Find information about the law for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Getting Help
Aboriginal Legal Service
The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) is an Aboriginal community organisation giving information, referral, legal advice, and court representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, women and children across NSW and the ACT.
ALS works in criminal law, children’s care and protection law and family law. They also run the Custody Notification Service, a 24-hour legal advice and RU OK phone line for Aboriginal people taken into police custody.
If you need a lawyer, please contact the ALS on one of these toll free numbers:
for police charges and court matters call 1800 765 767
for care and protection and family matters 1800 733 233.
LawAccess NSW
LawAccess NSW is a free service that provides legal information, advice and referrals for people who have a legal problem in NSW.
They have Aboriginal staff who can talk to you about your legal problem and also connect you with other services, including Aboriginal Legal Services, if you need more help.
Anti-Discrimination NSW has an Outreach Program staffed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people which provides a culturally appropriate service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Your money
Revenue NSW First Nations Team
The First Nations Team helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People manage their fines. Call the First Nations line on 1800 002 345 Monday to Friday from 8.30am- 5.00pm. Your call will be free and confidential.
MoneySmart
ASIC's MoneySmart website has information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including videos and Indigenous money tips.
Financial Rights Legal Centre - Mob Strong Debt Help
The Mob Strong Debt Help service is part of the Financial Rights Legal Centre. They provide free telephone legal advice about credit, debt, banking and insurance. Call them on 1800 808 488.
Centrelink
Centrelink provides payments and support to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
On the Aboriginal renters page you will find news, resources and fact sheets covering topics including the rental bond, when you start renting, repairs, avoiding problems when renting, if your landlord wants to end your agreement, and the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).
Your work
Fair Work Ombudsman - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples
Find fact sheets and videos for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples about starting a new job, your rights and entitlements, taking time off for Sorry Business, sorting out problems at work, and ending work.
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Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW has a range of pamphlets and fact sheets designed specifically for Aboriginal people. Click on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander publications topic.
Topics covered include fines, caring for children, kids in care, family law, and wills.
The Law Handbook
The Law handbook: your practical guide to the law in NSW is the single most important plain English guide to the law in NSW. It provides a practical guide to 40 legal topics – legal issues which affect people in their everyday lives.
