Legal Assistance & Information Services in Maribyrnong
What Is This?
Legal Assistance and Information Services offer support and guidance to individuals and communities regarding legal matters. These services provide legal advice, representation, and information on a wide range of issues, including family law, criminal law, civil disputes, and human rights.
How Is It Funded?
These services are typically fee based. However, some are funded by government grants and non-profit organisations. How much does it cost? Most often this service is fee for service based, however some community organisations provide legal support to disadvantaged individuals at reduced or no cost.
How To Access?
Individuals can access Legal Assistance and Information Services directly by contacting legal firms. Assistance may also be obtained through local legal aid offices, community legal centres, online legal advice platforms, and hotlines. Referrals from other organisations, such as social services are also common
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Mediation & Ombudsman Support
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) helps individuals to resolve complaints about financial products and services. It’s free to the public and you don’t need to pay someone to help you lodge a complaint.
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General Legal Assistance & Information
General Volunteering Services
Court Network Inc
Court NetworkTo provide support, information and referral to persons attending court and to advocate for the needs of all court users
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Mediation & Ombudsman Support
Family Mediation Direct
We provide mediation services to separated people who need to reach agreement on children & property matters. We start the process within 2 business days and guarantee our availability for mediation within 5 business days after individual intake sessions are completed.
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General Advocacy Services
General Support Services & Counselling
Mediation & Ombudsman Support
General Volunteering Services
Specialist Homelessness Services
Homelessness Advocacy Service
. Statewide service providing advocacy, information and referral to people experiencing homelessness and/or at risk of homelessness who seek to raise a complaint with a homelessness service provider (Office of Housing funded). Statewide training on consumer rights and participation
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Mediation & Ombudsman Support
Mediation
Family Mediation DirectWe provide mediation services to separated people who need to reach agreement on children & property matters. We start the process within 2 business days and guarantee our availability for mediation within 5 business days after individual intake sessions are completed.
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Mediation & Ombudsman Support
Melbourne Family Relationship Centre
Relationships Australia VictoriaProvides a range of support services to families experiencing separation, including family dispute resolution (family mediation) and a Parenting After Separation Seminar program.
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General Support Services & Counselling
Mediation & Ombudsman Support
Relationships Australia Victoria - Kew
Relationships Australia VictoriaProvides family and relationship services including counselling, family dispute resolution (family mediation), family violence support for women and children, relationship education groups, and professional training in couple therapy.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
General Support Services & Counselling
Mediation & Ombudsman Support
Relationships Australia Victoria - Sunshine
Relationships Australia VictoriaProvides family and relationship services including counselling, family dispute resolution (family mediation), family violence programs and relationship education groups.
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Mediation & Ombudsman Support
Sunshine Family Relationship Centre
Relationships Australia VictoriaProvides family dispute resolution (family mediation), information sessions and referrals, and counselling and family violence services for those engaged in the family dispute resolution process.
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General Legal Assistance & Information
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Scheme is authorised to investigate complaints by residential and small business users of telecommunications and Internet services. The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Scheme is not a consumer advocate, but provides a free service to people who have been unable to resolve a complaint directly with their telephone or Internet service provider.
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General Legal Assistance & Information
Tenancy - Bond Recovery, Repairs, and Evictions (Arrears)
Anika LegalAnika Legal is a free online legal service that provides advice and casework to residential tenants who pre-VCAT and need help with repairs or negotiating a payment plan to avoid eviction, or are at VCAT defending a claim for their bond.
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General Legal Assistance & Information
Women's Legal Service Victoria
We help women experiencing family violence, separation, and divorce to find safety and get legal advice. Our lawyers, social workers and financial counsellors work with you to make sure that you have what you need to make decisions for yourself and your children, gain independence and financial stability. Our support is free and confidential.
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Local Advocacy Services
Youthlaw
YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEGAL RIGHTS CENTREFree and confidential legal advice for young people up to the age of 25