ECLC is a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems, progress fair outcomes and support the wellbeing and resilience of communities and community members in Melbourne’s East.

Vision

Human Rights | Fairness | Justice

Reach

ECLC works with communities and community members living in Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges.

Making the most of its abilities and the resources available, ECLC provides:
» information, advice and assistance across a range of legal and related issues
» advocacy to resolve problems at the earliest opportunity
» referrals to community agency partners
» integrated legal services, including through Health Justice Partnerships
» community development and education programs with a focus on rights, responsibilities and options
» primary prevention activities, using broad partnership approaches
» strategic advocacy to change unfair laws and improve systems and practices.

Values

Our values demonstrate how we approach our work and our relationships with the individuals, communities and the system that we serve, and with each other.

Heart

We connect with empathy and compassion, listen to understand and lead with our hearts.

Justice

We strive for equity, equality and access, and stand with those who are experiencing injustice.

Community

We seek and nurture genuine connection with our community by prioritising accessibility, inclusion and diversity.

Courage

We bravely push boundaries to drive change and create safe spaces to encourage new ideas and ways of doing.