Barwon Community Legal Service provides free independent legal advice, education and support to people who live in the Geelong/Barwon area including the City of Greater Geelong and the Queenscliff, Surf Coast, Colac Otway and Golden Plains Shires.
We can assist with:
- General Law
- Social Security
- Family Law
- Child Support
- Family Violence Intervention Orders
- Elder Law
- Tenancy
- Social Work
The service also undertakes community legal education and law reform activities.
Services are also available in Corio, Norlane, Corio and Warnambool.
Listing details
| Street address: |
Wadawurrung Country, Level 1, 63 Thomson Street, Belmont 3216 VIC Australia |
| Postal address: |
Wadawurrung Country, PO Box 571, Belmont 3216 VIC Australia |
| Organisation type: |
Community group or not-for-profit – incorporated |
| Service area: |
City of Greater Geelong |
| Website: |
www.barwoncommunitylegal.org.au |
| Facebook: |
www.facebook.com/barwoncls |
| Twitter: |
www.twitter.com/barwoncls |
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| Phone: |
1300 430 599 |
| Email: |
[email protected] |
| Fax: |
03 5229 0117 |
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| Cost: |
Free services are provided to the community.
Services are free, although there may be times when minor costs and/or disbursements are required. |
| Referral: |
Self or agency. |
| Waiting list: |
No |
| Volunteer opportunities: |
No |
| Wheelchair accessible? |
Yes |
| Public transport access: |
Yes |
| Additional information: |
Ongoing casework may at times be limited, with preference normally given to those who cannot afford a private solicitor and do not qualify for assistance from Legal Aid.
Supported self-help may also be available. |