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Allied Justice is a for purpose organisation providing free legal advice, information and community legal education to people who live, work or study in the Central Highlands and Wimmera regions of Victoria.
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Allied Justice is a for-purpose organisation committed to making justice accessible for everyone.
Since our beginnings in 1995 as the Ballarat Community Legal Service, we’ve grown to support people across 11 local government areas - always driven by the belief that better access to justice can change life stories.
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We offer free legal information, advice, casework support, duty lawyer services, and related assistance to individuals. We’re deeply involved in community development, legal education, capacity building, and law reform—always shaped by the real needs of the communities we serve.
To jump to a particular area of law, click on an option below:
Please contact any of the following organisations:
Adoption
Bankruptcy
List of Services
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Anglicare VictoriaAnglicare Victoria
PH: 1800 809 722
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CAFS Ballarat (Child & Family Services)CAFS Ballarat (Child & Family Services)
PH: 03 5337 3333
PH: 1800 692 237
115 Lydiard Street, Ballarat VIC 3350
https://www.cafs.org.au
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Financial Counselling VictoriaFinancial Counselling Victoria
PH: 03 9663 2000
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Justice ConnectJustice Connect
PH: 03 8636 4400
www.justiceconnect.org.au
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Salvation ArmySalvation Army
PH: 1800 722 363
Binding Financial Agreements
List of Services
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Anchored Family LawAnchored Family Law
PH: 03 7067 8496
First Interview: Free 15 min
Call, disc 90 min Consult
Legal Aid: No
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Baird & McGregorBaird & McGregor
PH: 03 5331 3100
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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BJT LegalBJT Legal
PH: 03 5333 8888
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: Yes
Court Rep: Yes
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Buscombe Family LawBuscombe Family Law
PH: 03 5331 7255
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: Yes
Court Rep: Yes
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Cinque Oakley BryantCinque Oakley Bryant
PH: 03 5331 5466
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: Yes
Court Rep: Yes
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David Tamanika SolicitorsDavid Tamanika Solicitors
PH: 03 5331 7944
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: Yes - Criminal only
Court Rep: Yes
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Heinz LawHeinz Law
PH: 03 5331 2966
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Nevetts LawyersNevetts Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 4444
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Olympus LawyersOlympus Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 9494
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
Binding Child Support Agreements
List of Services
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Ballarat Legal Resolution ServicesBallarat Legal Resolution Services
PH: 03 5332 8220
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Services AustraliaServices Australia
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/binding-child-support-agreement
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Victoria Legal AidVictoria Legal Aid
VLA Ballarat PH: 03 5329 6222 / 1800 081 719
109 Market Street Ballarat
VLA Horsham PH: 03 5381 60000
VLA Hotline PH: 1300 792 387
https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/
Building Disputes
List of Services
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Cinque Oakley BryantCinque Oakley Bryant
PH: 03 5331 5466
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: Yes
Court Rep: Yes
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Heinz LawHeinz Law
PH: 03 5331 2966
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Nevetts LawyersNevetts Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 4444
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Olympus LawyersOlympus Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 9494
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Saines LucasSaines Lucas
PH: 03 5332 1584
First Interview: Yes - Personal Injury & Emp only
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
Centrelink
List of Services
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Justice ConnectJustice Connect
PH: 03 8636 4400
www.justiceconnect.org.au
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Other CLCOther CLC
Barwon (Geelong) PH: 1300 430 599
Loddon (Bendigo) PH: 1800 450 909
Brimbank (Melton) PH: 03 8592 9077
Gippsland (Morwell) PH: 1800 004 402
https://www.fclc.org.au/find_a_community_legal_centre
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Social Security Rights VictoriaSocial Security Rights Victoria
Ballarat: 03 5329 6222 / 1800 081 719
109 Market Street Ballarat
VLA Horsham PH: 03 5381 6000
VLA Hotline PH: 1300 792 387
www.legalaid.vic.gov.au
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Victoria Legal AidVictoria Legal Aid
VLA Ballarat PH: 03 5329 6222 / 1800 081 719
109 Market Street Ballarat
VLA Horsham PH: 03 5381 60000
VLA Hotline PH: 1300 792 387
https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/
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Villamanta Disability Rights Legal ServiceVillamanta Disability Rights Legal Service
PH: 1800 014 111
244 Latrobe Terrace, Geelong
www.villamanta.org.au
Change of Name
List of Services
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Anchored Family LawAnchored Family Law
PH: 03 7067 8496
First Interview: Free 15 min
Call, disc 90 min Consult
Legal Aid: No
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David Tamanika SolicitorsDavid Tamanika Solicitors
PH: 03 5331 7944
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: Yes - Criminal only
Court Rep: Yes
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Heinz LawHeinz Law
PH: 03 5331 2966
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Olympus LawyersOlympus Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 9494
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
Child Protection
List of Services
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OtherOther
Where DFFH is just starting to get involved but no court
porceedings, client may be eligible for non-legal advocacy
through VLA's IFAS.
PH: 1800 849 200
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Other CLCOther CLC
Barwon (Geelong) PH: 1300 430 599
Loddon (Bendigo) PH: 1800 450 909
Brimbank (Melton) PH: 03 8592 9077
Gippsland (Morwell) PH: 1800 004 402
https://www.fclc.org.au/find_a_community_legal_centre
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Victoria Legal AidVictoria Legal Aid
VLA Ballarat PH: 03 5329 6222 / 1800 081 719
109 Market Street Ballarat
VLA Horsham PH: 03 5381 60000
VLA Hotline PH: 1300 792 387
https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/
Commercial Law
List of Services
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Foundation LegalFoundation Legal
PH: 03 5338 8833
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Nevetts LawyersNevetts Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 4444
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Rodney Jacobs LawyersRodney Jacobs Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 1188
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
Commercial Business/Contracts
Contract law or contractual disputes (aside from consumer contracts)
List of Services
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Baird & McGregorBaird & McGregor
PH: 03 5331 3100
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Errard LegalErrard Legal
32 Doveton Street N, Ballarat
PH: 0499 254 732
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Heinz LawHeinz Law
PH: 03 5331 2966
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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The Law CollectiveThe Law Collective
806 Sturt Street
PH: 03 5332 9117
Conveyancing
List of Services
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Baird & McGregorBaird & McGregor
PH: 03 5331 3100
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Cinque Oakley BryantCinque Oakley Bryant
PH: 03 5331 5466
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: Yes
Court Rep: Yes
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Heinz LawHeinz Law
PH: 03 5331 2966
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Foundation LegalFoundation Legal
PH: 03 5338 8833
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Rodney Jacobs LawyersRodney Jacobs Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 1188
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Jenny Morrow LegalJenny Morrow Legal
PH: 03 5338 7455
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
Crime
List of Services
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Adrian Paull Criminal LawyersAdrian Paull Criminal Lawyers
PH: 03 4313 4055
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: Yes
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Cinque Oakley BryantCinque Oakley Bryant
PH: 03 5331 5466
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: Yes
Court Rep: Yes
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David Tamanika SolicitorsDavid Tamanika Solicitors
PH: 03 5331 7944
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: Yes - Criminal only
Court Rep: Yes
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Heinz LawHeinz Law
PH: 03 5331 2966
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Olympus LawyersOlympus Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 9494
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Powell Bayliss LawyersPowell Bayliss Lawyers
Andrew Bayliss: 0405 104 387
Tui Bayliss: 0432 099 026
defencelawyers@outlook.com
Legal Aid: Yes
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Victorian Aboriginal Legal ServiceVictorian Aboriginal Legal Service
PH: 03 9418 5999
Debt
List of Services
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Anglicare VictoriaAnglicare Victoria
PH: 1800 809 722
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CAFS Ballarat (Child & Family Services)CAFS Ballarat (Child & Family Services)
PH: 03 5337 3333
PH: 1800 692 237
115 Lydiard Street, Ballarat VIC 3350
https://www.cafs.org.au
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Financial Counselling VictoriaFinancial Counselling Victoria
PH: 03 9663 2000
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Justice ConnectJustice Connect
PH: 03 8636 4400
www.justiceconnect.org.au
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Salvation ArmySalvation Army
PH: 1800 722 363
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Victoria Legal AidVictoria Legal Aid
VLA Ballarat PH: 03 5329 6222 / 1800 081 719
109 Market Street Ballarat
VLA Horsham PH: 03 5381 60000
VLA Hotline PH: 1300 792 387
https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/
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YouthlawYouthlaw
PH: 03 9113 9500
www.youthlaw.asn.au
Employment
List of Services
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Ballarat Trades HallBallarat Trades Hall
PH: 03 5332 3666
24 Camp Street, Ballarat
balltlc@outlook.com.au
https://www.unionsballarat.org.au/
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Fair Work (Ombudsman)Fair Work (Ombudsman)
PH: 13 13 94
www.fairwork.gov.au
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Job WatchJob Watch
PH: 03 9662 1933
www.jobwatch.org.au
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Justice ConnectJustice Connect
PH: 03 8636 4400
www.justiceconnect.org.au
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Other CLCOther CLC
Barwon (Geelong) PH: 1300 430 599
Loddon (Bendigo) PH: 1800 450 909
Brimbank (Melton) PH: 03 8592 9077
Gippsland (Morwell) PH: 1800 004 402
https://www.fclc.org.au/find_a_community_legal_centre
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Working Womens CentreWorking Womens Centre
For women & non-binary.
PH: 1800 992 842
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Young Workers Centre (Up to 30 yrs)Young Workers Centre (Up to 30 yrs)
PH: 1800 714 754
www.youngworkers.org.au
Freedom of Information
List of Services
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Office of the Victorian Information CommissionerOffice of the Victorian Information Commissioner
PH: 1300 006 842
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Other CLCOther CLC
Barwon (Geelong) PH: 1300 430 599
Loddon (Bendigo) PH: 1800 450 909
Brimbank (Melton) PH: 03 8592 9077
Gippsland (Morwell) PH: 1800 004 402
https://www.fclc.org.au/find_a_community_legal_centre
Guardianship & Administration
List of Services
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Office of the Public AdvocateOffice of the Public Advocate
PH: 1300 309 337
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Other CLCOther CLC
Barwon (Geelong) PH: 1300 430 599
Loddon (Bendigo) PH: 1800 450 909
Brimbank (Melton) PH: 03 8592 9077
Gippsland (Morwell) PH: 1800 004 402
https://www.fclc.org.au/find_a_community_legal_centre
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State TrusteesState Trustees
PH: 1300 138 672
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VCATVCAT
PH: 1300 018 228
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Victoria Legal AidVictoria Legal Aid
VLA Ballarat PH: 03 5329 6222 / 1800 081 719
109 Market Street Ballarat
VLA Horsham PH: 03 5381 60000
VLA Hotline PH: 1300 792 387
https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/
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Villamanta Disability Rights Legal ServiceVillamanta Disability Rights Legal Service
PH: 1800 014 111
244 Latrobe Terrace, Geelong
www.villamanta.org.au
Immigration
List of Services
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Office of the Migration Agents Registration AuthorityOffice of the Migration Agents Registration Authority
https://www.mara.gov.au/
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Refugee LegalRefugee Legal
PH: 03 9413 0101
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Victoria Legal AidVictoria Legal Aid
VLA Ballarat PH: 03 5329 6222 / 1800 081 719
109 Market Street Ballarat
VLA Horsham PH: 03 5381 60000
VLA Hotline PH: 1300 792 387
https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/
Industrial Relations
List of Services
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Heinz LawHeinz Law
PH: 03 5331 2966
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Law on LydiardLaw on Lydiard
PH: 0412 483 758
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Saines LucasSaines Lucas
PH: 03 5332 1584
First Interview: Yes - Personal Injury & Emp only
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
Insurance (if not disaster-related)
List of Services
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Australian Financial Complaints AuthorityAustralian Financial Complaints Authority
PH: 1800 931 678
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Other CLCOther CLC
Barwon (Geelong) PH: 1300 430 599
Loddon (Bendigo) PH: 1800 450 909
Brimbank (Melton) PH: 03 8592 9077
Gippsland (Morwell) PH: 1800 004 402
https://www.fclc.org.au/find_a_community_legal_centre
Lawyers – Complaints Against
Mental Health
List of Services
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Mental Health Complaints CommissionerMental Health Complaints Commissioner
PH: 1800 246 054
help@mhwc.vic.gov.au
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Other CLCOther CLC
Barwon (Geelong) PH: 1300 430 599
Loddon (Bendigo) PH: 1800 450 909
Brimbank (Melton) PH: 03 8592 9077
Gippsland (Morwell) PH: 1800 004 402
https://www.fclc.org.au/find_a_community_legal_centre
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Victoria Legal AidVictoria Legal Aid
VLA Ballarat PH: 03 5329 6222 / 1800 081 719
109 Market Street Ballarat
VLA Horsham PH: 03 5381 60000
VLA Hotline PH: 1300 792 387
https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/
Negligence
List of Services
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Fortitude LegalFortitude Legal
(Workplace)
PH: 1300 020 618
(No win, no fee)
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Law PartnersLaw Partners
(Workplace)
PH: 1300 396 056
(No win, no fee)
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LHD LawyersLHD Lawyers
(Medical)
PH: 1800 592 404
(No win, no fee)
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Maurice Blackburn LawyersMaurice Blackburn Lawyers
(Workplace)
PH: 1800 111 222
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Monaco Compensation LawyersMonaco Compensation Lawyers
(Medical)
PH: 1300 943 670
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Saines LucasSaines Lucas
PH: 03 5332 1584
First Interview: Yes - Personal Injury & Emp only
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Slater & GordonSlater & Gordon
(Medical)
PH: 1800 786 529
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Stringer ClarkStringer Clark
(Workplace/Medical)
PH: 03 5331 7898
Neighbourhood or Fencing Disputes
Noise complaints
List of Services
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City of Ballarat Environmental Health teamCity of Ballarat Environmental Health team
PH: 03 5320 5500
Complaints form: https://eservices.ballarat.vic.gov.au/ePathway/Production/Web/CustomerService/CustomerServiceType.aspx
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Environment Protection Authority VictoriaEnvironment Protection Authority Victoria
https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/report-pollution/noise-pollution
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Victoria PoliceVictoria Police
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/unreasonable-noise
Occupational health and safety / WorkSafe complaints
Personal Injury
List of Services
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Fortitude LegalFortitude Legal
(Workplace)
PH: 1300 020 618
(No win, no fee)
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Saines LucasSaines Lucas
PH: 03 5332 1584
First Interview: Yes - Personal Injury & Emp only
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Shine Lawyers BallaratShine Lawyers Ballarat
PH: 03 4334 3300
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: No - "No win, no fee"
Court Rep: Yes
Police – Complaints Against
Powers of Attorney
List of Services
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Office of the Public AdvocateOffice of the Public Advocate
PH: 1300 309 337
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Other CLCOther CLC
Barwon (Geelong) PH: 1300 430 599
Loddon (Bendigo) PH: 1800 450 909
Brimbank (Melton) PH: 03 8592 9077
Gippsland (Morwell) PH: 1800 004 402
https://www.fclc.org.au/find_a_community_legal_centre
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State TrusteesState Trustees
PH: 1300 138 672
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VCATVCAT
PH: 1300 018 228
Probate
List of Services
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Baird & McGregorBaird & McGregor
PH: 03 5331 3100
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Cinque Oakley BryantCinque Oakley Bryant
PH: 03 5331 5466
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: Yes
Court Rep: Yes
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Foundation LegalFoundation Legal
PH: 03 5338 8833
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Heinz LawHeinz Law
PH: 03 5331 2966
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Jenny Morrow LegalJenny Morrow Legal
PH: 03 5338 7455
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Nevetts LawyersNevetts Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 4444
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Rodney Jacobs LawyersRodney Jacobs Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 1188
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
Property Law
List of Services
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Cinque Oakley BryantCinque Oakley Bryant
PH: 03 5331 5466
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: Yes
Court Rep: Yes
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Heinz LawHeinz Law
PH: 03 5331 2966
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Nevetts LawyersNevetts Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 4444
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Rodney Jacobs LawyersRodney Jacobs Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 1188
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Saines LucasSaines Lucas
PH: 03 5332 1584
First Interview: Yes - Personal Injury & Emp only
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Yanner Mann DobsonYanner Mann Dobson
PH: 03 5331 7555
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
Superannuation
List of Services
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Heinz LawHeinz Law
PH: 03 5331 2966
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Nevetts LawyersNevetts Lawyers
PH: 03 5331 4444
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Saines LucasSaines Lucas
PH: 03 5332 1584
First Interview: Yes - Personal Injury & Emp only
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Shine Lawyers BallaratShine Lawyers Ballarat
PH: 03 4334 3300
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: No - "No win, no fee"
Court Rep: Yes
VCAT
Workcover
List of Services
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Fortitude LegalFortitude Legal
(Workplace)
PH: 1300 020 618
(No win, no fee)
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Heinz LawHeinz Law
PH: 03 5331 2966
First Interview: No
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: Yes
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Saines LucasSaines Lucas
PH: 03 5332 1584
First Interview: Yes - Personal Injury & Emp only
Legal Aid: No
Court Rep: No
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Shine Lawyers BallaratShine Lawyers Ballarat
PH: 03 4334 3300
First Interview: Yes
Legal Aid: No - "No win, no fee"
Court Rep: Yes
Allied Justice acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the region we service, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, water and community. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, their Elders past, present and emerging.
Allied Justice is committed to providing safe and inclusive services and is an ally of the LGBTIQ+ community.