Services

Free and confidential legal advice in the following areas:

• Family Law
• Family Violence
• Criminal Law/Police Matters
• Road Traffic Offences/Fines
• Youth Law
• Centerlink Problems
• Neighbourhood Disputes
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Debts/Consumer Credit
• Victims of Crime
• Discrimination/Equal Opportunity
• Simple Wills
• Powers of Attorney

* Advice given by appointment only. Appointments can be face-to-face at Ballarat or an Outreach location or telephone appointments.

Family Violence Duty Lawyer Service

The Centre provides a Family Violence Duty Lawyer at the Ballarat Magistrates Court Monday-Thursday or by appointment at the Centre.

Community Legal Education (CLE)

A Community Legal Education Worker is available to run Community Law Workshops and Seminars within the Central Highlands Region.

Community Law Workshops are free to the community and can be tailored to your specific needs. Some examples of regular worshops are Life Planning, Young People & the Law Family Law, Neighbourhood Disputes and Equal Opportunity in the Workplace.

To find out more or to book a workshop please contact Lisa on 53315999 or email lisa_buckland@clc.net.au

Self-Help Divorce

Regular divorce appointments available to assist you in completing your Divorce Application or Service documents.

‘Do-It Yourself’ kits available with all relevant court forms

Library Resources

Available for use by the community

• Books
• Pamphlets
• Other legal materials and information