Give
Your gift pays for a person to talk to a lawyer about a problem that could cost them their home, their children or their safety.
We have applied to be a deductible gift recipient. Until that is approved, gifts are not tax deductible. Every donor gets a receipt.
Make a donation
1. Make your payment using the details below.
Bank transfer
Account name: Open Community Legal Limited
From overseas, also use this SWIFT code:
Our account is always in the name Open Community Legal Limited. We will never email or message you to change our bank details. If you are unsure, call us on 04 2525 8080.
2. Email us so we can send your receipt.
Email admin@opencommunitylegal.org.au with your full name, the amount, the date you paid and the reference you used. If you would like your receipt posted, include your postal address.
Volunteer with us
We need lawyers, law students and people with other skills: writing plain English, translating, web and technology, fundraising and administration.
What we ask of every volunteer
- a current Working with Children Check if you work with clients
- references, and a police check for some roles
- for lawyers, a current practising certificate
- to follow our Safeguarding, Conflict of Interest and Privacy policies
What you get: an induction, supervision from our Supervising Legal Practitioner, and support when the work is hard. Volunteers who are not lawyers do not give legal advice.
To register your interest, email admin@opencommunitylegal.org.au. Tell us your name, your phone number, how you would like to help, and whether you are a lawyer or law student. Attach your CV if you have one.
Work with us
We work with community legal centres, legal aid, family violence and support services, and pro bono lawyers. If your organisation would like to work with us, or you are a law firm or barrister who can offer pro bono help, email admin@opencommunitylegal.org.au.
Referring someone to us
If you wish to refer someone to us, ask them to contact us. They can book on our Online appointment page, or contact us by phone or email.