Legal services
We believe that no one should be without a trusted legal advisor in their time of need. That’s why Salvos Legal Humanitarian provides free legal advice to people who are unable to access legal assistance.
How to access free advice
You can access free legal advice by visiting one of our Advice Bureaus in New South Wales or Queensland.
We provide one-off advice, limited assistance or full representation, subject to our Means and Merits test, in circumstances where disadvantaged individuals are facing social injustice.
People in Queensland who are seeking asylum can also access free legal services through our Asylum Seeker Clinic.
Please select your state to see details for advice bureaus in your area. Please note that this service is only offered in NSW and Queensland.
New South Wales
Auburn
166-170 South Parade (Entrance on Park Road)
AUBURN NSW 2144
Phone (02) 8202 1500
Monday 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Doors close at 8.00pm
Every Monday, excluding public holidays.
Lakemba
Corner the Boulevarde and Croydon Street
LAKEMBA NSW 2195
Phone (02) 8202 1500
Tuesday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Doors close at 4.50pm
Every Tuesday, excluding public holidays. Appointments required.
Parramatta
The Salvation Army
Shop 1/426 Church Street
PARRAMATTA NSW 2150
Phone (02) 8202 1500
Thursday 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Second and fourth Thursday of the month. Appointments required.
Queensland
Goodna
27 Smiths Road
GOODNA QLD 4300
Phone (07) 3280 8860
Tuesday 9.00 am – 1.00pm
Every Tuesday except public holidays. Appointments required.
Stafford
32-54 Haywood Street
STAFFORD QLD 4053
Phone (07) 3280 8860
Monday 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Doors close 8.00pm
First Monday of each month. Appointments preferred.
Logan Central
The Salvation Army
15A Station Road
LOGAN CENTRAL QLD 4114
Phone (07) 3280 8860
Monday 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Doors close 8.00pm
Second Monday of each month. Appointments preferred.
Spring Hill
97 School Street
SPRING HILL QLD 4000
Phone (07) 3280 8860
Monday 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Doors close 8.00pm
Fourth Monday of each month. Appointments preferred.
Telephone advice
We offer free legal advice by telephone to clients in rural or regional areas or who are unable to attend our advice bureaus due to disability, age or incarceration. Calls are by appointment only. To arrange a time to speak with one of our representatives, call (02) 8202 1500.
Matters we can help with
We can provide free legal services for certain matters and can refer you to appropriate services for other matters.
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We can provide free services for: |
We can provide referrals for: |
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Police matters |
Wills and estates |
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Family and children’s law |
Employment |
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Migration and refugee law |
Workers compensation |
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Human rights and public interest law |
Family law property disputes |
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Credit and debt |
Property disputes |
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Housing law |
Student and business visas |
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Social security law |
Civil matters seeking damages or compensation |