Government and legal services

Australian and Victorian Government services and departments, and other legal services that can support you.

Australian Government Attorney General's Department - Information about Australia's law and justice system. 

Australian Government Department of Social Services – National social policy development.

Australian Government Department of Health - Leading and shaping Australia's health system.

Australian Government Directory - Structure, organisations and key people in the Australian Government.

Centrelink - Payments and services for people at times of major change.

Family Law Section - Professional association for family law practitioners.

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - Assists people to resolve legal and family disputes.

Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria - Independent community organisations that provide free legal services to the public.

Victoria Legal Aid - Free legal information for Victorians.

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Providing referrals, advice/information, duty work or case work assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Victoria.

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) - A low cost, accessible, and independent tribunal providing information, referrals and support for dispute resolution.

Victorian Government Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - Leads policies and services dedicated to community wellbeing.

Victorian Government Department of Health - Committed to achieving the best health and wellbeing for all Victorians.

Women’s Legal Service Victoria - Free legal advice by phone on our Legal Advice Line. Phone (03) 8622 0600 (for metropolitan callers) or 1800 133 302 (for country callers).

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