FREE 
LEGAL SERVICES

South-East Monash Legal Services provides free and confidential legal services across the south-east including the City of Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia.

Shaping a fairer future for our community

Working with vulnerable

and disadvantaged

community 
members

SMLS is a Community Legal Centre. That means we do not charge for our services, and we can only help people with their legal problems if they are on a low income and other set criteria. Please contact us to find out if you are eligible.

We offer free interpreter services for people who speak a language other than English. The interpreter’s role is to objectively translate conversations between the lawyer and the client. We prefer to use accredited interpreters to ensure confidentiality and accuracy of the information.

working towards justice

Our advocacy work

We help people with their legal problems and we witness the obstacles many people face in our justice system. We work to try and change unjust laws and systems and amplify the voice of our community.

working towards justice

Our advocacy work

We help people with their legal problems and we witness the obstacles many people face in our justice system. We work to try and change unjust laws and systems and amplify the voice of our community.

RECENT OP-EDs

Latest news & 
updates
Drowning in paperwork: examining the administrative load facing new migrant victims/survivors of family violence
Through the course of our work in the family violence and migration space we have seen how difficult it is...
Advocating for Change in Australia’s Response to Sexual Violence
Sexual violence is a widespread and gendered issue that has devastating and long-term impacts on those who experience it. Yet...
Addressing sexual harassment at work: We believe you and we can help you
Our Advocacy against Sexual Harassment (AASH) Program, provides free, confidential legal assistance Victoria-wide to low-income workers experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage.

How can you get help

Get in touch

For free and confidential legal assistance, call 9545 7400 or 9038 8002 to make an appointment.

You can attend an appointment in person, by telephone or by video conference.

* While we do not have geographical boundaries we encourage individuals from Greater City of Dandenong, City of Casey and Shire of Cardinia to seek our assistance.

Justice Q

Justice Q is a new specialist legal service from South-East Monash Legal Service which offers free legal assistance to LGBTQIA+ individuals in Melbourne’s south-east regions. 

More information coming soon!

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