The Law Society of Western Australia is the peak professional association for lawyers in this state. Established in 1927, the Society is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the representation of its 3400 members and the enhancement of the legal profession through being a respected leader and contributor on law reform, access to justice and the rule of law.
Legal Aid WA provides access to justice for people in special need. They take into account the many financial and social factors that may cause problems for clients such as age, gender, disability, language difficulties, geographical location and financial stress.
Telephone InfoLine: 1300 650 579.
Head Office located in Perth, 10 regional offices in Western Australia, see website for locations.
Melbourne based accredited laboratory. Uses mouth swabs. Has collection points in Tasmania.
The Law Institute of Victoria is Victoria’s peak body for lawyers and those who work with them in the legal sector.
A national organisation which provides information and support for retailers.
National, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance abuse disorders in Australia.
National Process Servers, service Australia wide.
Provides free of charge, independant dispute resolution services to members of participating credit unions. Assists credit unions and their members resolve disputes that have not been resolved through the credit union’s internal dispute resolution.
Address complaints to: Credit Union Dispute Manager, CUDRC, GPO Box 3, Melbourne, VIC, 3001
Provides free legal information and education to all Victorians, with a focus on prevention and early resolution of legal problems.
They prioritise more intensive legal services such as legal advice and representation for people who meet eligibility criteria based on their financial situation, the nature and seriousness of their problem and their individual circumstances.
They have 14 offices in metropolitan and regional Victoria.
Provides crisis accommodation and support for women and children escaping domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness.
Cancer Council Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation that works to minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians through advocacy, raising awareness of cancer prevention and offering advice and support for those living with cancer and their carers.
Provides information, education, counselling, referrals for people affected by dementia, their family and caregivers. Provides a Dementia & Memory Centre which offers a range of services to the general public, including those with memory loss, their carer’s, family and friends.
The Tribunal can assist with processes relating to claims which have been disputed. The Tribunal cannot give legal advice.
Offers free and confidential services to men, women and children who have been affected by sexual assault or rape at sometime in their lives, be they victims, survivors, family or other support people.
Services include:
Counselling, support with legal processes, referral to other appropriate services, advocacy, community education, support to other professionals.
Services the West and North West coast.
Rural Alive & Well Inc (RAW) is an incorporated not for profit organisation formed to create resilience and capacity of individuals, families and the comunity to react to challenging life experiences with particular emphasis on mental health and wellbeing. Provides assistance to individuals at risk of mental health problems, acute distress and suicide.
Process Servers and Investigation Services.
Services all of Tasmania.
The Tasmanian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (TACC) provides key services in the repair, service and retail sectors of the automotive industry.
Process server that services the North of the state.
An Anglicare Tasmania service which provides crisis accommodation for young men 13-20 years old in southern Tasmania who are homeless or ar risk of homeslessness.
Provided by Anglicare Tasmania. Provides community education on hepatitis B and C, care and support for people with hepatitis C in order to access treatment, and targeted programs for at risk groups to promote harm reduction strategies. Statewide service.
Information and advisory service on equipment, building design, access and resources for people with disabilities, carers, advocates and service providers. Services whole of Tasmania.
The Tasmanian Elder Abuse Helpline is a service operated by Advocacy Tasmania Inc. on behalf on the Tasmanian Government. It assists older people, families, service providers and the wider community to respond to elder abuse and better access existing supports and services. It is a free, confidential and statewide service.
Operates Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm.
Provides information, support and advocacy to all people with spinal injuries and their families. Has a comprehensive database of Australia wide physically accessible accommodation and venues. Also has a Spinal Awareness Program educating school children on prevention of injury.
Contact sub-standard housing section of Department of Health & Human Services and request an inspection of public rental property. In some municipalities complainant should first contact local council who will refer to DHHS if necessary.
Product safety comes under the responsibility of the Measurement and Standards Branch within Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading. The Measurements and Standards Branches role in product safety is to ensure consumer products are as safe as possible with the aim of reducing product related injuries to Tasmanians.
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.
The Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) provides a 24 hour a day support and information service regarding available choices to victims of recent rape or sexual assault, their family and support people including whether and how to:
- report the crime to Police
- Have a Forensic Medical Examination, medical check up or access emergency contraception
- Access ongoing counselling and support
National Welfare Rights Network (NWRN) is the peak community organisation in the area of social security law, policy and administration. Their aim is to reduce poverty, hardship and inequality in Australia by advocating for a social security system which is fair, adequate and well administered.
Their members are community legal centres and organisations whose role is to provide disadvantaged people with free information, advice, education and representation in the areas of social security and family assistance. Their services are free and independent.
In Tasmania the Community Legal Centres are:
Hobart Community Legal Service and Launceston Community Legal Centre.
A service provided by the Department of Health & Human Services, for people who have been involved in a family violence incident and have been issued with a Police Family Violence Order.
They can provide information and advice about what a Police Family Violence Order means, how to prevent breaches and provide referrals to appropriate services.
TACLS provides free legal assistance, including information, advice, referrals and case work assistance for all Aboriginal peoples across Tasmania.
TACLS can assist in family, criminal and civil law matters.
TACLS is a non-government Aboriginal community law firm run by and for Aboriginal people.
TACLS are actively involved in community education, research and advocacy around law reform and policy development.
TACLS can be contacted by phone on 1800 064 865 24 hours a day, or by email tacls@tacls.org.au.
Office Hours are 9am-5pm, 7 days a week.
