The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM) provides free legal information, advice and representation to Aboriginal people. Services for victims of crime include Family Law, Civil Law and Criminal Injuries Compensation.

There are ALRM offices in Adelaide, Ceduna, Coober Pedy, Murray Bridge, Port Augusta and Port Lincoln.

Phone (08) 8211 8824 during office hours

Children's and Youth Legal Service

The Children's and Youth Legal Service of SA is a free legal service for children and young people aged 18 years and younger. It is dedicated to promoting the rights of children and young people through the provision of information and appropriate assistance to manage their legal problems. The service is confidential and is operated in a friendly environment working for the client, on the client's instructions. Whatever information is given remains confidential and is not revealed to anyone, including parents and police.

The service operates through the Adelaide Inner Northern Community Legal Service at Sefton Park. Outreaches are provided in the city, and at Salisbury and Warradale.

Phone (08) 8342 1800 during office hours. Country call 1300 886 220.

Community Legal Centres

Community Legal Centres provide advice on a range of matters including family law, property settlements and some civil matters to people who are assessed as being unable to secure legal assistance from other sources. Please contact your local centre or phone the Attorney-General's Department on (08) 8204 9886 for information on your nearest service.

Some Community Legal Centres specialise in certain areas of law and/or provide services to particular client groups. Please visit the Community Legal Centres' web site for more information.

www.saccls.org.au

Law Society of South Australia

www.lssa.asn.au/

The Law Society can refer you to a lawyer for advice.

Phone (08) 8229 0222 during office hours

Legal Services Commission (Legal Aid)

www.lsc.sa.gov.au

Free and confidential legal advice by telephone and by appointment is available through the Legal Services Commission. Offices are located in Adelaide, Elizabeth, Port Adelaide, Holden Hill, Noarlunga and Whyalla. Interpreters are available on request.

Please note that legal aid is not available for criminal injuries compensation applications.

Phone 1300 36 64 24 during office hours

TTY (TELEPHONE TYPEWRITER) is available

Women's Legal Service

The Women's Legal Service provides free and confidential legal information, advice and assistance. Referrals to other services are offered where appropriate. Interpreter assisted appointments can be arranged.

Phone (08) 8221 5553 or 1800 81 63 49

TTY 1800 67 08 64

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, & Sat from 1pm-3pm, and on Tuesday evenings from 6pm-8pm.

Last Modified: 11 May, 2007
URL: http://www.voc.sa.gov.au