local officers. Fees:Legal re presentaion subject of means and merit tests

Legal Aid Commission NSW - Blacktown

NSW, Australia

Provides free legal advice for criminal and family law matters. Also provides representation for family law and criminal matters to be heard at Blacktown Local Court and family law at Parramatta Family Court. Fees: Some services provided subject to means testing.

Indigenous Women's Program

NSW, Australia

Legal advice, information and support, referral

Federal Magistrates Court of Australia - Albury Registry

NSW, Australia

Family Court - court services

Attorney General's Dept

NSW, Australia

Local Court Procedures including criminal, civil, children, coronial and liquor licensing. Agent for Public Trustee and Births Deaths and Marriages.

Community Legal Service (Albury Wodonga)

NSW, Australia

We operate from the Deniliquin Community Health Centre monthly (3rd Tuesday). We provide free legal advice, information, referrals & education. Assistance over the telephone such as legal advice is also available by contacting our office.

Marrickville Legal Centre

NSW, Australia

Legal advice and referral for people who cannot afford private solicitors. The centre does not deal with family law, property or business matters or AVO defendants. The centre provides children's legal services, tenancy services, Newtown domestic violence court assist scheme. Book for appointments on 9559 2899. Appointments for legal advice are available Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6.30pm

Marrickville Legal Centre - Children's Legal Service

NSW, Australia

Phone and face to face advice to children and young people on legal matters and for community workers calling on behalf of C & YP.

Butlers Law Group

NSW, Australia

Providing will making and power of attorney services with seniors discounts available.

Advanced Care Directive Association Inc.

NSW, Australia

Provision of information on advance care directives for NSW and explanations of relevant terms and how to complete a directive. Booklet "My health, My future, My Choice" available by mail order $12 + $2 postage. Booklet includes an Advance Care Directive form.

Court Liaison Clinician - Kempsey Mental Health Service

NSW, Australia

Aims to foster links between the Legal and Mental Health Services on the Mid North Coast by providing earlier assessment and contact for mentally ill consumers appearing before the court.

Office of the Public Trustee - Bondi Junction

NSW, Australia

The Public Trustee of New South Wales is responsible for the making of wills, the management of trust funds, assets, and deceased estates. It also acts under a Power of Attorney to manage financial affairs.

Law Society of NSW - Solicitor Referral Service

NSW, Australia

This services is part of the Law Society of NSW it provides referral to three private firms of solicitors to clients to choose from. The service has an extensive database of private solicitors, legal aid centres, female solicitors and specialist solicitors who deal with the aged and people with disablities. Provides names, addresses, phone numbers or email address to the client. Staff are able to search for solicitors who will provide first appointment at no charge and those that will do a home visit. Further fees will need to be discussed with solicitor. Information sent by email, fax or post.

Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme (WDVCAS)

NSW, Australia

The WDVCAS (Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme) provides a number of services for women experiencing domestic violence. The aim of the scheme is to give each woman who is in a domestic violence situation and is seeking a restraining order (also called an AVO) at Redfern and Downing Centre local courts, access to a solicitor and the assistance of a support worker. Service users wanting to access this scheme, contact the WDVCAS co-ordinator at the Redfern Legal Centre.

Positive Futures

NSW, Australia

Service of the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation providing employment support services to HIV Positive people. Services include vocational and career counselling, info & advice re study and training opportunities, financial advice relating to social security, discussion of disclosure issues, assistance with job search, resumes and interview techniques and identification of employment skills and values.

Parramatta Local Court

NSW, Australia

Appointments can be made with Chamber Magistrate to apply for Interim Apprehended Violence Order.

Mt Druitt & Area Community Legal Centre Inc

NSW, Australia

A generalist legal centre that provides free basic legal advice, casework and referral to people on low or no income, who live in the Blacktown and the East Ward of Penrith local government areas and who would otherwise have difficulty accessing legal services. Telephone advice available, appointments made following initial phone advice.

Illawarra Aboriginal Legal Service

NSW, Australia

Legal advice and representation in criminal matters to members of the Aboriginal Community. The service is free for the Aboriginal community. The Wollongong office covers Wollongong, Port Kembla & Albion Park courts. The building has two steps, no lift and public parking. Nowra office 4422 3255.

Kempsey Sexual Assault Service

NSW, Australia

Provides supportive, confidential counselling service to assist persons who have suffered sexual assault and are in crisis situations. Crisis after hours service. Court preparation and support. Advocacy. Professional support. Counselling also available for parents/relatives/friends of sexual assault victims, and for persons with historical sexual assault matters. Will conduct home visit if client cannot affess centre.

Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Ltd

NSW, Australia

Legal services controlled by the community targeted specifically to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples. Care & general legal assistance. By referral.

NSW Rape Crisis Centre

NSW, Australia

Rape crisis centre offers counselling. Statewide telephone and online crisis intervention support and referral service for anyone who has experienced sexual violence. There is no waiting period as at June 2006.

Northern NSW Aboriginal Tenancy Advice & Advocacy Service Inc

NSW, Australia

Provides advice & advocacy on tenancy issues to Aboriginal tenants residing in NSW in Dept Housing, Aboriginal Housing office, Community Housing, Aboriginal Land Council/Housing Company - co-op, housing or in a caravan park.