The Illawarra Legal Centre assists people to realise their legal rights. We promote social justice for all, with a particular focus on reaching those who experience social and economic disadvantage in the Illawarra and surrounding areas.

Provides advice and assistance by phone or face to face in the following areas:

• general law
• welfare rights
• tenancy and residential parks.

• Assesses your financial situation

• Negotiates with individuals or companies to whom you owe money

• Helps to organise your finances.

Supports young people and their families by:

• linking them with legal representatives

• making referrals to community and government agencies.

• Provides a range of workshops, training sessions, information kits and printed resources

• Responds to requests

• Works with local media.

Seeks fairer laws and policies by lobbying for changes that best meet the needs of all who come to our Centre seeking access to justice.