EMERGENCY SERVICES
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call for police and ambulance help.
Ph: 000
If you require police assistance but it is not an emergency, phone 131 444 or visit the ACT Police website.
SERVICES & PROGRAMS
Sparke Helmore CALD Women’s Divorce Clinic
The Divorce Clinic provides advice and representation to women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds seeking a divorce.
We can help draft Application for Divorce, serve the other party with the Application, and represent you in a divorce hearing in court.
The Clinic prioritises women who are particularly vulnerable for reasons including domestic violence, low income, isolation and cannot access to legal assistance and representation to assist with getting a divorce.
We understand that obtaining a divorce can be crucial for women to move forward with their lives or stop ongoing abuse. However, divorce procedures may be complicated if you were married overseas, don’t speak English, don’t have access to important documents, and if your ex-partner is overseas.
The Centre provides the Divorce Clinic in conjunction with our pro bono partner with Sparke Helmore.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS SERVICE
The Domestic Violence Crisis Service can provide emergency support to people affected by domestic and family violence.
Ph: 24/7 Crisis Line (02) 6280 0900
CANBERRA COMMUNITY LAW
CCL provides free legal assistance in the areas of public housing, Centrelink, disability discrimination and some civil law matters. It also runs specialist programs to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with Centrelink, housing and race discrimination legal issues and people experiencing homelessness with civil law issues.
Ph: (02) 6218 7900
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CONSUMER LAW CENTRE ACT
CLC provides free legal advice and representation in the areas of consumer credit (mortgages, credit cards and personal loans), debt recovery, financial abuse, bankruptcy, insurance, simple contracts, and general fair trading and consumer protection.
Ph: 02 6143 0044
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ABORIGINAL LEGAL SERVICE
ALS provides free legal advice and representation in the areas of criminal law, family law, Care and Protection and Tenancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Ph: 1800 765 767 (Criminal matters) 1800 733 233 (Care & protection and family matters)
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LEGAL AID ACT
LA provides free legal advice and representation in the areas of criminal law, family law and some civil law matters, including migration and private tenancy issues.
Ph: 1300 654 314 (Helpline)
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LEGAL AID DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PERSONAL PROTECTION ORDER UNIT
This Unit provides free assistance to people applying for Family Violence Orders and help to understand and respond to orders. The Unit is located at the ACT Magistrates Court.
Ph: (02) 6207 1874 or 1300 654 314
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