Community legal centres provide free legal help to people in need. As the peak-body, we advocate for progressive law reform and support our members, with the aim of building a fair and inclusive NSW. Learn more.

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A photo of a person from behind holding an Aboriginal flag.
15 Oct 2021
Media release: Missed opportunities in NSW Government’s disappointing response to First Nations People in Custody Inquiry
Binaal Billa Family Violence Prevention Legal Service staff Debbie Stevie, Jade and Taylor sitting at a table together.
27 Sep 2021
Welcome Binaal Billa Family Violence Prevention Legal Service!
Three police standing in a line wearing surgical face masks.
16 Sep 2021
Media release: ‘We cannot fine our way out of the pandemic’: Legal profession calls on NSW Premier to revoke unlawful COVID-19 fines
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14 Sep 2021
How to take action for Afghanistan
A young worker with brown skin wearing a high-vis vest and holding a clip board.
31 Aug 2021
Wage-theft is rampant in many industries. Meet the service delivering justice for young workers
Three NSW Police officers wearing face masks.
04 Aug 2021
We need a public health response based on trust and communication — not punishment, force and fear: Our statement on the Greater Sydney lockdown
Infographic with the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags. Text reads "We're hiring: First Nations Cadetship Administrator".
08 Jul 2021
We're hiring: First Nations Cadetship Administrator
Aboriginal flag flying in front of city skyscraper.
05 Jul 2021
First Nations cadetships to kickstart careers
A NSW Police officer makes a mobile phone call.
30 Jun 2021
‘Tip of the iceberg’: Frontline workers say police data fails to capture increase in domestic violence
NSW Parliament House
22 Jun 2021
State Budget a lost opportunity to make NSW fairer
Trees burning in an out of control bushfire.
09 Jun 2021
Fire & Water: Our future in climate justice
Aerial image of Mullimbimby.
24 May 2021
Call for systemic change amid Northern Rivers housing crisis
A person holding two children at sunset.
12 May 2021
'An enormous power imbalance’: supporting women in prison to access justice
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12 May 2021
Grassroots and innovative: supporting young people in out-of-home-care
Protest sign with the Aboriginal flag with the text "stop Aboriginal deaths in custody".
15 Apr 2021
It’s time for urgent government action to end Aboriginal deaths in custody
Jenny Leong delivering a speech in NSW Parliament.
12 Apr 2021
MPs call for increased funding to community legal centres
Person holding a #MeToo sign
07 Apr 2021
Advice, Advocacy, Action: Kingsford Legal Centre’s holistic response to sexual harassment
A group of people walking on Sydney streets at sunset.
06 Apr 2021
Our Pre-Budget Submission
A person holding the transgender pride flag, which has blue, pink and white stripes.
31 Mar 2021
Don’t erase trans kids
A flooded road
29 Mar 2021
Legal help for flood-affected communities
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10 Feb 2021
Drug reform, now

Our Work

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Aboriginal Legal Access Program
Supporting community legal centres, and particularly our Aboriginal team members, to increase access to justice and connect with their local people and communities.
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Policy & Law Reform
Contributing to the development of public policy by engaging with government and advocating for reform based on the needs of the people and communities we work with.
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Sector Development
Supporting community legal centre staff, management and boards to collaborate effectively, develop new skills and deliver high quality legal assistance services.
Money
CLCNSW Financial Service
Taking the administrative burden off as many of our members as possible, through affordable high-quality bookkeeping and financial management.

Community Legal Centres NSW acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Owners on whose Country we live and work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging.