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ABORIGINAL LEGAL SERVICE (KNOWN AS BEETON & MANSELL)
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Legal advice and representation for Aboriginal people | Hobart: Phone: (03) 6234 1405 Fax: (03) 6234 3969 Email: beeton.mansell@tassie.net.au Launceston: Phone: (03) 6331 6966 Fax: (03) 6334 8839 Email: tals@tassie.net.au Burnie: Phone: (03) 6431 3289 Fax: (03) 6431 8363 |
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ABUSED CHILDREN IN STATE CARE
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Tasmanian govt scheme, administered by the Department of Heath and Human Services, compensating victims of abuse whilst in state care. Victims can contact the service to be placed on a waiting list for assessment. | Toll Free: 1300 654 583 |
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ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMISSION
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Responsible for investigating and conciliating claims of discrimination under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tasmania). Promotes non-discriminatory principles and practices through training and community education and distribution of information on discrimination. | Freecall: 1300 305 062 TTY: (03) 6233 3122 Fax: (03) 6233 5333 Email: AntiDiscrimination@justice.tas.gov.au |
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ARTS/LAW CENTRE OF AUSTRALIA
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National community legal centre which provides free initial telephone legal advice and assistance to artists, arts organisations in all sectors of the cultural community. For ongoing advice and assistance artists and organisations can subscribe. Standard form contracts provided for a fee. Legal advice sessions available inall States. | Freecall: 1800 221 457 Phone: (02) 9356 2566 |
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CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY (CSA)
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General Enquiries: 131 272 Information Service (24 hr account details): 13 11 07 Change of Assessment: 131 141 CSA Compalints: 132 919 Employer Enquiry Service: 1300 362 366 |
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COMMUNITY FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (CFMHS)
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The CFMHS provides comprehensive mental health and psychosocial assessment and treatment, case management including support, advocacy, mediation, liaison and referral, consultation and education and management of prescribed medication for people who have a mental health issue and who are involved with the criminal justice system. Potential clients need to be referred for assessment. CFMHS has a Court Liaison Officer who provide assistance to people who have a mental health problems and have to go to court. |
South: (03) 6233 4561 North: (03) 6336 2627 |
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COURT SUPPORT & LIAISON SERVICE
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Free service for adult & child victims of family violence through the Safe at Home program. Court Support Officers are available to provide support to adult and child victims of family violence, inlcuding referral to appropriate counselling and other services and guide them through the justice system during and after court appearances. Also independantly prepares children and young people to give evidence in court and to help minimise the trauma for a child in an adult legal system. Provide assistance with how to take out a Family Violence Order. Also has an Aboriginal Court Support Officer |
Toll Free: 1800 663 773 Hobart: (03) 6233 5005 Launceston: (03) 6336 2128 Burnie: (03) 6434 7268 or 6434 7269 Email: court.support@justice.tas.gov.au Aboriginal Court Support Officer: Toll Free: 1300 663 773 |
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FAMILY VIOLENCE RESPONSE AND REFERRAL LINE
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Part of the Safe At Home iniative. This is a 24 hour, 7 days service. The Vicitm Safety Response Team (VSRT) work with victims of family violence undertaking follow up work from police, frequently carrying out safety audits and safety plans. Calls requiring an imediate response will have a police intervention team dispatched. Those calls not requiring an immediate 'safety' response will be referred to appropriate counselling, support and referral services. | Contact Local Police; or Ask for VSRT on 1800 633 937. |
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GUARDIANSHIP & ADMINISTRATION BOARD
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Deals with the administration & supervision of the medical & legal affairs of adults with a disability. The Board can make guardianship and administration orders, consent to medical treatment for people with a disability incapable of giving consent, revoke or vary terms of an Enduring Power of Attorney and order the execution of a Statutory Will. | Toll Free:1300 799 625 Interstate: (03) 6233 3085 Fax: (03) 6233 4509 Email: guardianship@justice.tas.gov.au |
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HOBART COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE
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This office provides general legal advice, by appointment, on various matters including: industrial relations (Fairwork), child support (payee parents), consumer credit and minor civil matters. These services are available at 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Monday to Thursday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.; Friday 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Also provides free evening legal information sessions Mondays & Wednesdays from 6.00 p.m. People wanting to use this service are asked to be at the office by 6.15 p.m. No appointment necessary. Provides a Court Support Scheme weekday mornings at the Magistrates Court, Liverpool St, Hobart. |
Phone: (03) 6223 2500 Consumer Credit Helpline: 1800 232 500 Fax: (03) 6223 2510 |
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HOBART COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE (BRIDGEWATER)
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This office provides general legal information and advice on all legal matters to people living in the Bridgewater/Gagebrook area and surrounding areas. Office is open Tuesday - Friday 9.30 a.m.- 12.30 p.m. in the Covehill Fair Shopping Centre. An appointment is advisable but not necessary. A solicitor also attends Risdon Prison, offering general legal advice, on request. |
Phone: (03) 6263 4755 Fax: (03) 6263 3952 |
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HOBART COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE (SORELL)
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This office provides general legal advice and referrals on all legal matters to people living in Sorell and surrounding areas. This office also provides limited Court representation on specific legal matters. This office is open Tuesday - Friday 9.30 a.m.- 12.30 p.m. at 7 Station St, Sorell. An appointment is advisable but not necessary. |
Phone: (03) 6265 1911 Fax: (03) 6265 1933 |
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HUMAN RIGHTS & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
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Receives, investigates & where necessary acts on complaints. Deals with human rights under Comonwealth legislation: Privacy Act 1988, Racial Discrimination Act 1975, Sex Discrimination Act 1992 & Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Complaints line open 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Complaints Infoline: 1300 656 419 General Enquiries and Publications: 1300 369 711 Privacy Hotline: 1300 363 992 TTY: 1800 620 241 Fax: (02) 9284 9611 |
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I.P. AUSTRALIA
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Will provide information on patents, trade marks and designs in Australia and overseas. | General Enquiries: 1300 651 010 National Office: Phone: (02) 6283 2999 Fax: (02) 6283 7999 |
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INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION HOTLINE
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Information line for parents of children who have been abducted who need more information. | Freecall: 1800 100 480 |
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JUSTICE SUPPORT WORKER PROGRAM
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The Justice Support Worker Program at the Migrant Resource Centre is able to provide assistance to people from a refugee background who are proceeding through the justice system. Can assist with support & advocacy for clients proceeding through the justice system, liaison between Police, Courts and Legal Aid, Dept. of Justice, Corrective Services and clients, assistance for help in accessing services within the justice system. Also provides individual. family and group education on legal issues. Available 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. |
Phone: (03) 6221 0999 Fax: (03) 6231 1264 Email: reception@mrchobart.org.au |
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LAUNCESTON COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE INC
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Level 1, Suite 17, 97a York Street, Launceston. Provides general civil and family law advice, advice, assistance and limited representation in the area of welfare rights (issues with Centrelink), employment law (priorities for unfair dismissals but not workers' compensation) and statewide disability discrimination advice and representation. Open Monday - Thursday 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m., Friday 8.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. Services available by appointment only. Provides outreach clinics by appointment to Beaconsfield/Exeter, Campbell Town, Deloraine, Fingal, George Town, Scottsdale and St. Helens on a rolling 7 week roster. |
Freecall: 1800 066 019 Phone: (03) 6334 1577 Email: admin_launceston@clc.net.au |
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LEGAL PROFESSION BOARD OF TASMANIA
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An independant statutory responsible for receiving and investigating complaints about the conduct of lawyers in Tasmania. complaints must be lodged in writing. There is no fee for lodging a complaint. | Phone: (03) 6226 3000 Fax: (03) 6223 6055 Email: enquiry@lpbt.com.au |
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NORTH WEST COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE
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62 Stewart St, Devonport, Tasmania. Solicitor in attendance 9.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Monday - Thursday for legal advice and simple telephone advice. Provides outreach, by appointment, in Queenstown on the 1st Tuesday of the month, Smithton on the 3rd Tuesday of the month and Burnie every second Friday. Clients who are unable to access any of the outreach services may receive telephone advice if needed. Also provides residential tenancy advice every Tuesday. |
Phone: (03) 6424 8720 Fax: (03) 6424 4604 Email: nwclc@bigpond.net.au |
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PUBLIC TRUSTEE (THE)
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Provides quality independant Trustee services to the Tasmanian community including will preparation, estate and trust administration and assisting people to manage their financial affairs. Services whole of Tasmania. |
Freecall: 1800 068 784 Hobart: (03) 6235 5200 Launceston: (03) 6335 3400 Devonport: (03) 6430 3690 Burnie: (03) 6430 3600 Statewide Fax: (03) 6235 5255 |
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