Illawarra Legal Centre
The Illawarra Legal Centre is an independent, not-for-profit, community based legal centre. We provide free legal services to the public by telephone, at our centre and at a range of outreach locations.
We focus on helping people living with disadvantage and people with special needs. We are one of nearly 180 community legal centres across Australia.
Latest News
ILC’s COVID-19 Response: Although our doors may be closed, we are still providing services, with our team continuing to give free legal services to the public by telephone. Read more about how we are continuing to assist and support our clients here.
COVID-19 Policing: Have you been stopped by police or had any interaction with police since the new public health rules were introduced in your area? Do you feel you have been treated unfairly? Do you know of an incident that concerns you? You can report it on the COVID-19 Policing in Australia website. This collaborative project is run by legal and human rights advocacy organisations.
Victims of family and domestic violence often require legal assistance and advocacy, read more about how ILC’s services can help here.
For other ILC News and Events, click here.
What We Do
Welfare Rights
Free specific advice and assistance for people having problems with Centrelink.
Aboriginal Legal Access Program
Free specific advice and assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Financial Counselling
Free professional assistance to anyone experiencing financial difficulties.
Community Legal Education
Free legal education to community groups and to members of the general public.
Child Support
Free specific advice and assistance for parents receiving payments from another parent for their children.
Law Reform and Policy Work
Our policy & law reform work is focused on challenging potential and existing unfair laws and practices.
Children’s Court Assistance Scheme
Free specific advice and assistance for young people.