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Call the Legal Aid Helpline: 1300 654 314
Call the Tenancy Advice Service: 1300 402 512
Older Persons ACT Legal Service (OPALS): (02) 6243 3436
Family Violence & Personal Protection Unit: (02) 6207 1874
Free legal assistance for subclass 449 holders in the ACT to apply for permanent visas.
Have a free chat with a Legal Aid lawyer at an outreach location throughout ACT. Find our outreach schedule here.
Legal Aid has prepared new resources on High-risk Weather Season. Learn how to legally prepare for this season.
We offer free and confidential information, legal advice and assistance to tenants in the ACT.
We offer free and confidential legal advice, assistance, information and referrals to everyone in the community.
Free legal support for veterans and ADF members
Free and confidential legal support is available to current and former Defence Force members.
We have lawyers on duty at the ACT Magistrates Court, Children’s Court and Family Court. They will give you advice and help if it is urgent without an appointment.
We offer grants to help pay for ongoing legal costs if you cannot afford a private lawyer.
We provide free legal information through our publications and Community Legal Education workshops.
We have specialist domestic and family violence lawyers who are available to provide you with free legal help every day of the week regardless of your income or property.
We provide Family Dispute Resolution services with the aim of resolving family law disputes out of court.
We can provide additional non-legal support through our Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Cultural Liaison Officer and Family Violence Officer.
We offer free legal information and advice if you have an immigration problem.
We offer free and confidential legal services for young people between the ages of 12 – 25.
We provide legal assistance to older people in the community who are experiencing problems with a range of legal issues.
Important answers to commonly asked questions.
The Family Law Pathways Network is an inclusive network for professionals working with separated or separating families.
