In challenging times: we work together
These are challenging times for many. Apart from the clear health impacts of the current situation, many have now lost employment and are facing financial hardship.
The purpose of this page is to provide information for individuals who have been affected by COVID-19. If you have any feedback on the information provided on this page please get in touch.
What you will find on this page:
- Free document generators including to request hardship assistance;
- Information on how you can obtain free or reduced fee legal assistance;
- Resources.
Table of Contents
Generate a free letter requesting assistance
Complete the form below if you have lost your job and you need to request help from your bank, energy, internet, or phone provider. This is provided for free by Law Quarter.
Am I able to go out (NSW)?
Many are finding it difficult to understand the government’s latest instructions on when it is possible to go out. Use our simple tool to check.
Helpful Resources
Support Services
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Call: 1300 224 636 (24×7 Support)
Visit: http://www.beyondblue.org.au
Kids Helpline is is a free, 24×7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Call: 1800 55 1800 (24×7 Support)
Visit: https://kidshelpline.com.au
Lifeline is a national charity providing all access to crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Call: 13 11 14
Visit: whttp://www.lifeline.org.au
WIRE stands for Women’s Information and Referral Exchange Inc. and is a Victorian (only) organisation offering free information, support and referrals for women, by women.
Call: 1300 134 130 (Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm except public holidays)
Visit: https://www.wire.org.au
Financial Support
National Debt Helpline: Get free and independent assistance by speaking to one of National Debt Helpline’s Financial Counsellors.
Call: 1800 007 007 (Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 4:30pm)
Visit: http://www.ndh.org.au
MoneySmart offer free, independent guidance so you can make most of your money.
Visit: https://www.moneysmart.gov.au
Free Legal Assistance
If you require legal assistance, please contact us. We may be able to assist you even if you don’t have funds to pay for legal services. For certain matters we act on a pro bono basis. Legal Aid is also an option for NSW residents. Our Principal, Connor James, is on the Civil Law and Family Law panels of Legal Aid NSW.
