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Aboriginal Legal Service

The Aboriginal Legal Service gives legal advice and court representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, women and children in NSW and ACT.

Cessnock Local Court

Chamber service can provide information, assistance & guidance to members of the public on basic legal problems, local court procedures & applications (appointment required)

Scone Court House

- 1300 679 272

Legal Aid Youth Hotline

Free phone service providing legal advice & information for children & young people aged under 18.

Welfare Rights Centre

The Welfare Rights Centre is a community legal centre specialising in social security law and its administration by Centrelink.

NSW Health Care Complaints Commision

- (02) 9219 7444 OR 1800 043 159

Women's Legal Services NSW

WLS NSW is an independent non-profit organisation which provides a voice for women in New South Wales.

Law Society of NSW

Provides a Solicitor Referral Service which assists members of the public find a private firm of solicitors or accredited specialists in specific areas of law.

East Maitland Local Court

- 4931 6333 / 1300 679 272

Probation and Parole Service - Newcastle Community Corrections Office

Corrective Services NSW runs the state’s correctional centres, supervises offenders in the community, and delivers programs to reduce reoffending, support reintegration and build safer communities.