Legal Advice and Casework
We can provide advice. Depending on the circumstances and our capacity we may be able to offer minor case assistance or take on matters.
When can you get advice?
Our solicitors are available to speak to clients over the phone or face to face, during the advice line times listed below.
Wirringa Baiya also provides regular monthly outreach at Emu Plains Correctional Centre and Mudgin-Gal Aboriginal Corporation.
Advice Line Hours
- Monday
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- Tuesday
- -
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- -
- Friday
- -
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
What we can help with
Wirringa Baiya provides advice and casework in relation to the following types of matters:
Domestic Violence
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO)
Sexual Assault
Child Sexual Assault
Victims Support
Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
Care and Protection
Access to Information under Government Information Public Access (GIPA)
Family Law
Disputes about Children
How to Apply for Legal Aid
Complaints against the Police, Correctional Centres, Juvenile Detention Centres and NSW Department of Community and Justice - DCJ (previously DOCS and FACS)
While we usually provide only advice on the following matters, we sometimes provide clients with further assistance on the following types of matters:
Centrelink
Credit and Debit
Wills and Estates
Complaints about Doctors and Nurses
Divorce
Employment
Housing and Tenancy
Property in Family Law Disputes
Medical Negligence
Neighbourhood Disputes
What we can't help you with
There are some areas of law that Wirringa Baiya cannot assist you with. These include:
Business and Partnership Law
Corporations Law
Criminal Charges
Buying a House and Mortgage
Workers Compensation
Intellectual Property
Commercial Law
Immigration Law
Native Title
Wirringa Baiya cannot assist you if you are having problems obtaining proof of your Aboriginality.
Wirringa Baiya is not in a position to determine a person’s Aboriginality.
At all times you can expect respect, cultural sensitivity and confidentiality when your speaking to Wirringa Baiya staff. You can expect to speak to a female solicitor, who is sensitive to trauma.
It is important to us that you understand the advice you receive, and if you have any questions about it at all, we are happy to discuss it with you until you’re comfortable with the new information.
