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Legal Advice and Casework

Program Delivered by Northern Community Legal Centre

Cost to Join

No cost.
Eligibility

Cases are assessed and prioritised based on individual circumstances and NCLC’s capacity to support.

NCLC generally supports people living in the Southern part of the Seymour region. If you live in the Northern part of Seymour, please see programs provided by Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre.
Program Type

Confidence and Empowerment, Family and Community Safety, Justice and Advocacy

Overview

Northern Community Legal Centre (NCLC) provides free and confidential legal advice and assistance to people who live, work, or study in Merri-bek, Hume, and Mitchell Shire Council Local Government Areas.

Due to limited funding, unfortunately NCLC doesn’t have the resources to assist everyone seeking free legal advice in our catchment. NCLC will prioritise assistance for members of our community who have or are facing multiple systemic barriers to achieving justice in their legal matters including those who are:

– Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
– Experiencing mental ill health, disability, or cognitive impairment
– Homeless
– LGBTIQ+
– Refugees and newly arrived
– Victims / survivors of family violence
– Young people under 25

NCLC may be able to assist priority clients by providing advice and referrals to other legal services or organisations. Depending on your legal matter, and our capacity and expertise, our Centre may be able to assist with further casework assistance. To be eligible for casework, a client must also have a reasonable prospect of obtaining a successful outcome and the area of law must be within the experience of our lawyers.