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Legal Help ACT

Legal Aid ACT delivers a wide range of legal assistance services in criminal, family and civil law matters. Some legal assistance is available free-of-charge to everyone, including through free brochures, information sessions or telephone legal advice.

The Women’s Legal Centre is a community legal centre for women in Canberra and the surrounding area. The Centre is run by women and aims to improve women’s access to justice. The Centre is able to assist with a range of issues which include domestic violence, child support and separation and divorce.

Aboriginal Legal Service gives legal advice and representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people in ACT and NSW. They mainly work in Criminal Law and Children’s Care and Protection Law, but can offer advice and information on Family Law and Civil Law.

Canberra Community Law is a community legal centre providing legal services to people on low incomes or facing other disadvantage in Canberra and its region.

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