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We are currently not accepting applications for legal help. 

Call Victoria Legal Aid on 1300 792 387 for urgent legal issues. 

If you have recently applied for legal help, we will contact you. 

We will start taking applications for legal help again on Monday, January 4, 2027. 

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Questions people often ask

Yes. You can speak to us to get information and support, even if you’re not ready to take action.

Yes. Your appointment with a Women’s Legal lawyer, social worker or financial counsellors is free. Your information is private and we do not share it with anyone else, including government or other services.

Sometimes there may be costs if you need more help with your legal issue.

This might include:

  • a lawyer from outside Women’s Legal to represent you in court
  • court fees
  • paying for reports, visas or other documents you need

If there are any costs, we will tell you first. You can then choose what you want to do.

No, but we can provide details of a Justice of the Peace if you need documents to be witnessed.

We do not have any after-hours or weekend services.

No. You can get legal advice even if you are not going to court.

No, you should not rely on AI for legal advice.

AI can make mistakes and give outdated information.

Victoria Legal Aid has useful information on using AI to help with your problem.

Read more from Victoria Legal Aid about using AI to help with your legal problem.

If you need an interpreter to contact us

You can tell us you want an interpreter when you apply for legal help online or when you call. 

To contact us through an interpreter:

  1. call 131 450 
  2. ask to speak to Women’s Legal Service Victoria on 1800 133 302
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To contact us through the National Relay Service:

  1. log in to your National Relay Service account 
  2. ask to contact Women's Legal Service on 1800 133 302
Visit the National Relay Service website

To contact us through the Voice Relay (Speak and Listen) service:

  1. call 1800 555 727
  2. ask to speak to Women's Legal Service Victoria on 1800 133 302
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To contact us through TTY (Type and Listen):

  1. call 133 677
  2. ask to speak to Women's Legal Service Victoria on 1800 133 302
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Free legal information

After family violence, decisions about safety, children, money and housing are shaped by the legal system.

Free legal information can help you understand your options and what to do next.