Supporting families Resource sheet: Community Help Clinics
State -wise collection of Community help clinics and council-run sessions

29 April 2025
Community Help Clinics and services aim to support individuals and families in navigating complex systems and accessing the help they need.
Many states have a variety of community help clinics and council-run sessions that provide assistance with Centrelink forms, legal advice, and other support services. The support offerings may vary by location.
Below is a list across all Australian states.
- Canberra Community Law: Offers legal advice and support, including help with Centrelink and family violence issues.
- Women's Legal Centre ACT: Provides legal assistance and community support services for women.
- ACT Government Community Services: Runs various community programs and support services.
- Community First Step: Provides a range of community services including assistance with Centrelink forms, legal advice, and support for family violence.
- Redfern Legal Centre: Provides free legal advice and support, including help with Centrelink issues.
- Marrickville Legal Centre: Offers legal assistance and community support services.
- South West Sydney Legal Centre: Provides legal advice and support for family violence and other issues.
- City of Sydney Council: Offers various community programs and support services, including legal advice sessions and assistance with government forms.
- Parramatta City Council: Provides community support services, including help with legal issues, family violence, and more.
- Inner West Council: Runs community programs and offers support services, including legal advice and assistance with Centrelink forms.
- Northern Beaches Council: Offers community support services, including legal advice and assistance with government forms.
- Darwin Community Legal Service: Provides legal advice and support, including assistance with Centrelink and family violence issues.
- Central Australian Women's Legal Service: Offers legal assistance and community support services for women.
- North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA): Provides a range of legal and community support services.
- City of Darwin Council: Offers community programs and support services, including legal advice sessions.
- Caxton Legal Centre: Offers legal advice and support, including help with Centrelink and family violence issues.
- Queensland Public Interest Law Clearing House (QPILCH): Provides legal assistance and community support services.
- Community Legal Centres Queensland: A network of community legal centres offering various support services.
- Brisbane City Council: Runs community programs and support services, including legal advice sessions.
- Southern Community Justice Centre: Offers legal advice and support, including help with Centrelink and family violence issues.
- Westside Lawyers: Provides legal assistance and community support services.
- Community Legal Centres SA: A network of community legal centres offering various support services.
- Adelaide City Council: Runs community programs and support services, including legal advice sessions.
- Hobart Community Legal Service: Provides legal advice and support, including assistance with Centrelink and family violence issues.
- Launceston Community Legal Centre: Offers legal assistance and community support services.
- North West Community Legal Centre: Provides a range of legal and community support services.
- City of Hobart Council: Offers community programs and support services, including legal advice sessions.
- Cohealth: Offers support with Centrelink forms, legal advice, and other community services.
- Darebin Community Health: Provides assistance with legal issues, family violence support, and more.
- Star Health: Offers a range of community services including legal support and health services.
- City of Melbourne Council: Runs community programs and support services, including legal advice sessions.
- Fremantle Community Legal Centre: Provides legal advice and support, including assistance with Centrelink and family violence issues.
- Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre: Offers legal assistance and community support services.
- Sussex Street Community Law Service: Provides a range of legal and community support services.
- City of Perth Council: Offers community programs and support services, including legal advice sessions.