References can be directed to The Shopfront for legal assistance and advice at (02) 9322 4808. Referrals to the case processing team are made internally through the legal team. General legal rights for young people, including leaving home, medical treatment, contracts, school matters We provide legal advice and other forms of support to homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 25 and under. (Messages can be left on this number after business hours. It is also possible to contact a lawyer for urgent legal advice, but please note that we do not offer a 24-hour hotline) We welcome referrals from Youth Services. Please call us during office hours or send us an email at any time with as many details as possible about the teen and their legal issues. The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre offers free legal assistance to homeless and disadvantaged young people under the age of 25. We are based in Sydney city centre, but we can also help young people outside this region. The center has been providing free legal services to residents of the downtown area, surrounding beaches, and LGBTIQ communities since 1980.
If you are a young person, give us a call or come see us. We will save your data and someone will call you back as soon as possible. If you urgently need legal advice, we will try to provide it to you immediately. If you are unable to call us during business hours, leave us a voicemail or send us an email after work. Don`t forget to let us know your name and contact information and let us know when is the best time to receive a reminder. Young people under the age of 25 have legal problems. The client group includes homeless and disadvantaged youth, who may have mental health issues or cognitive impairments. Legal issues can range from criminal charges, seized violence orders, fines, compensation for victims of crime, and some civil cases such as debt issues. We are a new South Wales based service and cannot provide legal advice on intergovernmental matters, but we may be able to refer clients to intergovernmental legal services. Sometimes we can help young people who are not homeless or disadvantaged, but who have difficulty finding legal aid elsewhere. Under 25 years of age; Presentation of the legal problem with additional needs.
Sydney Metro away. The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre is a free legal service for homeless/disadvantaged young people under the age of 25 with legal problems. The Shopfront is a joint project of Mission Australia/Salvation Army and the law firm of Herbert Smith Freehills. Shopfront is located in Sydney city centre, but can help people who live outside this area. Mission Australia`s social workers work with legal staff to provide a coordinated and holistic response to the client`s legal and other issues. Legal issues range from criminal complaints, seized violence orders, fines, victims of compensation for crimes and some civil cases such as debt issues. We offer FREE legal advice to low-income people in our catchment area on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. We may also offer advice and recommendations on other legal matters, including: legal advice on criminal matters, including dealing with the police. Referrals to other services such as housing, health, alcohol and other drugs, financial support and specialized counselling. Case management for youth with complex needs who need additional support 356 Victoria Street, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010 (near the corner of Liverpool Street) Complaints and appeals against government decisions If you are a parent or parent who wishes to deport a family member, please ask the youth to contact us directly.
If you are under the age of 18 and need urgent police or criminal advice, you can call the Youth Legal Helpline on 1800 10 18 10. They are open monday to Thursday from 9am to midnight and on weekends and public holidays from 24 hours. Legal representation in criminal complaints, traffic cases and arrested violence orders We ask for your support for the work of the ICLC and invite you to leave a legacy. Campaigns for better laws and policies for disadvantaged youth Legacy is a great way to give back to your community. If you would like to explore this issue, please email iclc@iclc.org.au to schedule a confidential conversation, or learn more here: www.iclc.org.au/donate-now/ tips and support for victims of crime, including ACVs and victim compensation claims.