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Eastern Community Legal Centre (”ECLC”) offers free legal assistance from its offices in Box Hill and Boronia during the day, at night and also through various outreach locations across the East, with a priority being given to those who are disadvantaged.In addition to direct legal services, ECLC also undertakes Community Development activities that empower clients, workers and the general community, raise awareness and provide education through projects and partnerships, workshops, media, events and publications.

ECLC has a small staff team and over 100 volunteers. 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.

Christmas Closure

ECLC will close at 5.00pm on December 23rd and re-open the services at Box Hill and Boronia at 9.00am on Monday January 11, 2010.

The Intervention Order Support Service at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court will continiue on sitting days through this period.

ECLC wishes its clients, volunteers and community a safe and relaxing holiday period and looks forward to working with you all in 2010.

Latest ECLC News:

2008/2009 Annual Report Released at AGM

Eastern Community Law Spring 09

Campaign begins for Community Legal Centre in the Yarra Valley

Take the Yarra Ranges Legal Needs Survey

Search is on for Diverse Advice

New Family Violence Service Maps Released!

Eastern Community Law Winter 09

Making Human Rights Our Goal

ECLC Volunteer Dinner - Bushfire Legal Help thanks and fundraiser

Yarra Glen’s Cameron House to get support

Bushfire Response from ECLC

Other ECLC News:

Eastern Launch of Seniors Rights Victoria and Older & Wiser

ECLC Releases Older & Wiser Fact Sheets to Celebrate Law Week

ECLC welcomes National Human Rights Consultation

Eastern Community Law Autumn 09

Volunteer Vibes Autumn 2009

Eastern Community Law Summer o8

Seniors Encouraged to Get Wise

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