Updated April 2012

What is it?

Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited provides legal advice and court representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, women and children in NSW and the ACT.

The Aboriginal Legal Service works in two areas of law, Criminal Law and Children's Care and Protection Law. For Family or Civil Law matters the service gives information and referral to other legal practices.

The Aboriginal Legal Service has 23 offices and 185 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff across NSW and ACT.

Who is eligible?

The Aboriginal Legal Service provides free and means-tested legal services to Aboriginal men, women and children in NSW and the ACT.

Who runs it?

The Aboriginal Legal Service is a non-government Aboriginal organisation and a public benevolent institution.

How do I apply?

Contact the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited on the phone numbers below or via their web page - Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited.

Contact

For assistance with Criminal Law
Ph: 1800 765 767
For assistance with Children’s Care and Protection Law
Ph: 1800 733 233
Web: Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited