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Free legal advice clinics for deaf and hard-of-hearing communities

We are making it easier for people who are deaf or hard of hearing to get help with their legal problems.

Published:
Tuesday 21 November 2023 at 11:54 am

We are holding free two-hour legal advice clinics with an Auslan interpreter, every second Thursday, to better support deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.

The clinics will run from 11 am to 1 pm every second Thursday on Level 9, 570 Bourke St, Melbourne.

Getting to the clinic

If you are travelling by train, exit at Southern Cross Station and walk down Bourke Street (approximately seven minutes).

Alternatively, you can also catch the tram down Bourke Street, tram 86 or 96 and get off at Stop 3 – William Street/Bourke Street.

When you arrive at reception, please ask or sign for the clinic.

Making services more accessible

We want to make sure we do the best we can to meet your needs.

We will use any information you share with us to get you the support you need.

You can tell us if you are d/ Deaf, hard of hearing or have a disability and require adjustments or supports to get legal advice.

If you would rather book an appointment with us or need an appointment with live captioning, please contact us directly or through the National Relay Service.

Our contact lines are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm (except on public holidays)

You can also email us at accessLH@vla.vic.gov.au or text 0427 176 865 (text only).

More information

Watch our video with Deaf Victoria on the services we can provide

Watch our Auslan videos on how to get help

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