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Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre has been providing free legal advice and assistance to vulnerable members of the Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla, Bega Valley, Snowy Monaro & Queanbyean-Palerang communities since 1999. Our organisation is dedicated to supporting those who need it most, offering confidential and free legal advice to anyone who requires it.
Our Values
At Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre, we are committed to upholding the following values:
- Access to Justice: We believe that everyone has the right to access justice, regardless of their background or circumstances.
- Empowerment: We aim to empower our clients by providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions about their legal matters.
- Respect: We treat all of our clients with dignity and respect, recognising the importance of their legal issues and the impact they can have on their lives.
- Collaboration: We work closely with other community organisations and legal services to ensure that our clients receive the best possible support and advice.
Our Goals
Our goal is to positively change laws and policies for the benefit of our clients, while also providing free legal advice, community legal education, and conducting law reform. We are committed to making law more accessible to all, and to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to receive the legal support they need.
Our Numbers
In the last year, we provided free legal advice to over 1,000 clients, conducted over 50 community legal education sessions, and assisted with over 20 law reform initiatives. Our organisation is made up of 5 administrative staff and 7 solicitors, all dedicated to assisting our communities.
Our History
Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre has been the South Coast's only legal centre since 1999. We were founded by Illawarra Legal Centre, which recognised the need for a legal centre south of Wollongong. After conducting a research project, a funding proposal was created to establish Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre, and we have been going strong ever since. We are funded by Commonwealth and State Government via the Community Legal Services Program which is administered by Legal Aid NSW.
Free Legal Advice
If you have a legal issue, need help understanding legal documents, or are unsure where you stand legally, Shoalcoast can help. We offer free and confidential legal advice to anyone who requires it. Our solicitors are experienced in a wide range of legal areas, including criminal law, family law, civil law, and employment law.
Law Reform
Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre works to positively change laws and policies for the benefit of our clients. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a fair and just society, and we are committed to advocating for laws and policies that reflect this.
Community Legal Education
As part of our mission to make law more accessible to all, Shoalcoast offers Community Legal Education (CLE) to groups of community workers and members. Our CLE sessions cover a wide range of legal topics, including tenancy rights, employment law, and family violence.
Resources
We offer a variety of resources and factsheets to assist you and ensure that anyone can access help when they need it. Our resources cover a wide range of legal topics, including family law, criminal law, and employment law.
Face to Face Appointments
We offer face to face appointments in various towns on the South Coast and the Southern Tablelands. Please see our website for details on upcoming appointments.
Donations
Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre is a non-profit organisation that relies on the generosity of donors to continue our work. Your donation helps Shoalcoast to support our community and provide accessible professional legal services to some of the most disadvantaged members of our community.
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