North Melbourne Legal Centre

JobWatchLevel 10, 21 Victoria Street, Melbourne Vic 3000Tel: 9662 1933 (Melbourne Underground); 1800 331 617 (rural)Email: jobwatch@jobwatch.org.auJobWatch is a legal centre for workers` rights. Environmental Justice Australia (EJA) Level 3, The 60L Green Building, 60 Leicester Street, Carlton Vic 3053Tel: 8341 3100; 1300 336 842E-mail: admin@envirojustice.org.auWeb: www.envirojustice.org.auEJA is a non-profit law firm that uses litigation and advocacy to protect nature. Youthlaw, Young People`s Legal Rights Centre147–155 Pelham Street, Carlton Vic 3053Tel: 9113 9500Email: info@youthlaw.asn.auWeb: youthlaw.asn.auYouthlaw provides free legal advice to anyone under the age of 25. Northern Community Legal CentreLevel 3, Building 2, 1100 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows Vic 3047Tel: 9310 4376Email: admin@northernclc.org.auWeb: www.northernclc.org.auOutreach (general law): Broadmeadows, Brunswick, Coburg, Craigieburn, Sunbury and WallanOutreach (domestic violence issues): Broadmeadows, Craigieburn, Fawkner and GlenroyOutreach (for youth): Broadmeadows, Craigieburn and GlenroyOutreach (for refugees and newcomers): Broadmeadows and Dallas Women`s Legal Department Victoria| Level 10, 277 William Street, Melbourne Vic 3000Tel: 8622 0600; 1800 133 302Email: admin@womenslegal.org.auWeb: www.womenslegal.org.auProvides free legal advice to women in Victoria. First Step Legal42 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Vic 3198Tel: 9537 3177Email: info@firststep.org.auWeb: www.firststep.org.auFirst Step is a non-profit mental health, addiction and legal advice centre. Inside Access provides civilian and other support services to individuals in Victoria`s correctional and forensic facilities. Senior Rights Victoria (SRV)Level 2, Suite 2.5, 424 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Vic 3004Tel: 1300 368 821Email: info@seniorsrights.org.auWeb: seniorsrights.org.auThe SRV legal team provides legal advice on issues specifically related to ageing, such as elder abuse, exploitation and discrimination against older adults. Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre (BMCLC)Suites 2–4, 30–32 East Esplanade, St Albans Vic 3021Tel: 8592 9077Email: legal@comm-unityplus.org.auWeb: www.comm-unityplus.org.au/legal-services/community-legal-centreBMCLC supports people who live, work or study at Bacchus Marsh, Brimbank and Melton. HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) at the Positive Living Centre, 51 Commercial Road, South Yarra Vic 3141Tel: 9863 0406Email: legal@thorneharbour.orgWeb: thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/hiv-positive-services/hiv-aids-legal-centre-halc/HALC provides free legal advice to people living with and affected by HIV (i.e.

partners, family members, close friends and caregivers) in Victoria. Refugee LegalLevel 6, 20 Otter Street, Collingwood Vic 3066Tel (admin): 9413 0101Tel (Legal Advice Number): 9413 0100 (Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 2pm)Email: refugeelegal@refugeelegal.org.auWeb: refugeelegal.org.auRefugee Legal provides free specialist legal assistance to asylum seekers, refugees and disadvantaged migrants. We offer free legal advice, information, referrals and support in handling family, criminal and civil matters. InTouch Legal Centre (iTLC)Tel: 9413-6500Email: admin@intouch.org.auWeb: intouch.org.au/how-we-can-help/information-for-professionals/our-legal-centre/iTLC provides legal advice and support to individuals receiving assistance in managing domestic violence cases at the inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence. Justice ConnectLevel 17, 461 Bourke Street, Melbourne Vic 3000Tel: 8636 4400Web: justiceconnect.org.auJustice Connect provides access to justice through pro bono legal work. Justice Connect offers Homeless Law, Senior Citizens` Law, Residential Legal Services and Non-Profit Law. Federation of Community Legal Centres VictoriaLevel 3, 225 Bourke Street, Melbourne Vic 3000Tel: 9652 1501Email: administration@fclc.org.auWeb: www.fclc.org.auThe Federation is Victoria`s leading body for Community Law Centres. Whittlesea Community Connections Legal ServiceShop 111, Epping Plaza, 571–583 High Street, Epping Vic 3076Tel: 9401 6666Email: admin@whittleseacc.org.auWeb: www.whittleseacommunityconnections.org.au/community-services/community-legal-services/Provides Services for people living, working or studying in the Town of Whittlesea At ASRC, lawyers provide asylum seekers with free, expert immigration and legal representation. ASRC lawyers can assist people at all stages of the refugee identification process.

AED Legal CentreLevel 9, 45 William Street, Melbourne Vic 3000Tel: 9639 4333Email: noni.lord@aed.org.au Web: www.aed.org.auAED supports people with disabilities who have employment and education problems. Community legal centres provide free legal advice and recommendations. Some centres also have lawyers who handle cases. Call during business hours to make an appointment or request walk-in hours, as many legal services also offer overnight service when an appointment may not be necessary. Note that most legal centres do not offer legal advice over the phone. Callers are directed to Victoria Legal Aid`s legal helpline (tel: 1300-792-387). Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) Level 4, Fitzroy Town Hall, Fitzroy Vic 3065Tel (Legal Advice Line): 9481 0355; 0419 793 652; 1800 094 164 (rural calls)Web: www.ssrv.org.auSSRV is a Community legal centre specialising in social security issues (i.e. centrelink). The MHLC provides free legal advice on a range of issues to consumers of mental health services.

Our telephone number 9629 4422 is open: Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00. Flemington and Kensington Community Legal Centre22 Bellair Street, Kensington Vic 3031Tel: 9376 4355Email: fklegal@fkclc.org.auWeb: www.flemkenlegal.orgProvides services to people who live, work or study in Flemington or Kensington. The Animal Law InstituteEmail: info@ali.org.auWeb: www.ali.org.auThe Animal Law Institute is a national legal centre in the Community dedicated to the protection and advocacy of animals through the legal system. Disability Discrimination Legal Service (DDLS)Ross House, Level 2, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000Tel: 9654 8644; 1300 882 872 (rural calls)E-mail: info@ddls.org.auWeb: www.ddls.org.auDDLS is a national municipal legal centre specializing in discrimination against persons with disabilities. Villamanta Disability Rights Legal ServiceDeakin University Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus, Building IB, Level 3.75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds Vic 3216Tel (admin): 5260 1845Tel (Lime Legal Advice): 1800 014 111 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm)Web: villamanta.org.auVillamanta is a specialist legal service for people with disabilities available only to people with legal problems related to their disability. Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS)VALS – Melbourne office (head office)273 High Street, Preston Vic 3072Tel: 1800 064 865Email: vals@vals.org.auWeb: www.vals.org.auVALS provides legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who need help in criminal, family or civil matters. Inner Melbourne Community Legal is a non-profit community organisation that provides free legal assistance to disadvantaged people in the City of Melbourne. Our mission is to promote social justice and community health and well-being through advocacy, education and case processing.

Mental Health Legal Centre (MHLC)Building 152, 147 Pelham Street, Carlton Vic 3053Tel: 9629-4422; 1800 555 887Web: mhlc.org.auThe MHLC offers a free and confidential legal service to anyone with mental illness in Victoria if their legal problem is related to their mental illness. West Heidelberg Community Legal Service21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg Vic 3081Tel: 9450 2002Email: whclegal@bchs.org.auWeb: bchs.org.au/services/whclegal/ We also provide a range of community services and participate in legal education and community legal reform.