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The Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) offers free legal assistance from its offices in Box Hill and Boronia during the day, at night and also at various outreach locations across the East, with the priority being given to those who are disadvantaged. In addition to direct legal services, the ECLC also undertakes Community Development activities which aim to empower clients, workers and the general community. The ECLC provides support through projects and partnerships, and raises community awareness of key legal issues through workshops, media, events and publications.
The ECLC has a small staff team and over 100 volunteers. The ECLC is located in the Eastern region of Melbourne and serves the Cities of Whitehorse, Boroondara, Manningham, Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Latest ECLC News:
New Video – National Volunteer Week, 13-19 May, 2013
Tenant Advice and Advocacy Program
Eastern Community Law – Spring 2012 Released
Legal help out of reach, says new Community Law Australia campaign
Eastern Community Law - Winter 2012 Released
New Video – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15
Sort It! New Legal Service to Assist Deakin Students
ECLC tests community’s legal knowledge
Good Sports Handball for Human Rights
Handball for Human Rights as Footy Season Kicks Off
ECLC reaches out to newly arrived communities
Media – Anna Burke MP speaks for Eastern CLC
New Space – Resources Lead Way with Family Violence Integration Project
Many of the files on this website are “pdf” files and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. If you don’t have Acrobat Reader you can download it at no cost from www.adobe.com. If you have any problems reading any of the files on the Eastern Community Legal Centre website please call 03 9285 4822 and a copy will be faxed or posted to you.
