Student Support
Other Legal Services
LawAccess NSW
Free legal information can also be obtained by students on a range of legal issues through LawAccess NSW. Free Legal Advice and information can be obtained by telephone by calling LawAccess NSW Legal Help Line for the cost of a local call, or by visiting the website.
LawAccess Legal Help Line
Phone: 1300 888 529
LawAccess NSW is a free NSW wide telephone information, referral and advice service open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. All calls are answered by information officers who can explain:
- legal aid policies and services
- how to apply for legal aid
- how to get help with your legal problem
LawAccess also gives referrals to other services and will answer simple legal questions.
Family and civil law advice is available from LawAccess lawyers if a caller can't get into a legal aid office because of the following reasons:
- disability
- distance
- severe disadvantage
- if the matter is considered urgent.
Women's Legal Services NSW
Women's Legal Service NSW Women's Legal Services (WLS) NSW is a community legal centre providing women with a range of free community legal services, including legal advice and information, education, training and resources across metropolitan and regional areas of New South Wales.
Free Women's Legal Advice Lines
General Advice Lines
Advice Line: (02) 9749 5533 within Sydney
Rural Free Call Line: 1800 801 501 outside Sydney
TTY for deaf and hearing impaired women: 1800 674 333
General Advice Lines are open
9.30am - 12.30pm and
1.30pm – 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Our Advice Lines do not operate on a Wednesday.
Indigenous Women's Legal Contact Line
1800 639 784
This toll-free line is staffed by Aboriginal women, and is open
10:00am - 12.30pm and
1.30pm - 4.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Our Advice Lines do not operate on a Wednesday.
Domestic Violence Advice Line
Advice Line: (02) 8745 6999 within Sydney
Rural Free Call Line: 1800 810 784 outside Sydney
TTY Line: 1800 626 267
Domestic Violence Advice Lines are open
9.30am - 12.30pm and
1.30pm – 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Our Advice Lines do not operate on a Wednesday.
Women needing an interpreter can contact the Telephone Interpreter Service on 131 450 and ask the interpreter to contact us on (02) 9749 7700. We will connect you to a solicitor for free legal advice.
Legal Aid Information
Legal Aid provides a range of services to people who need advice, assistance and representation, and who qualify for legal aid.
Head Office
Ground Floor
323 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Tel: (02) 9219 5000
Fax: (02) 9219 5935
TTY: (02) 9219 5126
Dubbo
64 Talbragar Street
DUBBO NSW 2830
Tel: (02) 6885 4233
Fax: (02) 6885 4240
Wagga Wagga
Ground Floor, Suite F,
Morrow Street
WAGGA WAGGA 2650
Tel: (02) 6921 6588
Fax: (02) 6921 7106
Orange
121 Byng Street
ORANGE 2800
Tel: (02) 6362 8022
Fax: (02) 6361 3983
If there is not a Legal Aid Office in your local region contact LawAccess.