Legal support services
Where to get support for legal matters in the ACT.
Support for general matters
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT
Free, culturally appropriate legal advice, representation, information and referral for First Nations people.
Mulleun Mura women's legal service
Free, confidential legal support and advice, led by First Nations women, for First Nations women.
Dhurrawang Aboriginal human rights program
Free legal assistance and support for First Nations people for ACT public housing, Centrelink and race discrimination matters.
Legal Aid ACT Community Liaison Unit
Free, tailored support to help you understand your rights, the legal system and connect you with other legal services.
Support for women, domestic and family violence matters
Women's Legal Centre
Free information, advice and representation for women on legal issues and processes that disproportionately affect women.
Legal Aid ACT Family Advocacy and Support Service
Free support for family law matters for people who are affected by family violence.
Legal Aid ACT Domestic Violence and Personal Protection Order Unit
Free support to apply for, understand and respond to Family Violence Orders.
Support for tenancy, financial and environmental matters
Free in-person legal advice
Free drop-in service providing advice and assistance for public and private tenants, debt recovery, simple contract disputes and motor accident injuries.
Legal Aid ACT Tenancy Advice Service
Free legal advice, support and education to help tenants and occupants in the ACT
Care Financial Counselling
Free legal advice on Australian consumer and credit law.
Canberra Community Law Housing Law Service
Free legal advice if you're having problems with Housing ACT or a community housing provider in the ACT.
Canberra Community Law Social Security Law Service
Free help with Centrelink matters.
Environmental Defenders Office
Support and advice about some planning and environmental law matters.