On this page, you can find out about legal assistance by state or territory for child support cases.
We've provided this information about other organisations that may be able to help you. While we make every effort to keep information current, we can't confirm the details have not changed. Please contact the relevant organisation to ask about their services if you have any questions.
We can help you understand the review process, but we cannot give you advice about your case.
There are professional people (for example, lawyers) and other organisations that can help you with your review.
Help from a lawyer
The following organisations may be able to provide you with legal assistance, or help you find a lawyer:
Legal Aid ACT
Legal Aid ACT provides legal services, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged.
Phone: 1300 654 314
Community Legal Centres (CLCs)
Canberra Community Law has a specialist legal service that provides free legal assistance with Centrelink issues.
Phone: (02) 6218 7977 or 1800 445 665 (free call)
Provides legal assistance to women on many issues including some Child Support issues.
Phone: (02) 6257 4377 or 1800 634 669
ACT Law Society
The ACT Law Society can help you find a private lawyer.
The pro-bono clearing house is a service that may be able to help you find pro-bono (free or reduced fee) assistance.
Phone: (02) 6274 0300
Help for Indigenous Australians
The Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) provides many legal services to Indigenous Australians and may be able to help with Child Support issues.
Phone: 1800 733 233
We can help you understand the review process, but we cannot give you advice about your case.
There are professional people (for example, lawyers) and other organisations that can help you with your review.
Help from a lawyer
The following organisations may be able to provide you with legal assistance, or help you find a lawyer:
Legal Aid NSW
Provides legal services, including a specialist child support service, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged.
Phone: (02) 9633 9916 or 1800 451 784 (if calling from outside Sydney).
Law Society of NSW
The Law Society of NSW can help you find a private lawyer.
The Law Society's Pro Bono Scheme can put you in contact with law firms willing to provide their legal services for free or for reduced fees.
Phone: (02) 9926 0333
Community Legal Centres (CLCs)
An online CLC Recommendation Service is available. Answer some questions about your situation and you will be directed to a suitable CLC. Tip: select ‘I have a problem with Centrelink’ at question 1.
You can also call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 for help finding a CLC.
Key CLCs are:
Provides advice about some Child Support issues.
Phone: 1800 244 481
Provides information and advice to Illawarra and South Coast clients with appeals against Centrelink decisions.
Phone: (02) 4276 1939
Provides assistance to women on various areas of law including Child Support.
Phone: (02) 8745 6999 or 1800 810 784 (if calling from outside Sydney).
Help for Indigenous Australians
The Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) provides many legal services to Indigenous Australians, and may be able to help you with Child Support issues.
Phone: 1800 733 233
We can help you understand the review process, but we cannot give you advice about your case.
There are professional people (for example, lawyers agents) and other organisations that can help you with your review.
Help from a lawyer
The following organisations may be able to provide you with legal assistance, or help you find a lawyer:
Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission
The Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission provides legal services, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged.
Phone: 1800 019 343
Law Society NT
The Law Society NT can help you find a private lawyer.
Phone: (08) 8981 5104
Community Legal Centres (CLCs)
Darwin Community Legal Service provides free legal information, advice and representation on particular areas of law, including social security/Centrelink.
Phone: (08) 8982 1111 or freecall 1800 812 953
There are also women’s legal services that may be able to assist.
Help for Indigenous Australians
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency provides many legal services to Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory, including help with child support issues.
Phone:
- Darwin: 1800 898 251
- Throughcare: 1800 321 201
- Katherine: 1800 897 728
- Alice Springs: 1800 636 079
We can help you understand the review process, but we cannot give you advice about your case.
There are professional people (for example, lawyers) and other organisations that can help you with your review.
Help from a lawyer
The following organisations may be able to provide you with legal assistance, or help you find a lawyer:
Legal Aid Queensland
Provides legal services, including legal help with Centrelink issues, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged.
Phone: 1300 65 11 88
Indigenous information line: 1300 65 01 43
Queensland Law Society
The Queensland Law Society can help you find a private lawyer.
Phone: 1300 367 757
Community Legal Centres (CLCs)
Search the CLC directory to find a suitable CLC.
Tip: Select ‘Pensions and allowance/Social security’ from the first drop down list.
You can also call Community Legal Centres Queensland on (07) 3392 0092 for help finding a CLC.
Key CLCs are:
Gold Coast Community Legal Centre
Provides legal advice on many issues including Child Support.
Phone: (07) 5532 9611
Provides assistance to women on various areas of law including Child Support.
Phone: 1800 957 957
Help for Indigenous Australians
The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) provides many legal services to Indigenous Australians, including help with Centrelink issues.
Phone: (07) 3025 3888 or 1800 012 255 (24 hrs, 7 days)
We can help you understand the review process, but we cannot give you advice about your case.
There are professional people (for example, lawyers) and other organisations that can help you with your review.
Help from a lawyer
The following organisations may be able to provide you with legal assistance, or help you find a lawyer:
Legal Services Commission of South Australia
Provides services, including legal advice about Child Support, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged. Initial contact is provided by a free, confidential, telephone callback service, and a free follow-up interview can be arranged where required.
Phone: (08) 8111 5576 or email: childsupportunit@lsc.sa.gov.au to arrange a convenient time for the Legal Services Commission to telephone you.
The Law Society of South Australia
The Law Society of South Australia can help you find a private lawyer.
Phone: (08) 8229 0200
Community Legal Centres (CLCs)
Search the South Australian Council of Community Legal Centres website to find a suitable CLC.
Key CLCs are:
Provides legal advice on many issues including Child Support.
Phone: 1300 850 650
Northern Community Legal Service
May be able to provide legal assistance about Child Support issues.
Phone: (08) 8281 6911 or 1300 558 555
Provides many free legal services to women.
Phone: (08) 8231 8929 or Free Call 1800 655 037
JusticeNet may be able to connect you with a lawyer who can help on a pro-bono (free) basis.
Help from a disability advocate
The Disability Advocacy Finder (Ask Izzy) can help you find a disability advocate.
Help for Indigenous Australians
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement provides many legal services to Indigenous Australians, and may be able to help with Centrelink issues.
Phone: 1800 643 222 (free call)
We can help you understand the review process, but we cannot give you advice about your case.
There are professional people (for example, lawyers) and other organisations that can help you with your review.
Help from a lawyer
The following organisations may be able to provide you with legal assistance, or help you find a lawyer:
Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania
The Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania provides legal services, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged.
Phone: 1300 366 611
The Law Society of Tasmania
The Law Society of Tasmania can help you find a private lawyer.
In addition, the Society runs a Pro Bono Referral Service.
Phone: (03) 6234 4133
Community Legal Centres (CLCs)
Search the Community Legal Centres Tasmania website to find a suitable CLC.
Key CLCs are:
Hobart Community Legal Service
Can help with many legal matters, including Centrelink issues.
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Women's Legal Service Tasmania
Provides legal advice to women on many issues, including Child Support.
Phone: 1800 682 468
Help for Indigenous Australians
The Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service (TALS) provides assistance with many legal matters including child support.
Phone: 1800 595 162
We can help you understand the review process, but we cannot give you advice about your case.
There are professional people (for example, lawyers) and other organisations that can help you with your review.
Help from a lawyer
The following organisations may be able to provide you with legal assistance, or help you find a lawyer:
Victoria Legal Aid
Provides legal services, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged.
You can ask for a child support appointment online or call Legal Aid for further information.
Phone: 1300 792 387
Law Institute Victoria
The Law Institute Victoria can help you find a private lawyer.
Phone: (03) 9607 9311
Community Legal Centres (CLCs)
Search the CLC directory to find a suitable CLC.
Tips:
- Scroll up to enter your postcode to find a CLC near you.
- There are specialist CLCs that give assistance to women only. To find those services, select ‘Womens' from the drop down list.
You can also call the Federation of Community Legal Centres on (03) 9652 1501 for help finding a CLC.
We can help you understand the review process, but we cannot give you advice about your case.
There are professional people (for example, lawyers) and other organisations that can help you with your review.
Help from a lawyer
The following organisations may be able to provide you with legal assistance, or help you find a lawyer:
Legal Aid Western Australia
Legal Aid Western Australia provides legal services, including help with Child Support issues, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged.
Phone: 1300 650 579
The Law Society of Western Australia
The Law Society of Western Australia can help you find a private lawyer.
Phone: (08) 9324 8600
Law Access
Law Access is a not-for-profit organisation that may be able to help you find pro bono (free or reduced fee) legal assistance.
Phone: (08) 6488 8725
Community Legal Centres (CLCs)
Search the CLC directory to find a suitable CLC near you.
The Gosnells Community Legal Centre is a key CLC that provides help with many legal issues including Child Support.
Phone: (08) 9398 1455
Help for Indigenous Australians
The Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia provides many legal services to Indigenous Australians, including assistance with child support issues.
Phone: 1800 019 900 (free call)