Disclaimer: The material in this print-out relates to the law as it applies in the state of Victoria. It is intended as a general guide only. Readers should not act on the basis of any material in this print-out without getting legal advice about their own particular situations. Victoria Legal Aid disclaims any liability howsoever caused to any person in respect of any action taken in reliance on the contents of the publication.

We help Victorians with their legal problems and represent those who need it most. Find legal answers, chat with us online, or call us. You can speak to us in English or ask for an interpreter. You can also find more legal information at www.legalaid.vic.gov.au

Our Morwell office is closed due to renovations. The office can be contacted on (03) 5126 6444.
Or search our online legal information.

Legal help for First Nations people

We provide free, confidential and culturally safe legal help for First Nations people through our 1300 MOB VLA helpline and Yarn Online chat service.

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We offer legal information and advice tailored to the experiences of First Nations people living in Victoria.

We can help you if you have a problem with:

  • fines, bills and debt
  • Centrelink
  • seeing your kids
  • making care arrangements for kids within the family
  • discrimination or harassment
  • domestic and family violence
  • police or going to court.

This service is led and created by First Nations people. It was designed with the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service and Djirra, with the support of Yamagigu Consulting.

Call us

Call us on 1300 MOB VLA (1300 662 852) between 9 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays).

Or use our online form to ask us to call you.

Yarn Online

If you prefer typing than yarning on the phone, use our online chat service – Yarn Online.

Use the Legal Help Chat function on our website from 9 am to 4pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays).

If you choose to let us know about your First Nations identity, we'll transfer you to someone from the 1300 MOB VLA team.

Where else to get help

For First Nations-led legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Victoria, contact:

If you are not a First Nations person, contact our Legal Help service.

You can also search I need legal information about ... for basic legal information.

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